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Morbid Anatomy Event in Late September.

Morbid Anatomy Event in Late September.

Sep 11, 2018 ,,,,,,,,,,,

Some of you may not know that Morbid Anatomy has a space in Greenwood Cemetery. Those of you just finding out are probably having the same reaction we had when we first learned about this partnership. “Wow, that is perfect!” were the first words that came to mind as we realized that the beloved Brooklyn […]

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Good News for Kensington Stables.

Jun 28, 2018 ,,,,,,,,,,,,

A couple of years ago we learned that Kensington Stables had declared bankruptcy and the building was on the market. Residents of this area near Prospect Park were upset to hear this news. Not only were these stables a historic part of the community but they added charm to this section of Brooklyn. It’s so […]

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Volunteer for District 39!

Nov 08, 2017 ,,,,,,,,,,,,,

In the wake of election day, where in some Brooklyn areas turnout exceeded expectations, many of you may be feeling energized and ready to get involved in local politics.  Attending your community board meetings is definitely a good place to start and we encourage all who can to do that.  Here is another way to […]

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School Supply Donations Needed

Aug 23, 2017 ,,,,,,,,

Soon it will be “back to school” time for parents and students around the New York City area and this means many of us are getting a list-full of school supplies at our local office supply chain, drug store or ordering them online.  School begins on September 7th and many have already begun shopping after […]

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New Coffee Shop in Windsor Terrace.

Aug 16, 2017 ,,,,,,,,,

The quiet and mostly residential section of Brooklyn’s Windsor Terrace doesn’t have a lot of commercial space.  When a new spot opens up in the area, residents take notice.  The coffee shop at 144 E 4th Street, Windsor Coffee, is already a neighborhood favorite. It gets great yelp reviews and usually has a good amount […]

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Brooklyn Bark Annual Dog Wash is Saturday.

Aug 04, 2017 ,,,,,,,,

When we heard about this event years ago we thought it was such a lovely idea.  SCAR, Sean Casey Animal Rescue, is a wonderful cause known and loved throughout the entire borough of Brooklyn. The event is happening at their space in Kensington/Windsor Terrace (153 E. 3rd Street between Ft. Hamilton and Caton Avenues) on […]

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Real Tours: Kensington by Jane Herro

Mar 13, 2017 ,,,,,,,,,,,

Kensington…even the name is charming! Located in the center of Brooklyn just south of Prospect Park, this diverse neighborhood is home to gorgeous prewar buildings and Victorian homes along it’s tree-lined streets. Ocean Parkway, which was finished in 1880, starts in Kensington and runs all the way down to Coney Island. The Parkway offers 5 […]

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Saying Goodbye to the Beloved Kensington Stables.

Feb 27, 2017 ,,,,,,,,,,,

Over the years if you’ve headed towards Prospect Park from the Kensington or Windsor Terrace areas you may have seen folks riding on horseback towards or from the park.  At the very least you’ve noticed a horse trail with evidence that horses were recently present in the form of manure.  These beautiful animals belong to […]

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Brooklyn Brainery Opens in Windsor Terrace!

Nov 21, 2016 ,,,,,,,,

It’s no secret that we are fans of Brooklyn Brainery.  We blogged about this community education storefront years ago when they opened their first shop on Court Street in Carroll Gardens and we occasionally share info on classes they are hosting.  That space on Court has since closed and they are now housed at 190 […]

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RC’s Recipe for Success with Shyda and Maryam!

Oct 20, 2016 ,,,,,,,,,

Realty Collective’s Shyda Hoque and Maryam Daghmoumi recently closed a deal on a coop in Kensington (a gorgeous 2 bedroom pictured above).  Their experience is being featured in Real Estate Weekly’s Done Deals with the very impressive headline “Realty Collective Agents Have Recipe for Success”.  So proud of these two very talented and hard working […]

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