PLANTING SESSION FOR THE NEXT POLLINATOR GARDEN (FREE)

 

Fall Planting Session

Saturday, September 26th

9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The KensingtonGardensBklyn collective is planting additional pollinator gardens on Ocean Parkway.

 

On Saturday, September 26th, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., help install a new native pollinator garden and maintain other gardens that were installed last year.

 

All ages are welcome to participate. Prior experience isn't necessary. Tools and equipment will be provided.

 

KensingtonGardensBklyn is a community-driven initiative that aims to reconnect neighbors through gardening and environmental projects.

"Join your neighbors as we seek to build greener and more equitable access to community green spaces."

 

You can stay informed about KensingtonGardensBklyn's activities and program on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/kensingtongardensbklyn. 

 

Location

Ocean Parkway and Cortelyou Road

Kensington, Brooklyn

 

EVERY COOKIE RESCUES TWO POUNDS OF FOOD

From Give & Bake:

 

New Partner Spotlight City Harvest In the USA, nearly 40% of the food that is produced is wasted. Our latest charitable partner, City Harvest, rescues perfectly good, nutritious food that would otherwise go to waste and delivers it for free to New Yorkers experiencing hunger. Through October, 20% of all our bakery sales will be donated to City Harvest to help them save 100 million pounds of food from landfills this year. Help us support their mission to fight hunger and food waste by getting a five-star-rated treat from Give & Bake. Also, we now offer a gluten-free version of our Signature Chocolate Chip Cookie!

Order Cookies for a Cause

 

 Help put the good in baked goods.

 

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Give & Bake is Kensington's brand-new micro-bakery, selling "small-batch baked goods with big-hearted purpose."

Owners Lucy and Mike Singer bake chocolate chip cookies, chocolate chip banana bread, and granola; they donate 20% of the proceeds to local food charities. Past recipients were Hot Bread Kitchen, CHiPS Soup Kitchen & Women's Shelter, New York Common Pantry, and Emma's Torch.

Give & Bake offers free delivery to customers in Brooklyn and Manhattan. Place your orders on these pages:

• Signature Chocolate Chip Cookie (dark and semi-sweet chocolate), including a gluten-free version  

https://giveandbake.nyc/products/signature-chocolate-chip-cookie 

 

• Chocolate Chip Banana Bread (dark and semi-sweet chocolate)  

https://giveandbake.nyc/products/chocolate-chip-banana-bread-slice

 

• Great Granola (oats, pecans, almonds, walnuts, coconut, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, flax, chia, blueberries, cherries, and dates) 

https://giveandbake.nyc/products/great-granola 

Give & Bake

e-mail: hi@giveandbake.nyc

website: https://giveandbake.nyc/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giveandbakenyc/

CONCERTS ON PORCHES: WIFETIME; SON MONTUNO BAND; A TRIBUTE TO DOLLY; GRANT GORDY & DENNIS LICHTMAN

From Operation Gig!:

Wifetime Friday, September 4, 2026 · 6:00–8:00 PM 498 Rugby Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11226 Wifetime is a "Brooklyn based folk supergroup with harmonies like a 1950s flour commercial."

Son Montuno Band (Albemarle Open Streets) Saturday, September 5, 2026 · 4:00–6:00 PM 1423 Albemarle Rd Son Montuno Band plays traditional Cuban music, Celia Cruz and Buena Vista Social club tribute. With room to spread out at Albemarle Open Streets!

A Tribute to Dolly Saturday, September 5, 2026 · 6:30 PM 1501 Dorchester Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11226 Come join a tribute to one of the great ones! Featuring many wonderful musicians from the OG community.

Grant Gordy & Dennis Lichtman Sunday, September 6, 2026 · 4:00–6:00 PM 131 Buckingham Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11226 The virtuosic Grant Gordy and Dennis Lichtman blend bluegrass, jazz, and American roots music of many stripes into a sound that is equally original and traditional.

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Operation Gig! provides live music performances outdoors on weekends.

 

Concerts are canceled when weather conditions aren't suitable for outdoor activities. Before heading to a concert, check the Operation Gig! website to make sure it's still scheduled to take place.

  
The concert series, held on the porches of private houses in Ditmas Park since July 2020, was created in order to offer a venue for musicians to perform during the COVID-19 pandemic. The series provides them with a source of income as well as providing a safe space for neighbors to gather to enjoy live music.
 
The performances are free, but a suggested donation of $10--which goes directly to the musicians--is more than welcome. Donate either at the performance or online at the tax-deductible Operation Gig Musician Guarantee Fund page on GoFundMe.

MCDONALD AND CONEY ISLAND AVENUES: WHAT WILL THEY LOOK LIKE IN THE FUTURE? COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS, IN-PERSON AND ONLINE, IN SEPTEMBER

 

South of Prospect Neighborhood Plan 

Community Workshop 

Tuesday, September 15th

6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

 

South of Prospect Neighborhood Plan 

Virtual Community Workshop 

Wednesday, September 23rd

6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

From The South of Prospect Neighborhood Plan team at NYC Planning:

 

Since we kicked off the South of Prospect Neighborhood Plan, we've been busy engaging with community members and groups. Our multi-lingual Community Priorities survey, which will remain open until October 1, has collected invaluable local input from more than 1,800 people.

 

At the end of July, NYC Planning staff joined community gatherings at Celebrate Kensington! and at the Flatbush Development Corporation's Open Streets finale. And in the beginning of August, we held a preliminary meeting and a walking tour with representatives from Community Boards 12 and 14.

 

As the summer winds down, we are looking forward to a busy schedule this fall with more public events and ways to engage on the Plan! 

 

First Public Workshop: Insights & Visioning

 

We are thrilled to announce the dates for our first public workshop:

• In-person workshop: Tuesday, September 15, 6:30 pm, at P.S. 889 on Hinckley Place at Coney Island Avenue
• Virtual workshop: Wednesday, September 23, 6:30 pm, held virtually on Zoom 

Each event will include opening remarks from Council Members Shahana Hanif and Rita Joseph; several stations with information about planning in NYC and the study area; preliminary findings from our survey; and activities where community members will be able to share their current perceptions — and a future vision — of the neighborhood.

More details can be found on the flyers above. We encourage you to RSVP and indicate if you'd like an interpreter in your language to be present. As always, we also encourage you to share the invitation and information with your neighbors and local networks, so we can reach as many community members as possible. 

 

We hope you enjoy these final days of August, and see you in September!

 

The South of Prospect Neighborhood Plan is for McDonald Avenue (Fort Hamilton Parkway to Avenue I), Coney Island Avenue (Caton Avenue to Avenue I), and the surrounding areas. 

 

For additional information about the South of Prospect Neighborhood Plan, please see these KARMABrooklyn blog posts: 

 

• TALLER BUILDINGS AND MORE HOUSING FOR MCDONALD AVENUE, CONEY ISLAND AVENUE, AND SURROUNDING AREAS I.E., THE NEIGHBORHOODS SOUTH OF PROSPECT PARK

https://karmabrooklyn.blogspot.com/2026/06/taller-buildings-and-more-housing-for.html 

 

• UPZONING WILL CREATE ADDITIONAL AND TALLER HOUSING ON MCDONALD AVENUE AND CONEY ISLAND AVENUE 

https://karmabrooklyn.blogspot.com/2026/07/upzoning-will-create-additional-housing.html 

 

• UPZONING ON MCDONALD AND CONEY ISLAND AVENUES FOR TALLER, DENSER BUILDINGS: COMMUNITY BOARD 12 SOUTH OF PROSPECT PARK PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC) 

https://karmabrooklyn.blogspot.com/2026/08/community-board-12-south-of-prospect.html 

STANG THAI HAS CLOSED

Stang Thai has closed. The Thai and Vietnamese fusion restaurant opened at 3019 Fort Hamilton Parkway, between E. 2nd and E. 3rd streets, in 2018. 

The previous occupant was Thai Tony's (2007-2018). Before that, it was Windsor House Cafe (2005-2007). The occupant prior to that was 1 Deli Grocery.

 

PESTICIDE SPRAYING TOMORROW IN THE STREETS OF BROOKLYN TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF WEST NILE VIRUS

 

Pesticide Spraying

Monday, August 31st, 8:30 p.m.

through 

Tuesday, September 1st, 6:00 a.m.

 

Trucks will spray pesticide in the streets of Brooklyn tomorrow night and Tuesday morning, weather permitting, to reduce the adult mosquito population that could spread West Nile virus.

 

Specific areas have been targeted based on West Nile virus activity and elevated adult mosquito populations having been detected.

 

If the weather interferes with that plan, spraying will be rescheduled for Tuesday, September 1st, 8:30 p.m., through Wednesday, September 2nd, 6:00 a.m.

 

The affected ZIP codes will be 11203, 11204, 11215, 11217, 11218, 11219, 11220, 11225, 11226, 11232, and 11238.

 

The affected neighborhoods will be Boerum Hill, Borough Park, Crown Heights, East Flatbush, Flatbush, Greenwood Heights, Lefferts Manor Historic District, Kensington, Little Caribbean, Little Haiti, Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Prospect Park South, South Slope, Sunset Park, and Windsor Terrace. 

 

Since 1999, West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes in New York City. And in 2025, for the first time, mosquitoes also tested positive for Jamestown Canyon virus.

 

Minimize your pesticide exposure in the following ways:

 

    Before 

• Stay indoors, especially if you have asthma or other respiratory conditions.
• Close the air conditioner vent or set the air conditioner to recirculate.

    After

• Wash outdoor toys and equipment with soap and water to remove residue.
• Wash skin and clothing with soap and water, if they've been exposed to pesticides.
• Wash produce thoroughly with water before cooking it or eating it if it's been exposed to pesticides.

The products that will be used are Anvil 10 +10™, Duet™, and Merus® 3.0 Pyrethins 5%.

 

KALAM'S BAZAAR SUPERMARKET WILL OPEN IN KENSINGTON

Kalam's Bazaar, a halal supermarket, will have a soft opening at 69 Church Avenue on Monday, August 31st.

 

The store will be open seven days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. After September 11th, it will be open 24/7 (seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day).

 

Kalam's Bazaar already has a store in Ozone Park that opened a year ago.

 

The store will carry produce, halal meats, fish, dairy, rice, beans, canned goods, international grocery items, and more. See a sneak preview of the offerings as employees stock the shelves at https://www.instagram.com/reels/DcjDvRLMxo5/.

 

SNAP EBT, OTC, and all major credit and debit cards will be accepted.

 

Buzz-A-Rama was the previous occupant of 69 Church Avenue.

 

Location

Kalam's Bazaar

69 Church Avenue

between Dahill Road and Story Street

Kensington, Brooklyn

info@kalamsbazaar.com  

https://www.facebook.com/p/Kalams-Bazaar-61575309077586/ 

 

BATTLE OF BROOKLYN 250TH ANNIVERSARY AT EAST FOURTH STREET COMMUNITY GARDEN (FREE)

 

Battle of Brooklyn 250 Retrospective 
Sunday, August 30th
3:00 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.

 
From the East Fourth Street Community Garden:

The East 4th Street Community Garden will be hosting a Battle of Brooklyn 250 Retrospective on Sunday August 30th, 3-4.30 pm.

Join us as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of  the Battle of Brooklyn, with presentations and discussions with local experts, including Martin Maher (Brooklyn Parks Commissioner), Dominique Jean-Louis (Center for Brooklyn History), Megan J. Elias (Smithsonian Natural Museum of American History), and Lisa Guermsey (independent researcher/writer). 

Moderated by Stephen Petrus (LaGuardia Community College).
 
We hope you can join us for this free event.

Location

East Fourth Street Community Garden

171 E. 4th Street

between Fort Hamilton Parkway and Caton Avenue

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

https://eastfourthstreetgarden.tumblr.com/ 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/246036418909475

 

ON PROSPECT AVENUE, FOUR TEN-STORY BUILDINGS WILL BE BUILT INSTEAD OF TWO

 

Update: "New renderings show a much larger, bulkier development that rises directly against and dwarfs the neighboring townhouses, a departure from the prior design." (Brownstoner, "Massive Change Coming to Arrow Linen Block Under New Developer" https://www.brownstoner.com/development/arrow-linen-467-prospect-avenue-new-developer-plan-goose-reaction) 

 

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A property management company specializing in "high end luxury living" has filed permits for the construction of four ten-story buildings on the Arrow Linen site.

 

From Housing Not High-rises: 

 

Developer Files for 4 10-Story Buildings on Arrow Site

August 9, 2026

by hnhuser

 

At the end of July, the new developer for the apartment buildings on Arrow Linen’s site filed permits with the city to build 4 10-story apartment buildings on the Arrow Linen site, for a total of 396 units. The rezoning agreement was for 250 units in 2 10-story buildings.

 

Per this article in hoodline.com, “New Developer Splits Windsor Terrace Project into Four Towers, Dodges Wage Law“:

 

• The new developer, Developing NYS, has filed plans for 4 10-story, 99-unit buildings on the Arrow Linen site
• Building 99-unit buildings allows the developer to get around the requirement to pay “prevailing wages” for construction
• The property manager, Goose Properties (sister company to Developing NYS) hope to keep the project around 100 affordable units. If they do, that puts the project at 25% affordable units, rather than the 40% agreed in the Community Benefits Agreement (CBA).
• This almost doubles the density of the apartment buildings, and surely reduces the average size of the units.

The Construction Task Force, also stipulated in the CBA, has its first meeting on Tuesday, August 11.

 

CONCERTS ON PORCHES: TIMMY IVORIES & TIMMY BUTTONS, ALBERT MARQUES QUARTET, DAISY CASTRO

 

From Operation Gig!:

Timmy Ivories & Timmy Buttons Friday, August 28, 2026 · 6:00–8:00 PM 330 Westminster Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11218 We will start off the festivities with a sea shanty pub song set with Timmy Buttons (AKA Timmy Ivories) followed by the swingy honky tonk stylings of Timmy Ivories (AKA Timmy Buttons) featuring Sarah Klein, Taiga Davis and special guests!

Albert Marquès Quartet Saturday, August 29, 2026 · 4:00–6:00 PM 189 Argyle Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11218 Pianist @albertmarquespiano has played Operation Gig every year since the pandemic. He always brings something interesting and uplifting. "Known for his unique percussive style, blending rhythmic intensity with bold improvisation."

Daisy Castro Sunday, August 30, 2026 · 4:00–6:00 PM 188 Stratford Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11218 Daisy Castro and her trio bring an exciting exploration of originals, trad jazz, old country and world music.

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Operation Gig! provides live music performances outdoors on weekends.

 

Concerts are canceled when weather conditions aren't suitable for outdoor activities. Before heading to a concert, check the Operation Gig! website to make sure it's still scheduled to take place.

  
The concert series, held on the porches of private houses in Ditmas Park since July 2020, was created in order to offer a venue for musicians to perform during the COVID-19 pandemic. The series provides them with a source of income as well as providing a safe space for neighbors to gather to enjoy live music.
 
The performances are free, but a suggested donation of $10--which goes directly to the musicians--is more than welcome. Donate either at the performance or online at the tax-deductible Operation Gig Musician Guarantee Fund page on GoFundMe.