Due to the snow storm which is affecting our area the Community Council meeting scheduled for Thursday January 27th, 2011 will be cancelled. We hope to see everyone at our next meeting on February 17th, 2011 at 7:30pm.
How is your street looking? Remember: if you have an unplowed street, post it here or fill out a complaint on our website and we'll get it into the hands of the Sanitation Dept right away. Include cross streets and borough.
Please prepare for the snow that is expected to fall tonight. The current forecast calls for 4-8 inches of snow expected to fall overnight with wind gusts up to 30 MPH. We are here to help in any way.
Make sure you give yourself plenty of time to arrive to work, rushing in the snow can and will only cause an accident. Park your car legally, and, if possible, park on the left side of the street; Sanitation plows to the right.
If you decide to drive, make sure you have a full tank of gas and a shovel in your car. Any further help, please contact the 66th Precinct at 718-851-5611.
Mayor Bloomberg has issued a Weather Emergency for the city and is urging residents to avoid driving if possible. The Weather Emergency declaration also allows the city to tow any vehicle blocking roadways or impeding the ability to plow streets.
Alternate side of the street parking has been suspended citywide until further notice. Parking meters are also suspended throughout the city. Garbage collection will also be suspended.
Don’t miss our next Precinct Community Council Meeting
Thursday, January 27th, from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
5910 13th Avenue, between 59th and 60th streets.
All residents of the community are invited to attend meetings.
For further details, call the precinct at (718) 851-5601.
66th Precinct
The parks department is planning on DOUBLING fees to use tennis courts and recreation centers this summer. That is an increase from $100 to $200.
All comments have been heard. BUT....no decision has been made. The NYC Parks Department Legal Affairs officer stated that at this point, the most effective method is to WRITE your opposition to the Parks Commissioner, who is a mayoral appointee and will be making a decision on this shortly.In addition, the mayor DOES pay very close attention to 311 stats and was also advised that in addition to a letter to Adrian Benepe, a 311 complaint can't hurt. Please pass this along to all tennis players who may want to complain about this regressive tax and unfair increase.
Write toAdrian Benepe, CommissionerAppointed January 25, 2002Manhattan Borough Commissioner (1996-2001)Tel: (212) 360-1305,Fax: (212) 360-1345E-mail: Adrian.Benepe [at] Parks.nyc.gov
Namaste Yoga Studio of Kensington is looking to hire multiple part time work-study employees. Experience within a yoga/fitness studio environment is preferred but not mandatory.
We are looking to hire and train work-study employees. Our program is a work-based program in exchange for classes at our studio. We offer yoga, parent/caregiver & child yoga, belly dancing, mat pilates, zumba, tai chi, chi kung, and turbo kickboxing.
Apply by calling or sending an email to our contact information listed below. High school seniors in the top 10% of your class, college students excelling, or adult candidates are preferred.
Hurry, I'm currently interviewing. Six spots are available: one cleaning person, two flyer distributors (street marketing team), and three people for the front desk.
Wilhyn Larsen
My Namaste Yoga of Kensington
482 Coney Island Avenue, 2nd Floor
Entrance Church Avenue, Red Door/Red Stairsinfo [at] mynamasteyoga.com
(347) 533-6226 or (347) 533-6227
Join me for an interactive conversation via conference call where we can look at the presentation together, and talk about some of the issues it raises.
RSVP here and we will send you all the information you need to log on and call in.
To conserve the public's money, the conference call will be done using a free conference calling service. As a result, you may be subject to long distance tolls in order to join the conference call.
Flying Teaspoons for Babies is Back at a New Day and Time!
February 2nd through 23rd
Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
The series runs for four weeks and is hosted in Windsor Terrace in the home of one of the families - near the E. 5th Street playground [Greenwood Playground]. The cost for the 4 weeks is $40 per child (sibling discount $5). Include an additional $10 for "The Flying Teapot" CD. If there is space, drop-ins are welcomed; drop-ins are $12 class. We need 8 families to run the class. RSVP by e-mail if interested: joafree1 [at] msn.com.
Baby Flying Teaspoons is recommended for babies and toddlers from ages 3 months to 14 months.
Encourage your child’s uniqueness and creativity from the very start of life. Songs emerge magically as your baby discovers, plays, and interacts in class. Musical connections nurture and deepen the relationship between parent/caregiver and baby and encourage natural curiosity.
Joanne’s CD "The Flying Teapot" is also used, along with multicultural music. There's movement, instrument play, balls, scarves, connections, and fun! You’ll be amazed at your child’s own expression. Joanne's vision is to create nurturing and joyful environments for babies and very young children.
College, high school, English-as-second-language writers, or anyone hoping for improvement can contact me. I live in Kensington. I do copy editing: grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, spelling; and individualized writing instruction: copy editing, content, form, style, creativity, etc. Different rates apply.
I can help you with your essays, reports and stories. It can be done via e-mail, telephone, postal service, or in person. Contact artemis1.dls [at] verizon.net or 718-809-9498 and I will e-mail you my fees. Member of The National League of American Pen Women, Inc.
Diana
Break out your bikini or swim trunks, and join our hand-picked crowd of artsy, funky New Yorkers for the glorious return of Gemini & Scorpio's legendary Russian Baths party.
We will have the newly remodeled & sparkling clean baths to ourselves, with a few hand-picked professionals on hand for the optional platzas and massages.
Enjoy:
- Russian, Turkish and Swedish steam rooms, jacuzzi and cold plunge pool;
- poolside dance floor;
- rooftop smoking deck;
- hookah lounge and chillout rooms;
- authentic and delicious Russian food in a private restaurant room with a view of the dance floor.
The Hungry March Band, Brooklyn's own legendary street brass marching band, will get you sweating faster than the saunas, and DJ Joro-Boro, former resident DJ of the infamous Mehanata (Bulgarian Bar), keeps the dance floor sizzling with his hot EthnoMesh Megalophonia mix till 2am while we dole out pierogies for everyone. There will be an open vodka bar 9-10pm.
Only 100 tickets on presale (these usually sell out before an event); 50 more at door. Three ticket levels: $85 (7pm entry + open vodka bar + multi-course Russian banquet) /$45 (9pm entry + open vodka bar) / $35 (11pm entry). More details on each ticket tier are on our website.
Minimum age: 21 (with ID). Age 25+ suggested.
Dear Friends of Indian Food:
From Mukti’s Kitchen, you can buy gift certificates.These are different, unique, and innovative. Your family, friends, and loved ones would highly appreciate them.
Mukti’s Kitchen wants to be your partner to make it happen in a fun, colorful, yet cost-effective way. Please look at the options below and let me know which one is the best for you. I will make sure you get the best possible deal. I shall work with you.
To obtain the gift certificates, follow-up and delivery of food, please contact me ASAP.
So, here are the GIFT CERTIFICATE options:
(1) $10 gift certificate: What do you get?
Finger Food (items below) and Masala Chai (Indian Tea with cinnamon, cardamom, peppercorn, ginger, etc.).
Items:
a) Samosa (tasty stuffed triangular flour dough, filling blend of potatoes, peas)
b) Pakora (onion fried in chickpea batter)
c) Chicken Cutlet
d) Eggplant Fritter
Price: $10 for one person, $20 for two persons, etc. (my delivery charge extra; you pick it up at no cost).
(2) $15 gift certificate: What do you get?
Mid-size Indian Dinner
Items:
a) 1 Appetizer
b) 2 Entrée (one vegetarian, one non-vegetarian)
c) 1 Dessert
Dinner order comes with roti, flavored rice, chutney (mint/coriander and tamarind).
Price: $15 for one person, $30 for two persons, etc. (my delivery charge extra; you pick it up at no cost).
(3) $40 gift certificate: What do you get?
Items:
Interactive and Fun Cooking Classes ( Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 6-9pm, Saturday from 3-6pm; Please coordinate with me before taking the class.
Duration: 3 hours. The students get hands-on cooking lessons; they also get to cook themselves. We cook one vegetarian, one non-vegetarian (two vegetarian dishes for those who prefer them), plus roti and pulao (flavored rice with cashew, raisin, onion and carrots). Then, the students eat the cooked food and bring the left over home (bring your own container).
Price: $40 per person.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon!
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MUKTI’S KITCHEN
Catering for Events and Parties:
Delicious, home-cooked, fresh Indian food.
Homemade, Healthy, Wholesome Indian Food at a Reasonable Price.
Break from the usual and serve an array of gourmet Indian dishes at your next party. Your guests will love the difference and be highly impressed. They'll love the quality of foods I will make in my home kitchen, with personal care. I will provide hot and cold finger foods, full course Indian dinner, or a combination based on your needs.
What I offer: Delicious and personalized home-cooked fresh meals (see below)Freshly made, healthy and tasty Indian food at a reasonable price Рfrom appetizer to entr̩e to dessert.
Select your dishes and quantity desired, and I’ll let you know the price: you’ll like it, and that’s my promise. You can place your order on a weekly basis or twice a week. You can also arrange for a monthly plan with me. For daily orders, please let me know one day in advance so that I can prepare your food with care. Foods can be delivered to a particular place at a certain time or they could be picked up.
Menu (Sample) Quantity
Appetizers: variety of delicious Indian finger food. Examples:
Chicken Pakora Chicken Cutlet
Kati Roll (Wrap with spicy chicken and eggs)
Vegetable Pakora Dosa
Dahi
Bara
And many more......
Samosa
Vegetarian Dishes: variety of delicious Indian Vegetarian dishes. Examples:
Stuffed Baked Eggplant, Cauliflower Curry, Baked Okra with Masala, Chickpea Curry, Potato Curry, Squash Curry, Paneer Makhani, Mixed Vegetable. And many more......
Non-vegetarian Dishes: variety of delicious Indian Non-vegetarian dishes. Examples:
Shami Kabab, Bhuna (chicken or mutton) without oil, Indian Gulash,Lamb Rogan josh. Fish with Yogurt Sauce, Shrimp Curry in Coconut Milk. And many more......
Desserts: variety of delicious Indian desserts. Examples:
And many more......
- Pattie Shapta (Rice patties filled with coconut puree)
- Bengal Baklava
- Gulab Jamun(Fried rice dough dipped in sugar syrup)
- Ras Malai (Sweet cheese balls in cream sauce)
- Carrot Halwa
Hope to hear from you soon. For any price of catering, I can always talk and meet your budget.
At around 8 PM the primary explosion reverberated throughout the neighborhood like a cannon. Immediately thereafter the two manhole covers which had been shot into the air returned to earth. Orange flames then erupted from the manholes, their tips transforming into billowing black smoke. It is rumored that salt used during the recent Brooklyn blizzard precipitated the underground electrical explosion. (Brownstoner Brooklyn)
A car parked near the corner of Vanderbilt and E. Second streets was destroyed when salt-water-drenched underground Con Edison wires ignited, setting off two massive explosions that rattled the usually quiet neighborhood. Gases quickly built up, causing a manhole cover to pop. The underground fire then spread above ground to a nearby vehicle. (New York Post)
Spokesman Bob McGee subsequently confirmed that the manhole fire was the result of salt corrosion on the cables. He explained that several days after it snows, the salt used to treat city streets can corrode the insulation material on underground cables and fires can start. (Brooklyn Daily Eagle)
There have been at least 19 such [manhole] fires and explosions since New Year’s Day, according to Consolidated Edison and fire officials.
Salt laid down on wintry streets corrodes cables and makes them more susceptible to catching fire, said a Con Edison spokesman, Chris Olert. A smoldering cable can also release noxious gasses that can build to such intense pressure that the manhole cover pops off. Con Edison has redesigned many of its manhole covers to increase ventilation and to decrease the chance of such a frightening occurrence.
fire officials say the number of fires in manholes is on the rise, and the ingredients are far from rare.
Melted snow mixes with street salt and washes into a manhole. The slushy mix corrodes the insulation of the underground electrical wires. The insulation slowly burns, releasing flammable gases. Along comes a spark.
Jim Long, a spokesman from the Fire Department, said there might be a larger trend.
On average, about 2,500 total manhole incidents occur each year. Last winter there were 4,600, Mr. Long said.
Manhole incidents can range from simple smoke seepage to explosions that shoot manhole covers several stories into the air, he said.
915 incidents occurred in January alone.
Mr. Long said that there was a deadly risk in the carbon monoxide fumes produced by the fires. Rather than seeping upward, the odorless gas could seep sideways into residences.
Kathy Dawkins, a spokeswoman for the Sanitation Department, said that salt usage was up this winter. She said that the city had used more than six times the amount used two winters ago when snowfall was light.
Manny Hellen, president of the Utility Workers Union of America, Local 1-2., said, ''Con Ed keeps fixating on snow and salt because those are the two variables that are outside their control.''
He pointed to aging wires, slackening maintenance policies, cheap materials, and softened inspections as being more important factors to consider.
Katherine L. Boden, chief distribution engineer for Con Ed, said that the utility had tried for years to get the city to switch to a less corrosive de-icer, but the price had been too high.
But Ms. Dawkins said that the city remained open to the idea of using salt alternatives.
''They keep talking about it, but Con Ed has never actually submitted a proposal,'' she said.
