On Columbia Street
Cranes in the distance at sunset.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
STATE PLANNING FOR THE SANDWICH GENERATION: A SEMINAR AT THE CARROLL GARDENS LIBRARY
Sandwiched between responsibilities: caring for your children, as well as worrying about an elderly family member? Statistics show that nearly 10 million Americans are considered to be a part of the “Sandwich Generation”, with over 25% of American families being involved in both child and elder care at the same time. And while it may not seem possible to add one more item to an overstuffed to-do list, estate planning is all about “being prepared”. Financial planner Kerri Kimball is joined by attorney Alison Arden Besunder on March 6, 6:30 p.m. at the Carroll Gardens Library for a comprehensive discussion of the ins and outs of essential documents which are frequently procrastinated on. Nearly every family has taboos about talking about money. But now is the time to tackle these issues so that our loved ones aren’t left in the dark. Some simple steps taken now can provide peace of mind that our families’ finances are secure,” says financial planner Kerri Kimball.
Topics discussed will first and foremost include how to discuss estate planning issues with elderly relatives. As many participants have children of their own, choosing a guardian to take care of your children and your children’s assets will be addressed as well. And everyone needs to protect the ability to make health care decisions. The special needs of non-citizens or dual citizens will be included.
Registration is required at http://estateplanbrooklyn.eventbrite.com/ to guarantee seating. Light refreshments will be served. The seminar will be held in the auditorium (basement) of the Carroll Gardens Library, 396 Clinton Street at Union Street. Closest subway: F train to Carroll Street.
This free event is hosted by Corcoran Group Real Estate agents Justine Torchio and Chris DiChiaro. Justine, is a native and current resident of Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn who volunteers with the Friends of the Carroll Gardens Library. Chris has been a resident of Carroll Gardens for the past seven years and has a family-owned retail boutique on Court Street. Also hosting is the Friends of the Carroll Gardens Library.
About Alison Arden Besunder: Alison Arden Besunder is the founder and principal attorney of Arden Besunder P.C., an estate planning and litigation practice in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Alison has spent fifteen years practicing law in the New York City. She focuses her practice in the areas of Trusts and Estate Planning, Elder Law, Estate Litigation, Commercial Litigation and Intellectual Property. Alison is a member of the Trusts and Estates and Elder Law Sections of the New York State Bar Association and the NYSBA Animals and the Law Committee. She is an accomplished writer on a variety of legal topics, with articles published in the New York Law Journal, Managing Intellectual Property, and the Suffolk Lawyer, and is also an active volunteer with the Jewish Association of Services for the Aged (JASA).
Acout Kerri Kimball: The Vice President of the Element Financial Group, Kerri Kimball knows that keeping ones family secure is a universal need. Kerri is a certified financial planner, Investment Advisor Representative, and Life and Health Insurance Agent. She serves as co-chair of the Leadership Advisory Board of the Girl Scout Council of Greater New York and is also a member of Financial Planning Association, 85 Broads, National Ethics Association, and Executive Moms. Kerri speaks French and Spanish, and lives in Brooklyn with her family.
Here is more info:
"Bring your broken thing and get some help with the fixing — or help others. Sewing, computers, electric lamps, old shoes – you name it, the Fixers Collective will try to fix it! If you have questions before you come in, email info@fixerscollective.org."
Fixers Collective Meets This Week
Thursday, February 21, 7pm
543 Union Street #1C
$5 admission
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
The offer from AWR came with a letter from DEP stating that: "Many New York City homeowners are not aware that repairs to the lines that run from their home's exterior to the mains in the street are their responsibility. Recognizing that many residents are unprepared for the potentially high cost of repairs and that most homeowner's insurance policies do not cover these costs, DEP is pleased to introduce new programs to protect homeowners like you from such unexpected expenses."
Also:
"Aging pipes, invasive tree roots, and even seasonal changes can cause a break to your water line or a blockage to your server line. Typical water line repairs cost New York homeowners between $3,000 and $5,000 while an average sewer line replacement costs between $10,000 and $15,000."
The insurance offered by AWR is $ 11.98 a month for both water and sewer line protection. Individual water service line and sewer service line protection plans are also available. The monthly fee is added to the DEP water bill.
This certainly sounds like an interesting offer for Brooklyn brownstone owners, but it would be interesting to get some feedback from those who have already signed up.
Is it a good deal? Are the repair estimates mentioned by DEP correct? Do you have any experience with AWR? Have you ever put in a claim?
Please consider contributing as even small donations make a big impact.Here are the details:
The First Presbyterian Church on Henry Street runs a food pantry on Thursday mornings. They distribute food to over 100 families. St. Paul’s is sponsoring a food drive to aid them in their important work.St. Paul's Lenten Food Drive
Our last food drive was an over-whelming success, help us repeat this performance.
Food Bank for New York estimates that 1.4 million New Yorkers — the majority of whom are women, children, seniors, the working poor and people with disabilities — rely on soup kitchens and food pantries. Growing numbers of college educated and middle class citizens are feeling the pinch too.
For more information about hunger in the city go to the Website:http://www.foodbanknyc.org.
Join us in helping to alleviate this problem by contributing a different food item each week. We will be accepting your donations on Sunday after 11:00 a.m. Mass, Tuesday between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.and Saturdays 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Donation boxes will be located just inside the church. St. Paul’s is located at 199 Carroll St, the church’s entrance is on Clinton St.
February 17th - the First Sunday of Lent –Canned Vegetables
February 24th - the Second Sunday of Lent –Pasta and Spaghetti Sauce
March 3rd - the Third Sunday of Lent –Tuna, Chili, Canned Salmon (Protein)March 10th - the Fourth Sunday of Lent –Canned Soup
March 17th - the Fifth Sunday of Lent –1lb bags of Rice
March 24th - Palm Sunday –CerealPalm Sunday April 1st Protein –Tuna Fish, Mackerel, Chili, Chicken
Thursday, February 14, 2013
The seasonal American restaurant and bar opened late last year, but in just a few short months, Hunter's has become a favorite spot in the neighborhood and has found its place amidst Smith Street's culinary scene.
Co-owners Fernando Camberos and Angelo Schifilliti, two childhood friends, and their partner Michael Nee have transformed the space that was previously occupied by a Greek restaurant into a cosy 'lodge', complete with framed wildlife prints. The theme extends to the bar, which offers cocktails named "The Smoking Gun" and "Wile E. Coyote" and "Handsome Hound". (The restaurant's muse is Schifilliti's beagle, Hunter.)
The menu is created by Schifilliti, the former Executive Chef at Landmarc Tribeca and Nee. Many of the ingredients are sourced locally. The cheese, for example, comes from Stinky's next door.
Some of the must-haves are the Grilled Kale, served with roasted squash, puffed chickpeas and egg. Also try the fresh house-made pastas. The Papardelle is served with boar ragu and wild mushroom. And according to Peter Shelsky of Shelsky's, the Bourbon mustard served with some of the appetizers is simply amazing.
Pair your meal with wines from the Finger Lakes or with one of the many local craft beers on the drink menu.
Hunter's is open for lunch and dinner from Tuesday through Sunday. Brunch is served Saturdays and Sundays.
And if you need a coffee fix, Hunter's now serves Blue Bottle 'pour over' coffee that you can order to go. (One word: amazing!)
Hunter's is really a welcomed addition to the neighborhood. Stop by and try it soon.
(between Douglass and Butler Streets)
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 246-2221
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