Read Across the USA!

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This past month we had the opportunity to reach out to the little members of our community by visiting PS 132 for National Read Across the USA Day. Each year at schools across the country, the beginning of March is a time to celebrate the joys and benefits of reading. The date is usually on March 2nd in recognition of Dr. Seuss’s birthday, but since this year it fell on a Saturday, we headed out to the schools on March 1st to read to the kids from our favorite children’s books.

PS 132 once again invited members of the community including Assemblyman Joseph Lentol, Council Member Antonio Reynoso, our very own Joseph Franquinha of Crest Hardware, members of the NYPD, and St. Nicks Alliance to be guest readers to their students in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Read the full article from Greenline North Brooklyn Community News

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We're Featured on The Today Show!!

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Check out the video below which was featured on ‘The Today Show’ to learn a little bit about the best house plants for your home!

Thanks to Christopher Satch, @BotanicTonic for choosing our Urban Garden Center to find the best plant for Savannah’s apartment - A beautiful Dieffenbachia!

We Won! Voted Best Hardware Store in BK 2019!!!

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We want to thank everyone who voted! We are honored to have been nominated and super psyched to win!

A Special Thank You to our employees for helping to make Crest Hardware the best Hardware Store in Brooklyn!

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Hardware Retailing Magazine - Featuring Joe Franquinha

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Right before the busy holiday season, I left for a trip to meet with fellow business owners and industry professionals at the NRHA State of Independence Conference in Chicago.

Since Crest Hardware has been a staple in Williamsburg and continues to grow throughout our 50+ years in business, I was invited to give a presentation highlighting the strengths that have allowed us to serve the community for so many years. It was truly a wonderful experience being able to share our philosophy with others within our industry.

I believe that we have built something special through service, community and the loyalty & trust we’ve been able to develop with our customers.

Thanks to everyone who came to the conference and NRHA for inviting me to speak.

Here’s a short write-up from this months Hardware Retailing Magazine featuring a shot from my presentation:

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Cover of Hardware Retailing


Have Your Next Party At Our Garden Center!

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Thank you to PureWow for including our luscious 5,000 SF garden space in their editorial about the best event rental spaces in NYC! 

 You can check out the full article here: PureWow.com

If you'd like to inquire about renting our Urban Garden Oasis for your next event, please check out the link below!

Best Plant Shops in Williamsburg, Brooklyn!

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A big thank you to Homestead Brooklyn for featuring Crest Hardware as one of the Best Plant Shops in Williamsburg, Brooklyn! 

It was a pleasure meeting and talking with Summer Rayne Oakes & Kippee, the Rhode Island Red!
Check out the Video Below!

One of the main questions I get from out-of-towners (aside from "Can I come tour your home?"*) is "Where do you shop for plants?" Luckily, my neighborhood in Williamsburg, Brooklyn is TEEMING with some of the best plant shops in NYC. See what sets each apart from one another.

Edible Brooklyn Talks Food & Family w/ Joe From Crest Hardware

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So grateful to Leah Kirts for penning such a wonderful article in EdibleBrooklyn not long after the passing of Manny. You were able to take all of the emotional highs, lows, anecdotes, laughs and ugly cries and weave them into one unbelievably beautiful story. One that showcased the remarkable influence that food can have on building a relationship with loved ones & community and the power it holds in preserving memories that will live on forever. Thank you. 

Read the full article here: www.EdibleBrooklyn.com

Crest Hardware Featured on Passerbuys!

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This past week we were visited by our friends at Passerbuys! 

Passerbuys is a shoppable lifestyle blog woven together by the lifestyles of diverse and inspiring women, the 'Passerguides', which include their recommendations on shopping, fashion, and interesting places to check out.

Crest Hardware was recommended by a few inspiring ladies in the NYC area, so Passerbuys decided to swing by and check out what all the fuss was about! 

You can check out the full feature HERE!

Photos courtesy of Passerbuys.com

Young Retailer of the Year!

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Cover of Hardware Retailing Magazine

This past month our very own 'BossMan', Crest Hardware owner, Joseph Franquinha, was awarded the honor of 'Young Retailer of the Year' by the North American Retail Hardware Association.

The honor is awarded to young professionals in the hardware retail industry, who have shown achievements in areas of career accomplishments, community involvement, hardware industry education and extracurricular activities.

Joseph was awarded the honor for his outstanding accomplishments in store renovation and improvement, marketing, and his work within the community.  

On behalf of the Crest Hardware team, we congratulate Joseph on receiving this prestigious honor and for all of his diligence  and drive to make Crest Hardware the #1 Hardware Store in NYC! 

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Award Ceremony in Las Vegas

 

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Bond Street Interview w/ Joe Franquinha

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Thank you to Bond Street for the article and interview with Crest Hardware Owner, Joseph Franquinha. 
It's a great read for interesting tidbits on the history of Crest and how the business has changed throughout the years. 
Hope you enjoy!

https://bondstreet.com/blog/crest-hardware-interview/

Photo Courtesy of Bond Street

Photo Courtesy of Bond Street

Popular Mechanics & Crest Hardware

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We are honored to be recently featured on Popular Mechanics as one of America's Best Hardware Stores! The article features our beloved Franklin the Pig and a blurb written by Kevin Dupzyk.

Check out the full article here: America's Best Hardware Stores

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Franklin the Pig

FEAST YR EARS PODCAST

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This week Crest Hardware's Joe Franquinha had the chance to speak with 'Feast Yr Ears' Podcast about the history of Crest Hardware, growing up in New York City and Crest's mascots Franklin the pig and Finley the African Grey parrot.

EPISODE 53 HARDWARE AND GARDENS AND ART FOR GENERATIONS IN WILLIAMSBURG. 

Listen to the podcast here: