Richard Brullo worked for more than 30 years as a pharmacist in the Red Hook community. Brullo, who died in August, was remembered by at a memorial lunch October 21 at Addabbo Family Health Center, where he worked. Brullo was remembered by his coworkers for his quick wit and generosity. “He just had this way about him that was joking, […]
Month: October 2016
Overcoming Challenges, by Nathan Weiser
Some people are able to find a way to continue with their life’s work even after suffering a disabling accident. Mariam Pare is one of those people. Pare gave a demonstration of her art and technique last week at the Hilton Hotel in Manhattan. Pare is an inspirational woman who makes renowned artwork while painting using her mouth as a […]
Good Fork launches cookbook at neighborhood gala, by the Red Hook Star-Revue Staff
Pioneer Works’ ample floor was covered in Red Hook luminaries Tuesday night for the launch of The Good Fork Cookbook, a collection of Chef Sohui Kim’s recipes hitting the shelves on November 1. ”Seeing this amazing turnout, it’s obvious that my children were right when they said, ‘mom’s a famous chef – dad’s a waiter that drinks beer,’” said Kim’s […]
Urban Waste to be Removed from the Gowanus Canal, by Nicole Rothwell
Debris removal from the Gowanus Canal will begin at the end of October the EPA announced at the Gowanus Canal Community Advisory Group meeting this past Tuesday. Initially, the removal of urban waste items – such as tires, shopping carts and potentially a few mystery items – was expected to begin this past August. However, at Tuesday’s meeting, Natalie Loney, […]
Miracle on Mill Street, by Noah Phillips
Hurricane Sandy badly affected the Red Hook Houses, worsening the already uncomfortable living conditions for Red Hook’s 6,217 New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) residents. Sandy and its associated floods destroyed boilers, damaged roofs beyond repair, and compromised playgrounds, lighting, underground conduits, fencing, and sidewalks. Four years after the storm, a process is underway not only to repair the […]
Mystery Junk in the Gowanus, by Emily Kluver
Of all of the mystery items scheduled for extraction from the Gowanus canal at the end October, perhaps the most interesting piece comes in the form of a sunken ship at the fourth street turning basin, beside the Gowanus Whole Foods. Locals may recognize the boat, which pokes out from the canal’s dark waters when water levels are low, along […]
News from Carroll Garden’s Molesi Club, by Mary Ann Pietanza
Whenever I get an e-mail from Vito Parente, president of the Van Westerhout Molesi Cultural Club on Court Street, informing me of an event he is going to hold at the club, I know it will not just be contagiously congenial, it is sure to be a big success as well. Saturday, September 10, 2016 was bore that out. The members of […]
Column: Macro & Micro by Michael Racioppo
Before I say anything else, I want to say congrats to Senator Montgomery for her victory in the September 13th primary election. I am confident that she’ll continue to do a great job and if the Democrats should surprisingly take control of the State Senate she’ll get even more accomplished. I also must congratulate Bobby Carroll on his win in […]
Civic Association holds a big September meeting, by George Fiala
The Red Hook Civic Association drew a larger crowd and had a larger agenda than many of the earlier meetings this year. The September meeting was held in the PS 15 auditorium and president John McGettrick held sway over a number of local topics. He began with a tirade against city and state government as even more money has been […]