Month: October 2016

Health

Addabbo celebrates life of Richard Brullo, beloved pharmacist, by the Red Hook Star-Revue Staff

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, […]

Arts

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 […]

Books, Pioneer Works, Red Hook Restaurants

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 […]

Environment, Gowanus Canal

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, […]

Environment, Local Issues - Red Hook, NYCHA, Red Hook Senior Center, Sandy Related

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 […]

Red Hook Library, Red Hook Non Profits, Sandy Related

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 […]