Celebrating Community
In February, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that progress has stalled in the effort to end the United States’ HIV epidemic: after five years of substantially declining rates of HIV infection, the number of annual infections has stabilized. Three months earlier, The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene released a study showing a similar […]
The term “Green New Deal” typically brings to mind progressive politicians on the national stage, like U.S. Representative Alexandria-Ocasio Cortez and Senator Bernie Sanders. But thanks to Red Hook’s assemblyman, Assistant Speaker Félix Ortiz of the 51st District, New York State has a chance to craft its own climate change plan in the same vein. In February, Ortiz introduced Assembly […]
As conversations about the impending Gowanus upzoning and Superfund cleanup continue, ideas are beginning to form about how the Gowanus Canal’s shorelines can be better utilized in the Waterfront Access Plan. The Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club provided some suggestions during their presentation to CB6’s Economic/Waterfront/Community Development & Housing Committee on March 18. “Our waterfront is unique in the sense that […]
Khary Bekka led a multi-day civic engagement workshop for Brooklyn youth at the Red Hook Community Justice Center. Local high schoolers read from information that was presented, gave their ideas and got to hear from the knowledge that Bekka had. Bekka started by asking what they got out of the first day of the workshop and what they thought was […]
A members-only nightclub with 26 private rooms and 26 bathrooms is coming to Red Hook, replete with liquor and a private waitstaff. The principals of KS Dreamland pleaded their case before the Permits & Licenses Committee of Community Board 6, which recommended approval of the club’s liquor license with the only proviso being that they close a bit earlier than […]
BumbleBeesRus (BBRU) Child Day Care Center in Red Hook, located at 76 Lorraine Street, just celebrated its seventh year in the neighborhood last month. Jessica Figuly, who has been a part of the BumbleBees family for five years as the center director, said it’s been a pleasure to watch the center grow throughout the years. “BumbleBeesRus’ Lorraine Street location has […]
Brooklyn Sewcial founder Alexa Ward discovered her love for sewing at the age of 12 because of her grandmother. As a result, she attended the Fashion Institute of Technology and graduated in 2006 with a fashion design degree Ward began working in Pins & Needles, a small Upper East Side sewing shop. There she taught the craft and was inspired […]
Style expert and personal stylist Bridgette Raes has been working with women since 2002 to elevate their wardrobes – especially when they’re experiencing a professional or life transition, or encounter a situation where their image and style isn’t expressing who they are or their goals effectively. She previously worked in retail fashion and spent nearly a decade as a designer […]
The 76th Precinct honored five officers at the March 6 precinct community council meeting. On Feb. 2, Police Officer Matthew Schmalix was conducting a routine patrol when he observed a vehicle commit a traffic infraction. “Upon stopping the vehicle and observing the suspicious movements and inconsistent narratives of the motorist and passenger, both of whom were known narcotics dealers, Schmalix […]