Author: Tariq Manon
One Reader’s View: Reject the EDC’s Brooklyn Marine Terminal “Sophie’s Choice”, James Morgan, Columbia Waterfront
“Sophie’s Choice” — a term from William Styron’s 1979 novel of the same name — describes an impossible decision between two equally terrible outcomes. That’s exactly the false “choice” New York City’s Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and Mayor Eric Adams have presented us with in their Brooklyn Marine Terminal Vision Plan: either let them seize half of our public port […]
A letter from a candidate
Dear Readers, As most of us know, elections are on Tuesday. While we often write about the doings of our local politicians, we haven’t heard from anyone specifically about this election. Except for Matthew Morgan, who is running for the City Council seat in Park Slope/Carroll Gardens/Cobble Hill for a seat currently held by Shahana Hanif. This is not an […]
GOWANUS: Cleanup proposal of Public Place’s Parcel 3 spurs criticism from neighbors, by Eric Newstrom
In July, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced that there is a proposal on the table for how to clean up a chunk of Public Place, the infamous Gowanus site that used to house a manufactured gas plant. The site, under which there is a coal tar plume reaching about 150 feet deep, has been divided […]
Transforming the BQE: A Path Forward, by Roy Sloane
The four objectives outlined by Mayor Adams for revisioning the BQE Corridor – Urgency & Resiliency, Equity, Fiscal Responsibility and Stakeholder Involvement – are noble goals that have been met with universal approval. The call for a “transformative solution” and the recognition that this is a once in lifetime opportunity to address the problems of what may be the worst […]
Adams using November’s ballot proposals to hand over the city’s future to the real estate lords, by Phyllis Eckhaus
“More affordable housing in New York City!” is a universal rallying cry and political platform. You could almost imagine there’s consensus behind the words, a shared vision of what constitutes “affordable housing” and how to bring more of it into existence. But you’d be wrong. Due to the Charter Revision Commission appointed by Mayor Adams last December, there will be […]
You might think all Community Board websites are the same, but you’d be wrong, by Asar John
Do you ever wonder where to find information online about how to start a block association, or particular social services in your neighborhood? Or maybe you’re the owner of a local bar, applying for a liquor license, and need direction on how to do so? Often, the local community board has crucial information on how to pursue all of the […]
MUSIC: TITS UP BROOKLYN by Medea Hoar
Happy Summertime everyone! It’s been a hot one, figuratively and literally speaking. Took a little vaca last month and put my musical musings on hold while I re-charged the proverbially batteries. But now your lovely Medea is back with a vengeance! Vengeance is a word that may bring aggressive images to front of mind. That’s a bit of a preview […]
School will be starting before you know it, by Asar John
As the 2025-26 school year is just weeks away, schools in and around Red Hook are gearing up to welcome new and returning students to their classrooms and halls. In anticipation for the academic year, Red Hook Star-Revue has a guide for parents to navigate information about area schools regarding registration and curricula. Summit Academy – 27 Huntington St., Grades […]
It started with 63 Tiffany. Now John Leyva speaks for the whole neighborhood, by Eric Newstrom
On July 24, the vote on the Brooklyn Marine Terminal (BMT) was postponed again, for the fifth time. This time was somewhat different from last, as it was initiated by outspoken no-voters on the BMT Task Force, to allow for more time to come up with a viable plan for the site. Nevertheless, for many community members this postponement only […]
