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A Postcard from Marrakech by Dario Pio Muccilli, Star-Revue EU correspondent
“Come here, I show you some carpets” – “Where are you from? Spain? Italy? France?”….”Best Moroccan Quality!” As you start walking through the alleys and streets of the Marrakech city center, the wave of vendors trying to get your attention will hit you harder than the heat, which does not joke around in Africa’s July. Marrakech, the fourth largest city […]
Movies in the Park expands this summer, by Brian Abate
The Red Hook Business Alliance is presenting Movies in the Park which includes movies in Coffey Park and Valentino Pier Park. There was one movie scheduled to be shown in each park in June and July, and The Great Dictator will be shown on August 9 at Valentino Pier Park, and Loving Vincent will be shown on August 13 at […]
Solving housing and senior problems in a fell swoop, by Katherine Rivard
Most people have a “bad roommate” story—an out-of-control college bunkmate, a Craigslist find gone wrong, or even a friendship that soured once shared chores came into the mix. But there are also plenty of happy pairings that go unreported. These pairings are critical in New York City, where affordable housing is hard to find; sharing a space can mean the […]
PEOPLE OF RED HOOK, by Lisa Gitlin Where, we talk to anyone.
I’m standing on Columbia Street with my hundred-yard stare that overtakes me when I’m scanning the area for my first interviewee. A woman calls out to me – “Are you okay? You look like you might be lost.” I tell her I’m not lost, I’m a writer for the Red Hook Star Revue and I’m just looking for someone to […]
Three France natives are sweetening the Columbia Waterfront, by Brian Abate
Brooklyn French Bakers opened on Columbia Street three and a half years ago has become a popular spot for treats and an important part of the community. Sabrina Laboure, Nelly Azambre, and Teddy Collet all once lived in France, moved to Brooklyn, and came together to form Brooklyn French Bakers. “At the beginning, I was making pastries, cake, and everything […]
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 […]
What the PEOPLE say Over a thousand mostly individual letters were sent to the EDC and to the Task Force members from community members. Most of them were not happy with the EDC BMT Vision Plan. Here are just a few of those letters.
Dear Task Force, I have lived in the Cobble Hill Towers building for over 20 years. I am opposed to the BMT development project for many reasons but primary among them is traffic and transportation. I am in favor of continuing to see this area as working waterfront, but using high density housing to pay for it should be a […]
Pediatrician Sophia DeCambre, who left Addabbo to have another child, is back at work, by Brian Abate
Dr. Sophia Morisseau DeCambre, a pediatrician and Brooklyn native, returned to work at the Addabbo Center at 120 Richards St. DeCambre is from Flatbush but has already spent years working in Red Hook at the Addabbo. “I’ve always wanted to do this and it has always been pediatrics for me because I love children and I love babies,” DeCambre said. […]
SPORTS: MiniBar rules Red Hook softball, by Brian Abate
On June 2, there were two games as Bait & Tackle played MiniBar in a makeup game. As they have done all season, MiniBar relied on strong defense and pitching to keep Bait from having any big rallies. MiniBar did enough on offense to take the lead and held on for a 6-3 victory to improve to 7-0 while Bait […]
