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Last month I wrote about an idea I have about the future of this part of Brooklyn, concerned mostly with land use. I think it was kind of complicated, so let me say it again but with a little more clarity. The idea is to to balance the needs and desires of real estate developers, commercial shop owners, apartment dwellers […]
In the middle of October, there was an art celebration at Coffey Park for two new art projects that are being displayed around the Red Hook East Houses. The first one is titled American Dream and was done by photographer Caroline Mardok. This project is located at 590 Clinton Street. The portraits are of PS 15 students and they portray […]
Over 22 years ago, I was blessed with the opportunity to be the Presiding Judge of the Red Hook Community Justice Center. While our jurisdiction covers over 230,000 people living in Park Slope, Carroll Gardens, Sunset Park and Red Hook, we are located in Red Hook and have enjoyed a close relationship with the Red Hook community. Before the court […]
On March 22, Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez announced that she was earmarking $1 million of federal money to 11 community groups from Red Hook and Gowanus. We followed up with as many of the groups that would return our calls and found out that the money has not yet been sent, and when it does arrive, it will be in four […]
While many New York fans were focused on the postseason for the Yankees and Mets, there were other baseball games in New York this October. The Ukrainian national team took on the NYPD team and the FDNY team in back-to-back charity games at Maimonides Park in Coney Island. Money raised in the games is going towards helping rebuild many of […]
I still remember being intrigued by a news report the week before Sandy saying that the late season hurricane could also incorporate a snowstorm. They called it a Frankenstorm, and coming the week before Halloween, it was mildly intriguing. But like with most impending weather disasters, you kind of go on with your normal life at the same time paying […]
This month marks 10 years since Hurricane Sandy devastated Red Hook. Initially, I couldn’t remember all of the details but I did remember that school was canceled for a week. That says a lot because we were lucky to get one day off, even for blizzards. Fortunately, I’ve been able to look through all of the 2012 editions of the […]
This June, Liz Galvin and Jaimie Walker partnered to open up Basin Gallery & Studios at 344 Van Brunt St. Both were kind enough to talk to me about their beginnings, Basin, and their friendship. “We were casually looking for a place for an art studio but we didn’t have time pressure so there wasn’t a sense of urgency,” Galvin […]
They had to be dragged kicking and screaming into the auditorium at PS 32, but by the end of the night the members of Community Board 6, local politicians and their representatives, and various interested community members were having such a good time re-meeting each other that you might have thought it was an early holiday party. Since the beginning […]
It’s always been the view of this paper (and me) that the Columbia Street waterfront, the stretch of coastland between Brooklyn Bridge Park and the Red Hook Cruise Terminal should always remain a containerport. Actually, in addition to the shipping facility, it is also home to the beer distributor Manhattan Beverage and also the Waterfront Commission, a leftover from the […]
B61 defeated Bait & Tackle 29-7 in an impressive offensive display to win the championship in the Red Hook Locals Softball League. This was the first season softball was back in Red Hook after years without any leagues while everyone waited for the fields to re-open as they were shut down due to toxins in the soil. B61 had contributions […]
PS 676 held a back to school meet and greet with teachers and staff on the first day of September where students received brand new supplies for the upcoming school year. This is the first year that PS 676 has a sixth grade in its transition to becoming New York City’s first Harbor Middle School. The sixth graders who came […]
The Brooklyn Family Justice Center, located at Jay Street and Metrotech, offers free services for those who have suffered domestic violence. The office is located adjacent to District Attorney Eric Gonzalez’s office and he is a strong proponent. Instead of having to go to different offices around the borough, a victim can get counseling, legal help, child care, evaluations and […]
