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Councilmember Alexa Aviles hosted a Town Hall last month to talk about construction at the Red Hook Houses. “We have not had a meeting about all this construction in a long time,” Aviles said. “I thought it was going to be important that we have NYCHA come tonight and not only give you the update from their perspective but to […]
On February 12, a new and improved state-of-the-art media lab opened at the Red Hook Recreation Center, home of the outdoor swimming pool and recently renovated basketball courts weight room and a a gorgeous learning room outfitted and installed by IKEA (see next page). NYC Parks Commissioner, Amazon head of Community Affairs Carley Graham Garcia and community members celebrated the […]
Red Hookers from all over the country will visit the old neighborhood for the 32nd annual Old Timers’ Day. Held the second weekend of August, this year events will include events at Wine Park and the main event on Sunday at Coffey Park. Old Timer’s events are held at many NYCHA developments. The Red Hook Houses, originally built in 1939, […]
Samora Coles is many things. She is an executive director, a mother of two kids, a fiancé. But according to locals, this incredible woman is more than her titles imply. You wouldn’t know by looking at Samora that she has had a rough go of it. She gives off an air of happy-go-lucky optimism that few people, even those born […]
Citi Bike, the bike sharing company that has taken over New York City in the last few years, has stations at 14 different locations in Red Hook, many of which are in close proximity to our NYCHA developments. Everyone who lives in the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) Red Hook Houses is eligible for a $5 a month discounted […]
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is in the process of replacing refrigerators and stoves for many of the residents of the Red Hook Houses. The new appliances are being paid for through the state budget as part of $100 million of capital funding for NYCHA, according to the New York State Division of the Budget office. The upgrades […]
On January 26, the Red Hook Houses West Tenant Association (TA) will hold elections for its executive board. Across the city, TA executive boards act as go-betweens for the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) and its many residents. The president of the board also acts as spokesperson for their residents and is responsible for dispersing Tenant Participation Funds. Lillie […]
There has never been more uncertainty about the future of our federal government in my lifetime, than right now. In 1980 Ronald Reagan gave an inaugural address that included the phrase, “government is not the solution, it is the problem.” That same speech also included a very powerful, upbeat message, as follows: “I believe we, the Americans of today, are […]
UPDATE: In a second meeting this week, Brian Honan, NYCHA’s Director of Government Relations, addressed a crowd of angry residents with less babble and more hard facts. The meeting took place in the crowded lobby of 831 Hicks Street, one of the buildings involved in the gas outage. He clarified the situation, explaining that the gas is off until […]
In 2012, Hurricane Sandy devastated the original Red Hook Senior Center. Today, the seniors of Red Hook are still waiting to move back into a center of their own. While they wait, they are using a room in the basement of the nearby Miccio Center. “When you are doing construction, and it is something that has been impacted by Hurricane […]
Terence Williams grew up in East New York, Brooklyn. Five years ago, Williams joined the New York Police Department, and on December 8 Officer Williams will graduate from the Red Hook Justice Center’s Peacemaking program. The Peacemaking program adapts Native American conflict resolution strategies to New York City court cases within the Justice Center’s catchment area – police precincts 72, […]
The first annual Unity in the Community event with Red Hook youth and the NYPD was held in Red Hook on July 30. The day began at 3 pm with street soccer on the fields in Bush Clinton Park, and later four basketball games took place at the Miccio Community Center. According to Councilman Carlos Menchaca, who played in both […]
Jaheim Smallwood, a 23-year-old resident of Red Hook, was fatally shot Tuesday, July 19 outside his home at 75 Bush Street. Smallwood was raised in the Red Hook Houses. He is survived by his mother, brother, and young son Jalyn, who was holding his father’s hand when the shooting occurred. Smallwood was attacked shortly after 8 pm after returning […]
