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The Star-Revue speaks to a Red Hook Old-Timer, interview by Amanda Decker
My name is Frances D’Angelo. I’m 91 years old. But I remember a lot of things… People ask me, “Have you lived in Red Hook your whole life?” I say, “I was born here.” I remember the summer that girl got kidnapped. They took her on Columbia and Carroll. Then they found her body. I don’t remember what year that […]
Editorial: Is Change Inevitable?
Our cover story this issue details the Red Hook plans of a real estate developer. They have big plans for the neighborhood, and many feel that this is a great thing for Red Hook. The developer has bought some of our old industrial buildings and have grandiose plans to turn Red Hook into a regional artistic hub. In a time […]
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A Stand Up Performance, by Kimberly Gail Price
A Stand Up performance, review by Kimberly G. Price
Black History month celebrated with new Borough President at Historical Society, by Kimberly Gail Price
Black History Month originally began as “Negro History Week” the second week of February in 1926 because it coincided with the birthdays of both Abraham Lincoln, (February 12) and Frederick Douglass (February 14.)Both historic men had been celebrated for their contributions to the black community since the late 19th century. Historian, Carter G. Woodson announced the initiative, saying, “If a […]
March Happenings, by Kimberly Gail Price
Monday, March 10 A new Red Hook Writer’s group will meet for a Literary Open Mike night from 5:30-7:30 pm. Group will share and discuss readings. Writers and non-writers encouraged to attend. Submit 1-8 pages to Maria at maria.redhookpoetsandwriters@gmail.com. Star Theater, 101 Union Street. Tuesday, March 11 Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow will present an introduction to their 5 month […]
This editorial is not really about the BASIS school
Well, it kind of is. It seems to be consensus that Red Hook is about to see some sort of seismic change – from the somewhat sleepy backwater community that is hard to get to, under populated, with a legacy of decay, crime, and Lillie’s – into something as yet undetermined. We have digested Fairway and IKEA and with all the […]
BASIS Independent School’s for-profit strategy, by George Fiala
The initial controversy surrounding the BASIS Independent School stemmed from their under-the-radar approach in entering our community. While they assured a Community Board 6 (CB6) committee that they had done sufficient groundwork, it turned out that very few in the community had any idea of their plans, nor anything about them. For this reason, their initial application for approval was […]
Editorial – Our thoughts on a Red Hook for the rich and famous
Community disasters can be natural or man-made. Last year’s hurricane Sandy was of the natural kind, and we are still dealing with its after-effects. Now, the first new construction in the vicinity of the Red Hook Houses has the potential to be a man-made disaster. With little notice, a group from Arizona is planning to build a fancy private school […]