Asar John is a freelance writer based in Brooklyn, NY. He is a 2023 graduate of the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism, where he pursued an M.A. in Engagement Journalism. Several of Asar’s words can be found at BK Reader, The City, City & State NY and other local publications.
He is now a regular contributer to the Red Hook Star-Revue, reporting on issues at the Red Hook Houses and Community Board 6.
Court Street redesign was justified by an anecdotal survey
Court Street redesign is a nightmare for the businesses that make it a great shopping strip
RAD/PACT not a panacea at NYCHA Manhattanville Houses, by Asar John
Star-Revue CB6 Website Update, by Asar John
Community Board update, by Asar John
Community Board Six is determined to reduce motorized vehicle traffic in Park Slope, Carroll Gardens and Gowanus, by Asar John
GOWANUS NEWS: Promised renovations lagging as rezoning threatens to leave public housing behind, by Asar John
Businesses are hurting big time on Court Street, by Asar John
Community outreach an issue in Court Street controversy, by Asar John
Private meetings discuss the future of local public housing, by Asar John

