Day: August 18, 2014

Added Value Farm

Red Hook’s farm in rebuilding mode this year, by Diehl Edwards

Under the leadership of Ian Marvy, the Red Hook Community Farm has been a recognized pioneer in the urban farming movement. The farm has been a community hub for nearly fifteen years, providing educational programs, service learning sessions, and partnering with dozens of organizations in the neighborhood and citywide. But in 2012, the seawater that Sandy threw over Red Hook, […]

Politics

Ceasar Zuniga announces UFT endorsement, by George Fiala

Longtime Assemblyman Felix Ortiz is facing his first well-organized challenger in almost 20 years in this year’s Democratic Primary, which will be held September 9.  Caesar Zuniga is an education professional specializing in programs for the very young. He has been a member of Community Board 7 (Sunset Park) for the past five years, and this year has mounted a […]