Day: August 15, 2021

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Update on local flood protection measures, by Brian Abate

New York City officials came to the Atlantic Basin to celebrate the completion of the Interim Flood Protection Measures (IFPM) program. “With the addition of IFPM, low-lying, vulnerable areas in Red Hook get some added protection from potential storms,” said Emergency Management Commissioner John Scrivani. The Atlantic Basin design uses semi-permanent HESCO barriers with openings that allow for normal site […]

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Electric car racing returns to Red Hook

Formula E returned to Red Hook in July- this year with some COVID restrictions. The organizers set up three separate “bubbles” for the three main entrance areas. The fans who entered at the E Village area got complimentary tickets and everyone who entered from the media entrance or who was associated with one of the sponsors or race teams could […]