Day: February 10, 2023

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From wine to why not – a business is born, by Brian Abate

American Tributaries was founded by Cobble Hill’s Michael Whidden last year. It includes a Podcast that can be found on Buzzsprout as well as trips within the United States for high school students. “My daughter Miranda goes to Beacon and during her freshman year there weren’t any school trips because of the pandemic,” Whidden said. “Her sophomore year, the school […]

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Apotheke is a real Red Hook soap opera, by Brian Abate

There is a long row of warehouses at the end of Brunt St., and among those warehouses (459 Van Brunt St.) is Apotheke’s flagship store. Walking in, customers are greeted with incredible fragrances and beautiful designs. The store which is big but inviting is the result of years of dedication and hard work from Apotheke’s founder and CEO, Chrissy Fichtl. […]