On the evening of Monday, June 23, roughly 30 Red Hook residents, community organizers, and politicians met at the Miccio Center to discuss progress on the Long-Term Community Recovery Plan. This project, funded by the Red Hook Coalition, has the goal of of producing a localized strategy to be put into place for the first 72 hours of a disaster. […]
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The Star-Revue speaks to Pete Morales, interview by Amanda Decker
“Back when I was a kid Red Hook was an area of recreation. We had a lot of parks, and we always had the water… As kids we were always very active on the docks. Lots of swimming, and just hanging out down there. It use to be more like a beach so that we could just walk right up […]
News from the Independent Neighborhood Democrats, by Mark Shames, President
The Independent Neighborhood Democrats do not typically meet during the summer months, so it will in one sense be quiet until September. However, individual members will be actively promoting their candidates by door knocking, hosting meet and greets and fundraisers. Petitioning has ended and petitions have either been submitted or are in the process of being bound into volumes for […]
A Red Hook monument goes silent forever, photos and text by Micah B. Rubin
For 60 years, the ruckus of machines and tools rang though Golten Marine’s machine shop at 160 Van Brunt. A hive of mechanics and workers toiled for long hours as they rebuilt engines and drive systems of ships and tankers stranded throughout the world. Even when it was quiet, an air compressor’s hiss rang through the workshop. On July 3, […]
Celebrating Red Hook brings arts, artisans and musicians together for a great day in the sun!
The first time that the Red Hook Star-Revue attempted a festival, in 2011, Hurricane Irene interceded. The weather could not have been more perfect on July 12th as the first annual Celebrating Red Hook festival brought everyone together for a great community celebration. Produced by the Star-Revue’s Kimberly Gail Price, IKEA’s Erie Basin Park was transformed into a vendors market […]
New Brown Baptist celebrates Sister Ingram’s Centennial, by George Fiala
Virginia Ingram’s 100th birthday was celebrated on June 28th at the Red Hook church she helped found over fifty years ago. The New Brown Memorial Baptist Church, a block from the Clinton Street post office, was filled with family members from all over the country, and well wishers including Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez and Assemblyman Felix Ortiz. Deaconess Ingram was born […]
Take Back Gowanus challenges Brad Lander’s “Shared Values,” by Harrison Neuhaus
On Wednesday evening, July 9, Gowanus business owners and local residents arrived mere steps from the pollution-ridden Canal to attend “Take Back Gowanus.” The meeting was called in reaction to City Council Member Brad Lander’s “Bridging Gowanus” series. Though he claimed that his goal was to find a “shared vision” for the future of the industrial neighborhood, Lander’s community meetings […]
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 […]
Take Back Gowanus
Brad Lander’s Bridging Gowanus series of meetings has spurred some local Gowanus activists to hold their own meetings. “Take Back Gowanus” will be held Wednesday evening at 7 pm at the Green Building, normally home for weddings and other celebrations. It is at the corner of Bond and Union Streets. The Green Building is itself a symbol of the change in […]
IKEA and the Star-Revue present “Celebrating Red Hook Day” Saturday July 12
IKEA and The Red Hook Star-Revue presents Celebrating Red Hook, a first annual festival celebrating our unique community. It is a day to discover Red Hook’s artists and working people. A full day of exhibits, music and dance, not to mention a chance to eat Swedish meatballs! The festival takes place behind the IKEA outdoor parking lot, next to the ferry terminal. Among the […]