Celebrating Community
The United Parcel Service (UPS), which opened a 1.2-million-square-foot facility in suburban Atlanta last year, is preparing a similar regional hub in Red Hook to serve the Northeast. In a press release announcing the new facility, UPS explained: “The new Atlanta sortation and delivery center is part of an expanded network of regional hubs designed to improve efficiency, service levels […]
“Why is there such a connection between such a brutal sport like boxing and faith,” the accomplished Bensonhurst, Brooklyn born and raised Craig Tubiolo said. “You would think it’s the complete opposite and ironic.” Craig Tubiolo, who directed and executive produced Ring of Faith, has had a passion for the sport of boxing since he was a kid and explored the link […]
The 76th Precinct Sector C Neighborhood Coordination Officers held their June quarterly meeting on the third floor of Pioneer Works. Officers Class and Jovin discussed issues with the 15 community members present. Grand Larceny There has been an increase of grand larceny thefts in the area recently and the NCOs urge residents to be more careful and pay more attention especially […]
The kids at P.S. 676 have project-based learning in their classrooms and it is making a difference in their learning and development. Principal Priscilla Figueroa thought this would be a good idea for the students and this technique to benefit the students began at the start of this school year. There are three project-based learning weeks throughout the year, but […]
It’s a classic Revolutionary War battle tableau — formal ranks of fearsome Redcoats square off against a ragtag bunch of… mermaids? It’s the kind of thing one might expect from Duke Riley, the Brooklyn-based artist who produced Semper Defier, the mural that will hang above the bar at Red Hook restaurant Fort Defiance. Riley, whose work is exhibited in several museums […]
Extreme Kids and Crew is holding their sixth annual fundraiser on May 15 at 501 Union Street in Gowanus. Doors open at 7. Extreme Kids and Crew is a nonprofit that provides a welcoming and supportive space for children with disabilities. They have a play space at PS 15 in Red Hook where a ball pit and sensory gym equipment […]
Red Hook’s Summit Academy is in danger of closing or restructuring at the end of this school year. Every two, three or five years, charter schools have to submit an application to the New York City and State departments of education. [pullquote]Official Notice: There will be a public hearing at Summit Academy Charter School (27 Huntington Street) authorized by the […]
The Miccio Center has a new program director. Roland Knight, who grew up in Red Hook, replaces the popular Trequan Bekka, who was promoted to a Good Shepherd facility in East New York. Knight, who wants to be present at as many community events as he can, has seen Red Hook change very much over the years, and in his […]
Red Hook has a new Jamaican bistro! Jam’it, a block up from DeFonte’s, opened it’s doors last month. A lot of effort was put into the presentation of this Jamaican fusion restaurant. It took over two years after getting the property to finally open, since they had to build a brand-new kitchen in the back and get the building department […]
The first all-female youth soccer tournament festival of its kind in New York City came to Sunset Park at the beginning of February. The Brooklyn Women’s Cup, was held at Soccerroof, a brand new venue which is on the roof of a building on 53rd St and the water. 52 teams representing 15 different soccer clubs participated. Special guests included […]