Celebrating Community
From her birthplace in Michoacán, Mexico to her current home in Brooklyn, artist Maria de Los Angeles brings a fascinating life story – and with it, a mural for Carroll Gardens families. In December, the Carroll Gardens Library unveiled De Los Angeles’ new mural: a colorful composite of drawings by local kids who were inspired by books like Charlotte’s Web, […]
At the corner of Henry and Sackett Street, the smell of freshly cooked chicken stops me in my tracks. Unlike the familiar greasy scents associated with popular fried chicken chains, the smells from Pūrbird are more like your mother’s kitchen – assuming your mother knows her way around poultry. The storefront is filled with light coming from the […]
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is in the process of replacing refrigerators and stoves for many of the residents of the Red Hook Houses. The new appliances are being paid for through the state budget as part of $100 million of capital funding for NYCHA, according to the New York State Division of the Budget office. The upgrades […]
“Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education.” – Martin Luther King Jr. Ayden, 7, doesn’t know too much about Martin Luther King Jr. He thinks King’s iconic “I have a dream” speech is “long and boring,” and he was “pretty sure” it happened in 1998. But he knows the important stuff. “He made black people and white people […]
Imagine a world where fueling your car is as easy as riding in the EZ-Pass lane. You stop your car momentarily over a manhole cover-like structure in the road – then, zap! You’re fueled! No pumps, no fumes, and in theory, no hassle. It sounds like science fiction, but a startup called HEVO, which stands for Hybrid & Electric Vehicle […]
On January 26, the Red Hook Houses West Tenant Association (TA) will hold elections for its executive board. Across the city, TA executive boards act as go-betweens for the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) and its many residents. The president of the board also acts as spokesperson for their residents and is responsible for dispersing Tenant Participation Funds. Lillie […]
New Year’s on the Rocks by Emily Kluver On New Year’s Day, people all over the country resolve to be different, better, healthier. Millions promise that the coming twelve months would bring a whole new self. Specifically, a more fit version of themselves. The procrastinators, the couch potatoes, and the busy bees often hang up the towel before the end […]
In a socially and economically globalized world, the need to be culturally aware has increased dramatically. That’s why BASIS Independent Brooklyn, a private school located in Red Hook, has unrolled a new curriculum designed to expand student cultural awareness. “We wanted to build a program around international and cultural awareness,” says BASIS Head of School Hadley Ruggles. “We wanted students […]
The Sol Goldman Red Hook Recreation Center as well as the Miccio Community Center hosted holiday themed events to give back to Red Hook kids on Saturday, December 17. Flyers throughout various neighborhood buildings advertised the events. Approximately one hundred children came to play and receive presents. The beginning of the celebration had games for the kids, which were […]
There has never been more uncertainty about the future of our federal government in my lifetime, than right now. In 1980 Ronald Reagan gave an inaugural address that included the phrase, “government is not the solution, it is the problem.” That same speech also included a very powerful, upbeat message, as follows: “I believe we, the Americans of today, are […]