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Saints Stage a One-Day Work Slowdown, by Holly Holyroller

The 34 Saints lining Sacred Hearts-St. Stephen’s Church in Carroll Gardens are planning a one-day work slowdown on April 1. The main reason cited is lack of appreciation from their devotees, despite listening to and interceding over countless prayer requests for them. Led by the ever-popular St. Anthony of Padua, the saints are in agreement that the only time they […]

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Red Hook in the running for state economic development grant, by Nathan Weiser

The Southwest Brooklyn Industrial Development Corporation (SBIDC) recently gave an update on the progress of the Red Hook Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) program at a Community Board 6 meeting. The Brownfield Program, which dates to the 2003 Superfund Brownfield Law, assists municipalities and community based organizations with assessing and implementing revitalization strategies for polluted areas. The program can cover up […]

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Fresh face for fab chicken, by Emily Kluver

    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 […]

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An Italian Thanksgiving Feast with Theresa, by Emily Kluver

Anyone who thinks their Thanksgiving tradition of roasting a turkey and mashing potatoes is complicated should talk to Theresa “Terry” Scotto-Spinelli. This lifelong and well-known local around Carroll Gardens knows a thing or two about holiday feasts. Many days, Scotto-Spinelli can be found working in Scotto Funeral Home, which was founded by her parents in the 1920s. However, on Thanksgiving, […]

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A Georgia Caterer in New York, by Emily Kluver

No event is complete without good food. Which is why, when it came to hosting a memorial lunch at the Joseph P. Addabbo Center, Beatrice Byrd – board member at the Addabbo Center and long-time active community member – called Chuck Cleveland. Cleveland runs a small catering business out of his Flatbush home, but he is deeply connected to the […]

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PS 15 to showcase expanded programs

PS 15 will be holding two open houses to showcase the school’s expanded arts program and project based learning opportunities. The open houses, meant for prospective parents, will take place at 71 Sullivan St on November 18 and December 16 in the STEM lab at 9 am. PS 15, also known as the Patrick F Daly Magnet School of the […]

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Red Hook Open Studios Issues Call for Artists

Red Hook is full of artists, designers, and makers working silently behind brick warehouse walls. Red Hook Open Studios is a chance for these artists to invite each other and the public into their spaces to build community, get public exposure, and generate sales. WHO: Red Hook Open Studios is organized by painter and cut paper artist Deborah Ugoretz, jeweler […]

Dr Hill, Ms Byrd, and Congresswoman Velazquez cut the ribbon on Addabbos new WIC clinic in Red Hook. Photo by George Fiala.
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Amid blessings of gratitude, Addabbo launches Red Hook WIC center, by Noah Phillips

  About one thousand Red Hook women, infants, and children can now receive vouchers and nutritional counseling at the Addabbo Family Health Center as part of the USDA’s WIC program.  The August 9 ribbon-cutting ceremony for Addabbo’s Red Hook WIC site was attended by community members, Addabbo leadership, and elected officials. “We are truly glad to have the WIC program […]

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Brooklyn Museum holds craft show this weekend

AMERICAN FINE CRAFT SHOW BROOKLYN AT BROOKLYN MUSEUM TO INSPIRE HOLIDAY SHOPPING SPREES NOVEMBER 21-22 & VISITS TO EXHIBITIONS Six Brooklyn artisans will celebrate their creativity, artistry & skill with 84 other exhibitors Two Brooklyn jewelers, a handbag designer, potter, woodworker/furniture maker and woodworker whose studios are in Fort Greene, Gowanus, Park Slope, Sunset Park and Williamsburg will be among 90 […]