Category Archives: Community Organizations

Cross Country Fundraising begins on Court Street, by Clarissa Sauter

Posted on June 27, 2014 by redhookstar

An event conceived in a Jerusalem pizza parlor three years ago made its way to Red Hook on Tuesday. Four cyclists who will bike across the country, raising money for children with special needs were given encouraging words, a Jewish … Continue reading →

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The Red Hook Coalition – non profits working for the community, by George Fiala

Posted on May 8, 2014 by redhookstar

The roots of the Red Hook Coalition may be said to lie at the ornate Atlantic Avenue building that today houses Trader Joes. For many years that building was the home of the main branch of the Brooklyn’s Independence Savings … Continue reading →

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Editorial: Coalition needs even more presence

Posted on March 30, 2014 by redhookstar

A few weeks ago we were contacted by the Red Hook Coalition. Nahisha McCoy sent an email inviting us to their first community input meeting. We are happy that this Coalition, bearing the name of our community, has finally come … Continue reading →

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Red Hook Coalition holds first-ever public meeting, by George Fiala

Posted on March 30, 2014 by redhookstar

The Red Hook Coalition held a long-awaited public meeting on March 18th, in the lunchroom of the South Brooklyn Community School on Conover Street. The meeting was advertised with flyers and on Facebook, inviting the Red Hook community to give … Continue reading →

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Red Hook Lion’s Club celebrates Twenty Years

Posted on July 8, 2013 by redhookstar

On Tuesday, June 18th, The Brooklyn Red Hook Lions Club celebrated their 20th year. Their Installation and Awards Ceremony was held at the Miccio Center and with special guest Sara Gonzalez, and Jim Vogel, representing Velmanette Montgomery.   The Lion’s … Continue reading →

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