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New web site

Posted on July 9, 2014 by redhookstar

While we will contain to maintain this blog for a while, the entire content, and all new content will now be seen on our WordPress website http://www.star-revue.com It’s a lot more user friendly, you should go there RIGHT NOW! Happy … Continue reading →

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Help a Red Hook family in need – UPDATED

Posted on April 7, 2014 by redhookstar

Originally posted on The Red Hook Star-Revue:
There was a Red Hook family in need last week – the community responded! Just below is an update from the Justice Center… ? On Friday, Ms. Quinones was able to get the…

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A Stand Up Performance, by Kimberly Gail Price

Posted on March 29, 2014 by redhookstar

Originally posted on The Red Hook Star-Revue:
Anybody up for a good penis joke? In a fast paced play, Marc Spitz’s Up For Anything creates up the scenario in the opening moments to set up two hours of back to…

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Black History month celebrated with new Borough President at Historical Society, by Kimberly Gail Price

Posted on March 9, 2014 by redhookstar

Black History Month originally began as “Negro History Week” the second week of February in 1926 because it coincided with the birthdays of both Abraham Lincoln, (February 12) and Frederick Douglass (February 14.)Both historic men had been celebrated for their … Continue reading →

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March Happenings, by Kimberly Gail Price

Posted on March 9, 2014 by redhookstar

Monday, March 10 A new Red Hook Writer’s group will meet for a Literary Open Mike night from 5:30-7:30 pm. Group will share and discuss readings. Writers and non-writers encouraged to attend. Submit 1-8 pages to Maria at maria.redhookpoetsandwriters@gmail.com. Star … Continue reading →

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This editorial is not really about the BASIS school

Posted on February 5, 2014 by redhookstar

Well, it kind of is. It seems to be consensus that Red Hook is about to see some sort of seismic change – from the somewhat sleepy backwater community that is hard to get to, under populated, with a legacy … Continue reading →

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BASIS Independent School’s for-profit strategy, by George Fiala

Posted on January 10, 2014 by redhookstar

The initial controversy surrounding the BASIS Independent School stemmed from their under-the-radar approach in entering our community. While they assured a Community Board 6 (CB6) committee that they had done sufficient groundwork, it turned out that very few in the … Continue reading →

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Editorial – Our thoughts on a Red Hook for the rich and famous

Posted on November 24, 2013 by redhookstar

Community disasters can be natural or man-made. Last year’s hurricane Sandy was of the natural kind, and we are still dealing with its after-effects. Now, the first new construction in the vicinity of the Red Hook Houses has the potential … Continue reading →

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EPA Meeting Tonight at 173 Conover Street, 6:30 pm to announce Record of Decision

Posted on November 14, 2013 by redhookstar

If all goes according to plan, by 2022 the Gowanus Canal will be a hub for waterfront recreation, clamming and fishing and a pristine  spot in the middle of South Brooklyn for nature lovers. The plan is the EPA’s  Record … Continue reading →

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Red Hook’s Homemade Parade

Posted on October 31, 2013 by redhookstar

Started around 4:30 at the Good Fork on Sandy Anniversary Day, just look at the creative neighborhood folks who did this all by themselves. No corporate sponsorship!

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