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Title Fight: Louis Heineman vs. William Beard

By The Red Hook WaterStories team “No man ever, perhaps, got so much the best of old Beard as did Louis Heineman, the housemover of the Twelfth ward.” (The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, July 19, 1891) When Louis Heineman died in 1904, he was reportedly 104 years old, and likely the oldest man in Red Hook […]

Red Hook Meet Your Neighbors Event.

Calling all Red Hook community members! Mark you calendars for this Friday May 4th and stop by our Van Brunt office from 6pm-8pm because we are hosting a “Meet Your Neighbors” happy hour event. The fabulous Cora Dance will be performing and Council Member Carlos Menchaca will be our guest speaker for the evening. Another […]

Red Hook Crit is Tomorrow!

If you have been counting down the days until Red Hook Crit then you must be excited to have only one more to go! We enjoy being one of the spectators every year and this year the forecast for mild weather and lots of sun is a nice bonus. Along with this annual cycle race […]

Underwater ROV demonstration at PortSide tomorrow!

We’ve gotten some thrilling information from a friend at PortSide New York about a special event happening tomorrow at their site, 190 Pioneer! This demo will feature an underwater ROV, which stands for remotely operated vehicle. So basically an underwater drone. Very cool! This is a perfect after school experience since it begins at 4pm […]

Women-Owned Brooklyn Business #3: Rita

Have you stopped by Rita in Red Hook? Mary Ellen Amato who was the former executive chef at Court Street Grocers decided to pursue the solo project at the former home/made spot at 293 Van Brunt. Rita is an inviting space with delicious Spanish influenced items including:  Torrijas (Spanish French Toast), La Mallorquina and a porridge […]

Save The Date for Red Hook Prom!

This annual fundraiser is one of our favorite events in Brooklyn and we go every year! If you’ve never been here is what to expect. Retro outfits, lots of dancing, snacks, drinks and hanging out with your Red Hook friends and neighbors! We’re sending out this message from Cora Dance for two reason. So you […]

Roundtable Discussion for First-Time Homebuyers with Jane and Shyda!

We love working with first-time home buyers and are looking forward to having an open discussion about making the transition from renter to homeowner. Our goal for this roundtable is to demystify the process and help to get you the most out of your purchase. We’ll examine what you’ll need to consider before you buy […]

How To….Begin Investing In Commercial Real Estate by Sandra Manley

For many people, investing in commercial real estate is an exciting venture and an effective way to make money. The potential rewards can be substantial. Although there is no one-size-fits-all formula for purchasing commercial real estate, if you’re a novice and you’re thinking about taking the plunge, here are a few tips to keep in […]

Make Music NY Festival Coming to Cobble Hill.

With spring weather on the way it brings the memories of strolling down our neighborhood streets during all of the wonderful street festivals that happen in and around our area over the next several months. We can expect a new one in Cobble Hill this June. Make Music New York, the largest music festival in […]

Easter Egg Hunts in the Area.

With so many adorable little parks and community gardens in the neighborhood it’s no surprise that Carroll Gardens and the surrounding neighborhoods have tons of options for Easter egg hunting. The Easter bunny is definitely going to be busy April 1st hiding eggs in Urban Meadow, Carroll Park and Coffey Park in Red Hook along […]