Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Red Hook

In this archival shot from 2003, Bob Diamond stands underneath the electrical lines that power his vintage trolleys. Photo: Gregory P. Mango

THE ULTIMATE OBIT: The Real, Unabridged, Authorized, Warts-and-All Saga of Brooklyn Trolley King Bob Diamond

By Simi Horwitz | Sep 6, 2021 | No Comments

A New York original and unsung genius who many thought was a crank, he discovered a long-forgotten subway tunnel under Atlantic Avenue.

The blocked bike lane. Photo: Henry Beers Shenk

EYES ON THE STREET: City Destroys Brooklyn Greenway During Unrelated Construction Project

By Henry Beers Shenk | Jun 17, 2021 | No Comments

A segment of the Brooklyn Greenway in Red Hook is now out of commission because of an unrelated construction project happening on top of it — and the detour provided for bikers creates much more danger than it eliminates.

A moped rider. File photo: Julianne Cuba

New Sunset Park and Red Hook Warehouses Mean More Death from Trucks: Locals

By Julianne Cuba | Mar 28, 2021 | No Comments

Locals have resisted residential rezoning, but now are faced with another crisis: massive distribution centers and more truck traffic.

Look at the peaceful happiness you can achieve just from working on a bike. This could be you! Photo: Mechanical Gardens Bike Co-op

Red Hook Gets An Outdoor Bike Co-Op Starting This Weekend

By Dave Colon | Oct 30, 2020 | No Comments

If your bike has been making that weird clicking noise when you shift gears, Mechanical Gardens has a place for you.

Demonstrating portable shade in Red Hook.

A Local Initiative is Cooling Off Streets in Red Hook

By Streetsblog | Jul 26, 2020 | No Comments

Pop-up infrastructure shades under-served area near NYCHA housing.

Here's what the finished portion of the Brooklyn greenway on Flushing Avenue looks like more or less. Image: NYC DOT/DDC/Parsons

Elected Officials to Mayor: Finish the Brooklyn Greenway

By Dave Colon | May 20, 2020 | No Comments

Elected officials want the city fill a hole in Brooklyn's protected bike network as cycling surges — and newbie riders will need safety when all the cars return to the roads.

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