Arts & Culture, Recreation, Art/Music

Theatre of the Oppressed NYC: Social Justice Theatre Program

When: Tuesdays at 4:00 pm, from April 11, 2023 until June 6, 2023

Where: Red Hook Community Justice Center

40$ Per Rehearsals via 2 payment, Covid-19 Vaccination Required

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NYCHA

NYCHA Recovery and Resilience Red Hook Houses Update

When: Mar 23-Apr 21, 2023

Where: NYCHA Red Hook Houses

Power Plant & Pods Phase Percentage Completion: 65% Project Start: Q4 2019 Anticipated Completion: Q1 2024 Ongoing Activities: • Installation of floodproofing vents at buildings 4 (100 Centre Mall), 9 (129 Lorraine), 10 (831 Hicks) o The flood vents are part of the strategy at Red Hook to help limit the likelihood of flood damage during a storm • Construction of lily pad passive flood protection measures throughout the site o The flood protection measures will help keep water out of flood-prone areas during a storm • Removal of scaffolding by the utility pods throughout the site • Continued construction of all utility pods (small buildings) including but not limited to installation of new doors and frames • Installation of façade panels, staircases, walls, and ramps in the East Plant o The new East Plant will hold standby generators and boiler equipment above the flood level to provide full backup power and heat to NYCHA Red Hook buildings • Installation of site lighting posts and conduit throughout the site o The new site lighting will be brighter and more energy efficient • Basement floodproofing work throughout the site to protect flood-prone areas o All basements except for building 6 (62 Mill Street) are expected to be completed by the end of 2023 • [Non-Sandy work activity] Local Law 11 façade inspection and repair work at building 25 (11 Lorraine) o Sidewalk sheds have been installed by this building and will remain until the work is completed Upcoming Activities: • Insulation of underground pipes at Dwight Street • [Non-Sandy work activity] Local Law 11 façade inspection and repair work at buildings 20 (442 Columbia) and 21 (458 Columbia) • Tree and shrub plantings throughout the site • Construction of new trash area at the West Pod by building 1W (135 Richards) Other: • Over 40 Red Hook stakeholders completed NYCHA’s survey to help determine the types and locations of new trees and shrubs that will be planted throughout the campus as part of the ongoing Sandy resiliency work (complete survey results attached) o The survey was promoted via flyer postings in every Red Hook NYCHA building and around the neighborhood, e-mail blasts, two community meetings, and the Red Hook Hub. o The results of the survey will help inform the final planting plan • NYCHA’s Pest Management Department has been conducting regular visits to Red Hook to install and/or service bait stations, collapse rodent burrows, and close gaps in building basements to reduce the rodent population on site. o Additionally, the Sandy contractor has continued to install and/or service bait stations, collapse rat burrows every week, and clean the construction work zones daily. **To sign up for these project updates please e-mail disaster.recovery@nycha.nyc.gov

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Arts & Culture, Education, Recreation, Children Opportunities, Recreation/Sports

Celebrate Earth Day!

When: Apr 22, 2023 12:00-4:00 pm

Where: Coffee Park

Give back to Red Hook! Give back to the Planet! Join us for games, giveaways, face paint and planting demos!

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Arts & Culture, Recreation, Art/Music

Easter Egg Hunt

When: Sat, Apr 8, 2023 12:00 pm

Where: Redemption Church

  COME OUT FOR GAMES, FOODS and FUN! Special performance from the Harbor School Dancers with DJ E NYCE

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Job, Resource Fair, Business, Employment

Workforce Wednesday

 

 

  Come meet with a librarian from Brooklyn Public Library to assist you with your resume or cover letters. Please bring the most recent version of your resume and/or cover letter. No appointment necessary!

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Community

Easter Service

When: Apr 9, 2023 10:00-12:00 pm

Where: Redemption Church (Harbor Middle School/PS 676) 27 Huntington Street Brooklyn, NY 11231

Join us on Easter Sunday as we celebrate the Resurrection as well as our 5yr Anniversary. We will end our time together with a luncheon for our guest. Easter Sunday | Doors open at 10am for refreshments 27 Huntington Street - Brooklyn, NY 11231

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Food

ex: Red Hook Fest

When: Thursdays at 10:00 am, from April 7, 2023 until June 23, 2023

Where: Redemption Church (Harbor Middle School/PS676) 27 Huntington Street Brooklyn, NY 11231

If you or someone you know is in need of food relief - come through on Thursday's @ 10am to receive you food package. Weekly items are determined by our food partners. For more information please contact us at Admin@RedemptionRedHook.com

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Community

Annual Easter Egg Hunt

When: Apr 8, 2023 12:00-4:00 pm

Where: Coffey Park | 85 Dwight Street Brooklyn, NY 11231

SAVE THE DATE!!! Redemption Church will be hosting its Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday April 8th @ 12pm in Coffey Park. Mark your calendars, Spread the word, and Show up with the kids for a great time of Games, Food, Music, Fun, and a bunch of Candy-filled Easter Eggs!!

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Workshop, Community

NYC DOT 3 Ave safety improvement workshops

When: April 18-27, 2023

Where: 3rd Ave

    NYC DOT will host two in-person workshops focused on making pedestrian safety improvements along 3 Ave and to gather initial feedback on this process. Join DOT on April 18 at PS 24, 427 38 St. Join DOT on April 26 at PS 503, 330 59 St.

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Event, Community, Environmental

The GRID: A Sunset Park Community Climate Justice Plan

When: Apr 15, 2023 11:00-1:00 pm

Where: Uprose Sunset Park

    The path to climate justice is local, and here in Sunset Park, organizations like UPROSE have long been advocating for green economic development along the waterfront. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more and get involved in advocating for the green, resilient industrial district our district needs.  

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