Our April Fools Gift by Mary Ann Pietanza
A personal memoir of Amy born on April 1 in Brooklyn and her life journey. The narrative traces her April Fool's Day birthday, medical challenges, family support, and artistic awakening in Red Hook with the Brooklyn Waterfront Artist Coalition.
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Red Hooks War on Drugs from a Brooklyn Kid’s Perspective
A childhood memoir recalling Red Hook in the 60s and 70s. The author describes the arrival of drugs around 1972, neighborhood fear, families fleeing, and one brother among those lost. The piece traces personal impact as the author pursues school and writing while a parent runs a store to shield the family.
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