Keg and Lantern Wins Top Craft Beer Awards 2023
Red Hook venue Keg and Lantern at 158 Beard Street earned the FX Matt award as Best Craft Beer Brewery in New York State at the TAP NY 2023 festival held May 20 and 21 at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Woodstock. The brewery also won bronze for Jamm Session IPA and silver for Gothic Dark Lager while performers linked to the event included the Wailers Blues Traveler and guests. Current owner Little Nicky Defonte praised the honor while praising his father.
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The Hook premier on Red Hook docks at Waterfront Museum
Brooklyn's BNW Rep mounts the American stage premiere of Arthur Miller's unpublished The Hook adapted by Ron Hutchinson. James Dacre directs. Claire Beckman leads. Set aboard The Waterfront Museum barge in Red Hook with performances June 9 to 25 at 8 pm.
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Daniel J Defonte Way Named In Brooklyn Street Ceremony
The Defonte's Sandwich Shop area will be renamed Daniel J Defonte Way with a ceremony at 10 am Saturday June 17 in front of the store at Columbia and Luquer Streets. Spanky initiated the petition after Danny Defonte’s death to honor his legacy and set the record straight.
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NYC DOT Chief Unveils Citywide Curbside EV Charging Report
NYCDOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez released the nation's first curbside Level 2 EV charging pilot evaluation showing high usage and reliability across plugs citywide. Mayor Adams called the data clear and praised equitable infrastructure distribution aiding the EV transition. Raghu added remarks on convenient charging options for diverse neighborhoods.
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Boaters Open 2023 Season at Valentino Pier Red Hook
Red Hook launches 2023 boating season at Louis Valentino Jr. Pier Park with free kayak paddling. Volunteers provide equipment and safety tips. registration required. Sessions run Thursdays evenings June 1 to August 17, Saturdays June 3 to 24, and Sundays July 2 to September with City of Water Day on July 15.
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Ample Hills saga Linked to hedge fund move and bankruptcy
The piece outlines how Schmitt’s standalone ice cream unit burned cash due to an oversized factory and failed growth. Hedge fund manager Mike Zapata via Sententia Capital leveraged a $1 million loan to regain control, risking Ample Hills and its workers while seeking to protect his investors. The narrative notes later auction activity and conflicting local views on Zapata.
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