Red Hook East and West Hold Back-to-Back Housing Meetings
Red Hook East and West housing complexes each host monthly tenant meetings led by their presidents. Councilman Carlos Menchaca attended both to urge support for Participatory Budgeting projects. Attendees heard about an after school program, housing court services, GED courses, and community events including Earth Day and fundraisers for school supplies and anti gang initiatives.
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Mayor backs universal pre k and after school program expansion
Citywide push for universal pre k continues with a new after school offer funded by CityParks Foundation in two neighborhoods. In Red Hook, the free 3 30 to 6 30 program serves grades 6 to 8 with snacks trips and daily activities including science and media arts led by Anna and Olivia. Two pet tortoises Franklin and Leroy illustrate the science module as kids study plants insects and animals while learning video making photography and film editing. Only one middle schooler has enrolled so far and signups are easy via Anna at 917 816 6990 or abakis cityparksfoundation.org.
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