Red Hook anglers chase striped bass amid Erie Basin disruption
Paulie McDonald and fellow Red Hook fishermen press on at 1 a.m. chasing striped bass despite cold air and recent site work at the old Revere Sugar Refinery. locals note water clouding and possible toxins while Erie Basin’s deep channels and opening spans sustain fishing life and decay.
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Tony Sterling case in Red Hook unsolved justice review
The Red Hook murder of Tony Sterling, known as the Santa Clause of Red Hook, remains unresolved. Boomer and Gray faced pretrial detention, were released in 2016, and their cases were sealed after acquittal and dismissal amid disputed testimony and alleged robbery claims.
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Tony” Sterling
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Boomer
Brooklyn District Attorney’s
Red Hook Star Revue
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