The Penguin Guide to Jazz on CD (6th edition), introduces vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson by pointing out that if he “were a saxophonist, trumpeter, or pianist, he would be regarded as a major figure in ...

The first few “walking with coffee” columns were interviews with Millennials, in which we discussed their views of “boomers.” One common complaint was that the post-war generation refused to let go of ...

Jam’It Bistro, a Jamaican restaurant at 367 Columbia Street, down the block from DeFonte’s, is making history as one of the first restaurants in New York City allowed to accept Electronic Benefits ...

On Prospect Park West, just south of Prospect Avenue sits a small outpost of flavor and coolness Dog Day Afternoon. The shop, opened by Joe Boyle, a Chicago native, and his partner Jay Kerr, serves up ...

There are some movies that are such dumb fun they’re impervious to criticism. In fact, scratching too hard at them — tugging on this loose end or poking at that plot hole — does yourself a disservice ...

The 2024 Red Hook Softball League resumed play on July 11 after a Fourth of July break. In the first game of the evening, the Record Shop took on MiniBar at Dovey Diamond. Last place MiniBar jumped ...

Those interested in learning how to kayak can do so for free at Valentino Pier Park thanks to the Red Hook Boaters. The Red Hook Boaters are a group of volunteers who teach people how to kayak twice a ...

Care Forward, a nanny organization that works to guarantee good working conditions for domestic workers, celebrated their annual Care Heros with an award program on July 11 at Emma’s Torch Cafe.

The question this month was to recall an experience in which they were discriminated against or treated unfairly. James “Papa” Johnson – One time me and my brother and my homeboys were at my uncle’s ...

(Editor’s note – Mr. Hang takes issue with our characterization of these events, and requested that we include his clarification: “Please note that we have NOT called for a “moratorium on new ...

The genesis for many of director Susan Seidelman’s movies starts with scribbled notes on subway rides, capturing the essence of strangers who fascinate her. After observing people’s behavior, ...

While this newspaper doesn’t always hear what our readers think of our articles, we have always been well received by our industry peers. In 11 of the 12 years that we’ve been a member of the NY State ...