My most regular writing can be found on my Substack, where I post weekly about topics that interest me, most of which are related to urban planning, NYC, policy, and sustainability.
Below is a collection of some of my pieces about Carroll Gardens / Red Hook / Gowanus, written on behalf of The Red Hook Star-Revue.
2026
February: A long-awaited toilet finally comes at Louis Valentino, Jr. Park and Pier
2025
August: A program from New York Foundation for Senior Citizens may help alleviate housing concerns
July: Historic Brooklyn restaurant, Lundy’s, re-opened in Red Hook
2024
April: Updates on plans from NYC Department of City Planning
May: Red Hook Rec Center’s new media room comes complete with a media educator
February: DOT’s carshare program is underutilized
January: One of Red Hook’s best kept secrets? Its Rec Center
2023
November: Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso unveils a comprehensive plan for the borough
October: Participatory budgeting in District 39
August: Re-designing Third Avenue could enhance Sunset Park and save lives
July : New mandatory composting law comes to NYC
June : Red Hook Farms offers fresh, affordable produce
May : Smith Street locals attempt to form a BID
March : Report out from the Brooklyn 76th Precinct’s monthly meeting
February : Report out from the Brooklyn Community Board 6 monthly meeting
January : Review of ACQ Bakery
“Drinking with Katherine”
My column about bars in NYC runs monthly in The Village Star-Revue.
Accidental Bar – Sake in East Village
Fraunces Tavern – Historic bar in FiDi
Loreley Beer Garden – Where to find eggnog
Sly Fox – Ukrainian bar in East Village
Commodore II – Fried chicken & blended tropical drinks in East Village
Fanelli’s – Old time bar in SoHo
Cellar 36 – Wine bar in Two Bridges
The York – Happy hour burgers and bar in East Village
Book Bars – Bars to drink & read around lower Manhattan
Peculier Pub – Giant menu of beer in Greenwich Village
Sophie’s – Casual old school bar in East Village