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Red Hook in the Snow (Video)

by redhookwaterfr
October 9, 2017

Rich with industrial charm, waterfront views and quirky character, Red Hook was transformed for a few days by a whirling, blustering storm that blanketed the neighborhood with snow. The first substantial accumulation of the winter provided a perfect opportunity to hike through the slushy streets and capture the atmospheric scenes.

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Shop owners shovel their sidewalks on Van Brunt Street, the central commercial street.

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Bundled-up young residents are eager to get on their sleds.

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Closer to the waterfront, the wind sends a blinding swirl of snow around the industrial buildings.

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A lone vintage vehicle turns on Coffey Street.

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The dog must be walked, even in a storm.

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Residential stoops on Dikeman Street stand out with a topping of snow.

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The intrepid mail carrier doesn’t let the storm stop delivery on Wolcott Street.

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The snow accumulates faster than residents can shovel.

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A little snow doesn’t prevent dogs and owners from gathering for a romp.

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A snowy path at the waterfront.

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The red of the Waterfront Barge Museum pops against a snowy white scene.

[Photos and video by Susan De Vries]