Ask a stranger what they know about Red Hook and nine times out of 10 they’ll say, “The school district is really good.” ...

In Foggy’s files, they uncover the Charter of the Port of Red Hook, a historical document from 1855 that designated the area as a Freeport exempt from normal customs duties, taxes, and tariffs.

Image The cargo facilities in the Red Hook area of Brooklyn, pictured in 1981.Credit...Neal Boenzi/The New York Times For decades, supporters of Brooklyn’s maritime industry have fought against ...