The Fort Hamilton Armybase Should Close!
Reviving an idea more than a century old to abolish the military installation and build a public park.
News
Hundreds March in Bay Ridge for Palestinian Rights
Local Palestinian–Americans and their supporters rallied on the 70th anniversary of the Nakba, or Catastrophe, as Trump moved the American Embassy to Jerusalem.
Protesters Challenge the NRA in Dyker Heights
When it leaked that the gun group would hold a fundraiser in a few hours, activists mobilized.
6 Things You Need to Know About the 86th Street Station Elevator
First of all, it’s really happening. Construction is scheduled to begin!
Three (Mostly) Easy Bike Rides From Bay Ridge
A guide for casual cyclists and the bike-curious.
The Bad Old Days: The Mad Mail Bomber Who Struck Bay Ridge
In 1982, a booby-trapped package killed a woman on 91st Street. A decade later, the killer struck again. And again. And again. And again.
Could the Oldest House in Bay Ridge Be Destroyed?
Teunis Bergen’s old homestead is for sale, and the realtor suggests the buyer could knock it down.
In Bay Ridge, the Civil War in Yemen is Close to Home
Talking with activists and survivors about the underreported crisis and what you can do.
Bay Ridge Schools Are Some of the Most Overcrowded, but “Colocation” Isn’t the Answer
Shoving more schools into old buildings is going only to exacerbate existing problems.
The Roles an Islamic Center Plays in Bay Ridge
A board member of Beit El-Maqdis talks about hate crimes, community classes, religious services, protest marches and more.