The Epic Rise and Fall of Bay Ridge’s Once Most-Important Institution
A microcosmic history of Bay Ridge in the tale of how a country club was formed, dissolved, and transformed into Fort Hamilton High School.
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Why Are There a Few Blocks on Ridge Boulevard Without Apartment Buildings?
On the enduring influence of William Dowling’s Rhododendron Park, a turn-of-the-century housing development.
Why Are There a Few Blocks On Shore Road Without Apartment Buildings?
“Crescent Hill” was a subdevelopment that we’ve totally forgotten—but its restrictive building-rules survive.
Crappy 100th Birthday, R Train! Love, Bay Ridge
How the R was won and where it got us.
Pipin’s Pub Will NOT Be “Demolished”
Yes, it’s going to close for at least a year. Yes, it’s going to do some renovations. But when it reopens, it will look a lot like it used to!