Did Verrazzano Really Ever Sail into New York?
Reviving an old controversy about whether our bridge’s namesake was actually a pirate and a fraud.
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Bay Ridge’s Forgotten Slaves
Bay Ridge has a troubled history of systemic racism, from its founding to the present.
Why Does Bay Ridge Have Fancy Names for First and Second Avenues?
Fights erupted in the early 20th century over street names meant to “greatly improve” Bay Ridge—like “Emerald,” and “Beechwood.”