A few acres at the tip of Bay Ridge provide a microcosmic history of that part of the neighborhood, from Coney Island-like amusements to Vietnam-era protests.
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True Crime Bay Ridge: The Many Murders of John Kilbride
A young art student was killed in Bay Ridge in 1899 and dumped in the bay. His killer remained undiscovered for decades—until two more people were murdered.
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When Bay Ridge Was a Vacation Destination to Rival Coney Island
On the rough-and-tumble resort at the edge of Fort Hamilton village.
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