Gilbert Sorrentino – Hey Ridge

The Long-Forgotten History of Leif Ericson Park

The sprawling former parkway near the Bay Ridge northern border offers a microcosmic history of the community in the 20th century, from the Irish shantytown it replaced to the site of overdose and murder it became.

How a Beautiful Bay Ridge Park Became Its Most Overlooked

On the history of McKinley Park, a misunderstood little greenspace.

Before Ferry Service Returns to Bay Ridge, A Look Back at Local Ferry History

Passenger boat service dates back at least to the 1770s.

Where Did Bay Ridge’s Best Novelist Live?

EXCLUSIVE: Gilbert Sorrentino’s correct childhood address—just about where you’d expect it to be.

Gilbert Sorrentino books about Bay Ridge and elsewhere

An Introduction to Novelist Gilbert Sorrentino’s Bay Ridge

A little context for the life and work of our greatest homegrown writer.

Gilbert Sorrentino Walking Tour

Meet at noon sharp on the corner of 69th Street and Fourth Avenue for a tour of relevant locales from the late local writer’s life, including his…