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.”
Fights erupted in the early 20th century over street names meant to “greatly improve” Bay Ridge—like “Emerald,” and “Beechwood.”
Professor Paul Moses lectured at the Bay Ridge Historical Society last night about the troubled and surprising history between two prominent ethnic groups.