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3 days ago · Gravesend is a diverse, family-oriented community in South Brooklyn that benefits from its close proximity to Coney Island’s beach and amusement park. Though the name might be a deterrent, one theory claims that Gravesend is named after the Dutch word for “Count’s beach.”
5 days ago · Its origins can be traced back to a leper hospital founded on the site in 1189. Aymer de Valance endowed land to support the hospital and build a chapel in the early 14th century, making this medieval structure a testament to Gravesend’s enduring history. Gravesend provides a glimpse into the past, offering visitors a unique blend of ...
1 day ago · Coney Island, New York City, New York. Thanks to its sandy beach and Atlantic Ocean views, Coney Island is one of New York City's best escapes. A hotspot since the early 1900s, Coney Island and ...
5 days ago · Due to planned service upgrades, the F train will not stop between Kings Highway and Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue, and D trains will not run between Bay 50th Street and Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue. Free shuttle buses will run between Kings Highway and Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue, or riders can take the N or Q trains to the end of the line.
4 days ago · Developers behind the proposed Coney Island casino unveiled their latest plans for the gaming facility this week, along with new project renderings. New sketches for The Coney depict the gambling den amidst the backdrop of a 500-room hotel, a 2,500-seat concert venue, high-end restaurants, 90,000 square feet of meeting and event space and a ...
5 days ago · Gravesend. When in Gravesend and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like New York Aquarium or Luna Park and hop on the metro to see more the city at Avenue U Station (McDonald Av.) or Avenue U Station (W 8th St.). Bath Beach.
2 days ago · Members of Scouting America ’s Troop 18G will be hosting a “Cookie Social” event “on the avenue” at Bay Ridge Catholic Academy ’s Meletia Hall, 365 83rd St., on May 28, beginning at 7 p.m. The all-girl troop — which is part of the recently rebranded Boy Scouts of America — is led by Scoutmaster Shirley Chin and meets every ...
