Fort Hamilton Veterans Memorial Highway sign unveiled to honor sacrifices of Brooklyn’s military community
State Sen. Scarcella-Spanton at the Fort Hamilton Veterans Memorial Highway Sign Unveiling with USAG Fort Hamilton Commander Colonel Melissa Cantwell. Photo courtesy of the Office of Sen. Scarcella-Spanton
FORT HAMILTON — A NEW HIGHWAY SIGN HONORING VETERANS WAS UNVEILED FRIDAY at the 92nd Street Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Overpass, which is adjacent to the U.S. Army Garrison at Fort Hamilton. State Sen. Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (D-23) joined military leaders, elected officials and veterans’ advocates for the unveiling of the Fort Hamilton Veterans Memorial Highway sign. The Fort Hamilton Veterans Memorial Highway designation recognizes the Fort Hamilton base as an integral part of Brooklyn’s military history. As the last active-duty military installation in New York City, Fort Hamilton continues to play a crucial role in national defense, community engagement, and veteran support. The New York State Senate passed Scarcella-Spanton’s legislation, Senate Bill S9764, which Gov. Kathy Hochul signed in 2024, making the veterans highway designation possible.
Joining Scarcella-Spanton for the unveiling ceremony were Assemblymember Alec Brook-Krasny, USAG Fort Hamilton Commander Colonel Melissa Cantwell, Raymond Aalbue of the United Military Veterans of Kings County, Lieutenant Colonel David Ryan of the National Guard, veterans from across Brooklyn and representatives from New York State Department of Transportation Region 11.
“The veterans of Southern Brooklyn have not only served with valor, but they have also made tremendous sacrifices for this country. Time and again, they have put their duty above all else, and their service did not end when they returned to civilian life,” said Scarcella-Spanton.
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BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — ‘A miracle that no one was killed …’ That’s what neighbors are saying about the collapse of the Hotel St. George marquee. Shown in this photograph are workmen beginning the removal and repair of the historic, old neon sign at the corner, referencing a relic of Brooklyn Heights’ past: the St. George Hotel.
ATLANTIC AVENUE — Exhausted shopper with cluster of bags and goods from mall at Boerum Place stops to look at huge construction site across the street. “Is that REALLY going to be a jail??” Her male companion is reassuring, “Nothing like Rikers … this is 21st Century.”
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — Overheard in line at one of most popular pastry outlets on Montague Street: “Hope I can get them into a camp …” A mother with two pre-schoolers in tow was showing a friend the Dodge Y flyer for Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 18.
