Troops and Marine Reservists cleared debris from a Brooklyn waterfront site to prepare for the July 2026 “Sail 250” harbor celebration.
Fort Hamilton High School unveiled a new first-floor Hall of Fame wall honoring alumni, with an official induction ceremony set for April.
FORT HAMILTON — A FULL CLOSURE OF THE FORT HAMILTON PARKWAY BRIDGE went into effect Thursday night, Jan. 8, and will continue through Saturday morning.
After recent $1.4 million upgrades to John Paul Jones Park, also known as Cannonball Park, the park marks a long and storied history.
They wouldn’t miss this day for anything else on earth. They are the men of New Utrecht High School – the football men – the alums.
Fort Hamilton, built 1825–31, is the nation’s second oldest active fort, vital in the Civil War, draft riots and both World Wars.
THE FORT Hamilton Distillery, founded in 2016, is recreating 18th-century rye whiskey recipes in Industry City.
Compiled by Meaghan McGoldrick and Heather J. Chin Between Friday, September 12 and Sunday, September 21, the 68th Precinct received reports of one burglary, one grand larceny and one robbery.
Compiled by Meaghan McGoldrick and Heather J. Chin Between Friday, September 12 and Sunday, September 21, the 68th Precinct received reports of one burglary, one grand larceny and one robbery.
In the wake of several serious automobile collisions with pedestrians, including some fatalities, and cries from the community for safer streets, the 68th Precinct has increased the amount of tickets given for speeding by nearly 100 percent between December, 2012 and August, 2013.
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There was warm applause at the 68th Precinct Community Councils October meeting, as commanding officer Deputy Inspector Richard DiBlasio introduced the precincts new executive officer.
Captain Joseph Haywood comes to the precinct which covers Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights and F …
Councilmember Vincent Gentile went toe-to-toe with his challenger John Quaglione at a forum hosted by the Brooklyn Real Estate Board at the Dyker Beach Golf Club on Wednesday, October 2.
Quaglione, who is deputy chief of staff to State Senator Marty Golden, got to throw punches first, conte …
It was a red letter day for one of the neighborhoods men in blue.
Richard DiBlasio, the commander of the 68th Precinct, was promoted to deputy inspector in a ceremony at One Police Plaza held the morning of Thursday, August 29.DiBlasio came to the precinct which encom …68th Precinct
Between Sunday, May 12 and Sunday, May 19, the 68th Precinct received reports of one robbery, one auto theft, three burglaries and two grand larcenies. The 68th Precinct serves Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights and Fort Hamilton.
THREATE …
The U.S. government will not be moving the National Guard Weapons of Mass Destruction Civic Support Team (WMD-CST) from Fort Hamilton any time soon.
The day after five members of the team provided critical support in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings, Congressmember Michael Grimm an …
The City’s Department of Transportation is calling for sealed competitive bids for the reconstruction of the Bay Ridge Avenue bridge. This is a structure at the foot of Bay Ridge Avenue at Shore Road, which also serves as the entranceway to the American Veterans Memorial Pier (69th Street Pier).< ...
Young GOP’ers hail Seth Low’s birthday
Members of Brooklyn’s independent Young Republican Club trekked to Green-Wood Cemetery in Sunset Park to commemorate the 163rd birthday of Seth Low, who is a permanen …
The 68th Precinct ended 2012 with an overall reduction in the seven index crimes of about two percent.
In all, as of December 30, 2012, there were 21 fewer crimes in the neighborhoods of Bay Ridge, Fort Hamilton and Dyker Heights than in 2011, according to the citys crime trac …
68th Precinct
Between Sunday, November 25 and Sunday, December 2, the 68th Precinct received reports of four grand larcenies, two burglaries and one robbery. The 68th Precinct serves Bay Ridge, Fort Hamilton and Dyker Heights.
SURREPTICIOUS S …
Does the name “Murphy” sound familiar? Eddie Murphy, the actor and comedian who starred in such famous films as “Dr. Dolittle,” “The Nutty Professor” and “Beverly Hills Cop” and its
The rehabilitation of the lower path at Owls Head Park which has undergone significant erosion over the years topped the list of Fiscal Year 2014 capital budget priorities that members of Community Board 10 signed off on at their October meeting.
Indeed, parks with 17 items — dom …
The Dyker Heights Civic Association hosted a debate for candidates seeking office on October 9, where two incumbents got the floor all to themselves because their opponents did not attend.
Assemblymember Peter Abbate, who is a Democrat, and Congressmember Michael Grimm, who is a Republican …
Bay Ridge Weekend Extravaganza
If you live in or near Bay Ridge–this weekend, get ready for one of the largest youth events here the 46th annual Children’s Ragamuffin Parade on Saturday, September 29 — and one of the oldest and longes …
The alarms on the parked cars went off as members of the Fort Hamilton High School band spearheaded the Bay Ridge Center (BRCOA) walkathon indicating on Saturday that it was time to raise money for its Meals-on-Wheels program and a van to replace the one totaled earlier this year when it was hit …
A solemn ceremony was held on the afternoon of 9/11 at Fort Hamilton to mark the 11th anniversary of the terrorist attacks.
Garrison Commander Colonel Eluyn Gines spoke to the soldiers and employees at the army base of how September 11 affected him personally. Gines had left the Pentagon t …
68th Precinct
Between Sunday, August 26 and Sunday, September 2, the 68th Precinct received reports of two burglaries, two grand larcenies and two robberies. The 68th Precinct serves Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights and Fort Hamilton.
RANSACKING RUFF …
The campaign to build a smart home for Bryan Dilberian, a triple amputee Afghanistan veteran born and raised in Brooklyn and an alumnus of Fort Hamilton High school, got $3,255 closer to its goal, thanks to a donation made by three IHG Army Hotels properties and the Lend Lease Community Fund.
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Bay Ridge is once again more than ready to fight against crime when the annual National Night Out event kicks off on August 7.
Each precinct in New York hosts an event; in the 68th Precinct which serves Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights and Fort Hamilton a large crowd turns out …
On June 27, the gates of Fort Hamilton were open to the community as the base toasted area residents, activists, elected officials and organizations.
This night is about you, stressed Colonel Michael Gould, the commander of Fort Hamilton. We are thanking you for everything you do for …
68th Precinct
Between Sunday, June 17 and Sunday, June 24, the 68th Precinct received reports of two burglaries, one assault and one grand larceny. The 68th Precinct serves Bay Ridge, Fort Hamilton and Dyker Heights.
CONSTRUCTION BUNGLE
A work …
With the sun shining brightly on the bluff, and a fireboat streaming a watery salute in the background, Fort Hamiltons Command Sergeant Major Sylvia Laughlin retired from the U.S. Army and transferred the visible symbols of her position to her successor, the forts new Command Sergeant Major H …
Between Sunday, June 3 and Sunday, June 10, the 68th Precinct received reports of two grand larcenies, one robbery and two burglaries. The 68th Precinct serves Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights and Fort Hamilton.
RUDE ROOMMATE
On Sunday, June 3 at 8 p.m., a 29-year-old …
Thanks to the generosity of area residents and businesses, the effort to build a smart house for a Wounded Warrior is $20,000 closer to the finish line.
A cocktail party at Hunters Steak & Ale House, on Fourth Avenue at 94th Street, brought in that much and more for the Tunnel to Tow …
Bay Ridge Family Picnic on Sunday, May 6th
This coming Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Bay Ridge Community Council will be hosting its annual family picnic on the Bluff overlooking the Narrows, inside the Fort Hamilton Army Base.
With the array of activities and entertainment sc …
Transferring rivalries from the ballot box to the picnic ground, local Democrats and Republicans will face off for the second time in a tug-of-war competition at the Bay Ridge Community Councils upcoming community picnic.
This time, though, the champs will take home a huge loving cup, th …