Bay Ridge's traditionally Irish-Italian-Norwegian neighborhood is primarily residential and now includes Arab and Russian families. Originally called "Yellow Hook" because of the yellow clay in the soil, the name was quickly changed in 1853 after New York suffered a Yellow Fever epidemic. Fort Hamilton,
New York City's only active Army post, is located beneath the Verrazano Narrows Bridge, the second longest single span suspension bridge in the world. There's a wide variety of restaurants to choose from, especially on Third Avenue.

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Bedford-Stuyvesant or ("Bed-Stuy"), Brooklyn's largest African-American neighborhood, was formed after a merging of two rural communities: "Bedford" and "Stuyvesant Heights" in 1931. A mostly residential neighborhood, Bed-Stuy features many beautiful and historic brownstones that have been recently renovated.

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Bensonhurst natives consider their neighborhood the true "Little Italy," although it now includes Albanian, Pakistani, Korean, Chinese, Mexican, and Eastern European immigrants. Home to the historic New Utrecht Reformed Church, Bensonhurst still feels like an old-time Brooklyn neighborhood.

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Boerum Hill borders Brooklyn Heights and Cobble Hill, and has become a sought-after neighborhood by young professionals. A beautiful historic neighborhood with gorgeous architecture and some of Brooklyn's best restaurants, Boerum Hill is a fun place to spend some time.

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Brooklyn Heights was New York's first historic district and offers dozens of excellent restaurants, historic churches, shops and the Brooklyn Historical Society, an excellent resource for anyone interest in anything about Brooklyn's history. The area's brownstone buildings and shopping district give it a quaint yet thriving feel. Stroll along the Promenade for breathtaking views of the lower Manhattan skyline.

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Brownsville is a mainly African-American and Caribbean-American neighborhood, located on the eastern edge of Brooklyn. At the turn of the 20th century, Brownsville was known as "Jerusalem of America," for its mostly Jewish population. It was politically radical in the 1920s and 30s, electing socialists and American Labor Party candidates to the state assembly. The neighborhood fell on hard time after World War II, but community groups have worked to revitalize the area.

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Bushwick is one of the six original towns of Brooklyn, founded in 1661 by Peter Stuyvesant as "Boswijck," or "town in the woods." During the mid 1800s, Bushwick was home to "Brewer's Row," 14 breweries in a span of 14 city blocks, including Rheingold. Now a predominately African-American and Latino community, Bushwick is seeing an emergence of retail stores, single family homes, and renovated brownstones and mansions

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Carroll Gardens was named after Charles Carroll, the only Catholic signer of the Declaration of Independence. Smith Street boasts some of New York's hottest restaurants. Although Carroll Gardens is a trendy area today, there are still plenty of old school Italian-American residents to be found.

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Cobble Hill is a quiet neighborhood that is home to many landmarked buildings. It has a strong Middle Eastern presence, particularly along Atlantic Avenue. You can buy fresh hummus, a variety of olives and excellent cheeses at many excellent markets. The historic district includes the Kane Street Synagogue, Brooklyn's oldest synagogue, and Verandah Place where author Tom Wolfe once lived. Cobble Hill is a quiet neighborhood of bookstores, shops, and restaurants.

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Coney Island will make you smile on a summer's day. Ride the famous Cyclone roller coaster, enjoy a Nathan's hot dog, and watch the famous Mermaid Parade, the world's largest and strangest art parade that launches the summer season every year.

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Crown Heights, bordering Bedford-Stuyvesant and Lefferts Gardens, is home to the famous Brooklyn Children's Museum, the first museum created specifically for children when it was founded in 1899. The African-American and Hasidic residents have been working together to foster harmony and cooperation among the varied racial groups.

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Ditmas Park is one of three Flatbush neighborhoods which have been officially designated a Historic District. Located on land that remained rural until the early 20th century, it is a suburban housing development consisting of large, free-standing, fabulous Victorian homes built in the 1900s.

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DUMBO stands for "Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass. Giant artist-owned loft spaces have spawned a number of top galleries. DUMBO has now become popular with a richer, trendier crowd. The riverfront park boasts a unique and unforgettable view of the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges and the Manhattan skyline.

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Dyker Heights is a mostly Italian-American community located between Bay Ridge and Bensonhurst. The neighborhood may have been named for two Van Dykes who helped to divide the land in 1719 or for the dikes used to reclaim marshland in the area. Dyker Heights is famous for its spectacular Christmas decorations, possibly the most ornate displays in all of New York City.

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East Flatbush is a hub for Caribbean immigrants to Brooklyn. You'll find spicy Caribbean fare the many restaurants in the neighborhood.

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East New York is a mostly low to middle income neighborhood. The oldest building in East New York is New Lots Reformed Church, built in 1823 by Dutch farmers. The historic Evergreen Cemetery on the Brooklyn-Queens border crosses partially into East New York. Created by leading 19th century designers including Calvin Vaux, the Cemetery boasts striking views of Manhattan and Jamaica Bay.

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Flatbush is one of Brooklyn's original six towns and its history is reflected beautifully at the Flatbush Reformed Dutch Church established by Peter Stuyvesant in 1654. Its Tiffany windows are inspiring. Formerly a Jewish, Italian, and Irish neighborhood, Flatbush is now a largely Jamaican neighborhood. Flatbush is the home of Erasmus Hall High School, on of America's oldest public schools.

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Fort Greene is named for Revolutionary War general Nathaniel Greene and is one of Brooklyn's most diverse neighborhoods. You'll find the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), and great restaurants.

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Gravesend is one of Brooklyn's original six towns and the only one founded by the English and by a woman, Lady Deborah Moody in 1643. According to local lore, even the grumpster Peter Stuyvesant sought the Lady's opinion on various issues.

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Greenpoint is known as Brooklyn's "Little Poland." The main drag is Manhattan Avenue along which you'll find traditional Polish bakeries.

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Kensington is located south of Prospect Park. It is the most diverse neighborhood in Brooklyn and is one of the most diverse in the United States.

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Marine Park is a residential area that features an 800-acre park with Brooklyn's largest golf course.

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Midwood gets its name from the Dutch Midwout or "Middle Woods," a still apt name today, as many of Midwood's streets are peaceful and tree-lined. A mostly Jewish residential neighborhood with beautiful free-standing hundred-year-old Victorian and Edwardian homes, famous past residents have included Woody Allen and Arthur Miller. The neighborhood includes a substantial population of Modern Orthodox Jews and some Hassidim, and many shops are closed on Saturdays and Jewish holidays.

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Mill Basin lies along Jamaica Bay. The neighborhood was a heavily industrialized area until after World War II and then became the mostly residential community it is today.

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Park Slope is one of Brooklyn's most beautiful neighborhoods, boasting blocks of well-preserved brownstones and the gorgeous Prospect Park. At Grand Army Plaza, you'll find the magnificent Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch built for $250,000 in 1902 to honor Civil War heroes. The Arch was designed by John Duncan who also designed Grant's Tomb.

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Prospect Heights is adjacent to Park Slope, and features the Brooklyn Museum, second in size only to the Metropolitan Museum. The Brooklyn Botanic Garden is only a block away from the museum.

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Red Hook was settled in 1636 by the Dutch, and has good and bad times. Right now, Red Hook is experiencing a revitalization with appealing restaurants and shops.

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Sheepshead Bay is a seaside residential neighborhood, named for the sheepshead fish, that no longer exist there. There are many excellent seafood restaurants in Sheepshead Bay.

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Sunset Park in south Brooklyn is where the historic Green-Wood Cemetery is located. It's an architectural haven from its Victorian Gothic entrance gate to the ornate mausoleums. Famous "residents" include Boss Tweed, Basquiat and Leonard Bernstein.

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Williamsburg is Brooklyn's artist enclave, especially along busy Bedford Avenue. Originally a mainly Hasidic neighborhood, the new element of East Village types is a contrast to the traditional orthodox Jewish community. There are also strong Latino and Italian presences here making for a true melting pot.

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Windsor Terrace is a small, family neighborhood south of Park Slope. They have great ethnic restaurants.

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Brooklyn Genealogy - Can you trace your genealogy to Brooklyn? Probably. One out of every seven Americans can trace their family roots through the streets of Brooklyn. It is truly the borough of immigrants.