On Tuesday night shortly after 10pm two 12-year-old boys who were sharing a bike—one pedaled while the other stood on pegs, as seen above—were struck by a hit-and-run driver who may have been drag racing in Gravesend. One of the boys is at Lutheran Hospital in critical condition being treated for cerebral hemorrhaging, while the other is being treated for leg injuries, ABC News... » Read More
The Gravesend shopping experience is one that gives this area of Brooklyn, New York a personality of its own. The shops here have a mix of family owned small time bussiness' and bigger companies that gives this area a feeling of home. The shops here range in variety from antiques to automobiles, from new to old in you Gravesend shopping experience you around find everything you are... » Read More
Coney Island is an icon of the East Coast, located in the southernmost part of Brooklyn in New York City. It is a peninsula that has been a popular vacation destination for decades due to its proximity to the city and beaches, development as a resort area, amusement parks and other attractions.
The legacy of Coney Island began in 1829 with the construction of the Coney Island Hotel. Over the... » Read More
As home to 170,000 people from a variety of ethnic backgrounds, the neighborhood of Gravesend in Brooklyn, New York, offers a diverse selection of restaurants to choose from. There are hundreds of eateries ranging from fresh delis to fine dining, offering delicious ethnic foods and classic New York cuisine.
Gravesend's earliest non-native settlers were predominantly English and Dutch, and... » Read More
Today the neighborhood of Gravesend in Brooklyn, New York, stretches between Coney Island Avenue, Stillwell Avenue, Kings Highway, Coney Island Creek and Shore Parkway. Sheepshead Bay lies to the east of the neighborhood, and Gravesend is within 12 miles of Manhattan and JFK airports.
You can easily get just about anywhere you need to go by taking advantage of the public transportation... » Read More
See a concert, enjoy a delicious dinner and dance all night.
If your nighttime plans in Gravesend don’t include a major concert at MCU Park, a sporting event at Aviator Sports Complex, or a trip into the city for a show, you will find plenty of other interesting activities and nightlife in the area.
From Russian dance clubs to pubs, bowling and delicious restaurants, you will have a great...
Hers was the first land title granted to a woman in the New World.
Although the first known European to land in the Gravesend area was Henry Hudson in 1609, Gravesend’s true founder was a woman...
One of Coney Island’s historic landmark rides.
Today the famed Parachute Jump on Coney Island is a landmark rather than an amusement park ride, but it is still loved by visitors and residents...
The popular Brooklyn neighborhood of Gravesend is home to about 170,000 residents and a whole host of interesting activities, events and attractions. Its convenient location makes it easy to explore the larger Brooklyn area, from the beaches to Coney Island to MCU Park, the New York Aquarium and much more.
How the neighborhood earned its name is not known for sure, but it’s commonly speculated that it was named after the seaport of Gravesend in Kent, England. It’s also thought that perhaps it takes its name from a Dutch settlement called "Gravesande."
Gravesend is thought to have been founded by a woman named Lady Deborah Moody and was the first land title to be given to a woman in the New World. It was also one of the original six towns of Kings County in colonial New York.
With its diverse population, Gravesend offers a wide variety of ethnic restaurants, night clubs and cultural events for visitors and residents to enjoy. You’ll find delicious Turkish, Georgian, Middle Eastern, Indian, Thai, Vietnamese, Italian and classic New York or American cuisine throughout the neighborhood.
If you like to get outdoors, you will find a variety of activities are available all year long. Try ice skating at Aviator Sports Complex, walk or jog the boardwalks, beaches, and trails of area parks, play 18 holes at Marine Park Golf Course, take a boat tour or fishing charter, or spend the day exploring Brighton Beach or Coney Island.
You can also catch a Brooklyn Cyclones game at MCU Park, see a hockey match at Aviator Sports Complex, do some shopping in Brighton Beach or spend a day at the New York Aquarium.
If you are looking to relocate, Gravesend offers a robust real estate market and knowledgeable real estate agents who can help you find the perfect property. There are also good schools and a number of family-friendly activities and attractions nearby.
Partly Cloudy, 67°F on Saturday, May 19, 2012
