Bath Beach, originally part of Dutch New Utrecht founded in 1652, became an early African American settlement and saw growth through transportation developments and socio-economic shifts.
Bath Beach, originally a retreat for wealthy families escaping the city, evolved into a residential neighborhood influenced by significant immigrant populations, particularly after the 1929 stock market crash.
Sinkhole causes damage to unlucky residents' vehicles
"I don't know the next step, I'm waiting for nine o'clock for Allstate to open; the police left, the firemen left, DOT, emergency - nobody could pull it out."