fromBrooklyn Eagle1 month agoCarroll Gardens historyFor loyal area residents, however, a restoration seemed to be a way to keep longtime residents on the neighborhood's narrow streets, and a new name was one of the first steps.Brooklyn
BrooklynfromBrooklyn Eagle1 month agoHow Bushwick got its nameThe Meserole family were early settlers and significant landowners in Brooklyn, shaping the neighborhoods of Greenpoint and Williamsburg.
fromBrooklyn Eagle1 month agoHow Borough Park got its nameBorough Park evolved into a center of Orthodox Judaism through waves of immigration and demographic shifts over the years.
BrooklynfromBrooklyn Eagle1 month agoHow Bensonhurst Got Its NameNew Utrecht's historical roots originated from early Dutch land transactions, deeply influencing the development of present-day Bensonhurst.
Boston foodfromBrooklyn Eagle2 months agoJune 6: ON THIS DAY IN HISTORYTwo significant events in Brooklyn demonstrate community engagement and the importance of youth in shaping society.