Bay Ridge

Bay Ridge is a neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York.

Although Bay Ridge is often thought of as a predominantly Italian-American neighborhood, in actuality only 20% or so of the current residents identify themsleves as being of Italian descent. Another 20% identify themselves as being of Irish descent. There is also a large and active Greek-American population. In addition Bay Ridge is home to one of the oldest Arab-American populations in New York, but they only make up 2–3% of the neighborhood population. Several generations ago, the neighborhood was well known for its Scandinavian residents, and the neighborhood still hosts an annual Norwegian Day Parade. From 1990 Bay Ridge has become one of the favorite places for immigrants from the former Soviet Union.

Bay Ridge is located in the southwest corner of Brooklyn, New York. The neighborhood is bounded by 65th Street to the North, Rt 278 to the East, and Shore Road to the West. The southern border is either 86th Street or 101st Street, as the area below 86th Street is sometimes considered a separate neighborhood named Fort Hamilton.

The Verrazano Narrows Bridge connects this neighborhood with Staten Island.

Saturday Night Fever was set here, as well as nearby Bensonhurst.

External Links

• Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 12
• Bay Ridge St. Patrick's Day Parade
• Bay Ridge Business