Caribbean events in NYC

Find upcoming events in your neighborhood

How Brooklyn became Part of New York City

Name: How Brooklyn became Part of New York City
Start: 2025-11-02T13:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-11-02T14:30:00-05:00
Location: Salt Marsh Nature Center

: November 2, 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm.

: Free

How Brooklyn Became Part of New York City

In 1898, proud Brooklyn consolidated with four other counties to become New York City. What led to that decision? Who was for it, who was against? Find out from Brooklyn Borough Historian Ron Schweiger with this free program offered at the Salt Marsh Nature Center in Marine Park. Sponsored by the Salt Marsh Alliance, a non-profit dedicated to promoting stewardship of the Forever Wild areas of Marine Park.