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Author Talk with Rebecca Bratspies: Naming Gotham, Part II

Thu, Mar 13

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Bayside Historical Society

BHS welcomes back author Rebecca Bratspies for an ongoing presentation about more of the intriguing individuals behind the names of New York City's iconic landmarks.

Author Talk with Rebecca Bratspies: Naming Gotham, Part II
Author Talk with Rebecca Bratspies: Naming Gotham, Part II

Time & Location

Mar 13, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Bayside Historical Society, 208 Totten Ave, Queens, NY 11359, USA

About The Event

Part of Bayside Historical Society's Author Talk at the Castle Series


Cost: $10.00 for BHS members; $15.00 for non-members


Bayside Historical Society is excited to have author Rebecca Bratspies return for an ongoing presentation about more of the intriguing individuals behind the names of New York City's most famous roads, bridges, neighborhoods, and institutions. From the Kosciuszko Bridge to the Outerbridge Crossing to Shirley Chisholm State Park, these names reflect the vibrant history of the city that never sleeps, though few are aware of their real stories. Join Rebecca Bratspies once again as she reveals the dynamic personalities behind the names that have become New York's urban shorthand for traffic jams, culture, and recreation.


About the author: Rebecca Bratspies is a longtime resident of Astoria, Queens. She is a professor at CUNY School of Law. A scholar of environmental justice and human rights, Rebecca has written scores of law review articles; four other books, including Environmental Justice: Law Policy and Regulation; and three environmental justice comic books: Mayah's Lot, Bina’s Plant and Troop's Run (with Charlie LaGreca-Velasco). She serves on NYC's Environmental Justice Advisory Board, is a scholar with the Center for Progressive Reform, and is a member of the NYC Bar Environmental Committee. ABA-SEER honored her work with its Commitment to Diversity and Justice Award.


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Tickets

  • General admission, BHS member

    Author Talk with Rebecca Bratspies — Naming Gotham, Part II

    $10.00
  • General admission, non-member

    Author Talk with Rebecca Bratspies — Naming Gotham, Part II

    $15.00

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