Marine Park, Brooklyn, New York City
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Marine Park is a neighborhood located in the New York City borough of Brooklyn, that lies between Mill Basin and Gerritsen Beach. As the name implies, the neighborhood is situated around the park, which is also called Marine Park. The neighborhood is characterized by a mostly Irish populace, with smaller Italian American and African American communities.
Today's Marine Park
Marine Park is mostly made up of white ethnic residents, including many of Irish, Italian, and Jewish extraction. In recent years, as the neighborhood of Midwood has expanded and property values have risen precipitously, young Orthodox Jewish families have become a noticeable presence in the Marine Park neighborhood.
In May 2002, a series of racial attacks against African Americans and West Indians began around the area. Over five incidents, which were charged as "hate crimes," were in the news. The amount of police patrols increased.
The average home in Marine Park sells for around $500,000. Marine Park houses are surrounded by greenery.
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