
Brighton Beach
A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York, from which some players with ties to the Russian mob joined Molly's game.
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Summary
Brighton Beach is a Brooklyn neighborhood situated in the southern part of the borough, along the Atlantic Ocean coastline and within the greater Coney Island area. It is bordered by Coney Island to the west, Manhattan Beach to the east, Sheepshead Bay to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the south. The area is recognized for its significant Russian-speaking immigrant population and serves as a popular summer destination for New York City residents, offering beaches and proximity to Coney Island's amusement parks. Brighton Beach is part of Brooklyn Community District 13, with the primary ZIP Code 11235, and is policed by the 60th Precinct of the NYPD. Politically, it falls within the New York City Council's 48th District. The neighborhood has also been associated with the Russian mob, as mentioned in the context of Molly Bloom's high-stakes poker enterprise.
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Extracted Attributes
City
New York City
State
New York
Borough
Brooklyn
Country
United States of America
Latitude
40.5796437
Known For
Summer destination for New York City residents, Beaches along the Atlantic Ocean, Proximity to amusement parks in Coney Island, Bustling boardwalk, Nightlife, Russian Nightclubs and restaurants
Longitude
-73.9611102
Location Type
Neighborhood
Key Demographics
High population of Russian-speaking immigrants
Primary ZIP Code
11235
Policing Precinct
60th Precinct of the New York City Police Department
Notable Attraction
New York Aquarium
New York City Council District
48th District
Timeline
- First European Jews settled in this beachfront area, making it a home for immigrants. (Source: brightonbeach.com)
1900s
- McDonald's closed down in Brighton Beach. (Source: brightonbeach.com)
1970s
Wikipedia
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Brighton Beach is a neighborhood in the southern portion of the New York City borough of Brooklyn, within the greater Coney Island area along the Atlantic Ocean coastline. Brighton Beach is bounded by Coney Island proper at Ocean Parkway to the west, Manhattan Beach at Corbin Place to the east, Sheepshead Bay at the Belt Parkway to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the south along the beach and boardwalk. It is known for its high population of Russian-speaking immigrants, and as a summer destination for New York City residents due to its beaches along the Atlantic Ocean and its proximity to the amusement parks in Coney Island. Brighton Beach is part of Brooklyn Community District 13, and its primary ZIP Code is 11235. It is patrolled by the 60th Precinct of the New York City Police Department. Politically, Brighton Beach is represented by the New York City Council's 48th District.
Web Search Results
- Brighton Beach - Apple Maps
Brighton Beach is a neighborhood in the southern portion of the New York City borough of Brooklyn, within the greater Coney Island area along the Atlantic Ocean coastline. Brighton Beach is bounded by Coney Island proper at Ocean Parkway to the west, Manhattan Beach at Corbin Place to the east, Sheepshead Bay at the Belt Parkway to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the south along the beach and boardwalk. More Less More on Wikipedia ## Details ### Location Brighton Beach
- Brighton Beach - CityNeighborhoods.NYC
Located in southern Brooklyn, Brighton Beach is a vibrant neighborhood famous for its long stretch of sandy beaches and its bustling boardwalk. Flanked by Coney Island and Manhattan Beach, Brighton Beach provides plenty of residential areas for families along with its sun-splashed boardwalk. [...] # Brighton Beach is a neighborhood nestled on Brooklyn’s south shore of the Atlantic Ocean. To the north is Sheepshead Bay, to its east is Manhattan Beach while historic and iconic Coney Island is to the west. ### Brighton Beach slideshow (Coming Soon): ## The Neighborhood [...] Brighton Beach, a neighborhood located in southern Brooklyn, is famous for its seaside location, iconic boardwalk, and bustling nightlife. One of the most popular attractions in Brighton Beach is the New York Aquarium, which provides visitors a chance to witness the exotic marine life from around the world. The beach itself is also a major landmark, with its pristine sand and inviting waves attracting tourists and locals alike. Another notable landmark is the Brighton Beach Boardwalk, which is
- Brighton Beach (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go ...
This is a secret for Brooklyn locals for summer escape. At the southern end of Brooklyn, Brighton Beach is a serene, spacious place to enjoy the touch of nature. A stroll along the waterfront boardwalk is particularly relaxing. Written September 16, 2023 This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more. [...] Tripadvisor gives a Travelers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travelers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor. Located in New York, Brighton Beach is one of the largest Russian communities in the United States. Suggest edits to improve what we show. Improve this listing About Located in New York, Brighton Beach is one of the largest Russian communities in the United States. [...] Matt\_Probert Southampton, UK 163 contributions ### Sandy Beach May 2023 Brighton Beach is just down the promenade from Coney Island. The beach is sandy, and the area is home to East Europeans including Russians. Great shell fish including oyster restaurants and cafes. Written May 20, 2023
- Brighton - Wikipedia
Brighton (/ˈbraɪtən/ ⓘ-Flame,_not_lame-Brighton.wav "File:LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-Brighton.wav") BRY-tən) is a seaside resort in the unitary authority area of Brighton and Hove, in East Sussex, England, 47 miles (76 km) south of London. Archaeological evidence of settlement in the area dates back to the Bronze Age, Roman and Anglo-Saxon periods. The ancient settlement of "Brighthelmstone" was documented in the Domesday Book (1086). The town's importance grew in the Middle Ages as the Old [...] Brighton has a 5.4 mi (8.7 km) expanse of shingle beach, part of the unbroken 8 mi (13 km) section within the city limits. A flat sandy foreshore is exposed at low tide. The seafront is home to many restaurants, sports facilities, amusement arcades, nightclubs and bars. At Black Rock, to the east of Brighton, a vegetated shingle wildlife habitat has been created. A 600m long boardwalk runs through the wildlife site. The Palace Pier section of the beach has been awarded blue flag status. [...] The city council owns all the beaches, which are divided into named sections by groynes—the first of which were completed in 1724. Eastwards from the Hove boundary, the names are Boundary, Norfolk, Bedford, Metropole, Grand (referring to the four hotels with those names), Centre, King's, Old Ship, Volk's, Albion, Palace Pier, Aquarium, Athina (where the MS Athina B ran aground), Paston, Banjo, Duke's, Cliff, Crescent and Black Rock. Cliff Beach is a nudist beach. Beyond Black Rock, the cliffs
- Historic Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, New York
| | | | | --- | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- | | Historic Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, New York | | | The Wonderful History of the Brighton Beach Neighborhood | | Brighton Beach has been the home for immigrants since the 1900s when the first European Jews settled in this beachfront [...] | | | | --- | | Brighton Neighborhood Association, Inc Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, New York ♦ (718) 891-0800 | | [...] Judaism. Back in the 70s, McDonalds closed down here, which should have made the Guinness Book of Records. Today Brighton Beach Avenue, the main commercial strip, is bustling. We have numerous Russian Nightclubs and restaurants, which could rival Manhattan clubs of the 1930s when long-legged statuesque dancers framed in huge colorful feathers ascend onto the stage to enchant. Presently, the shows feature top Russian singers, specialty acts, mimes, and other entertainers. Brooklyn gave
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Location Data
Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, United States of America
Coordinates: 40.5796437, -73.9611102
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