The Siege of Castle Hill: Life in the Sound Bowl The Fortress of Trees Long before the 6-train rattled the windows, Castle Hill was a literal fortress. In the 1600s, the Siwanoy people called this land Snakapins—the “Land Between Two Waters.” They built a village atop the hill, shielded by high wooden palisades. When the… Continue reading The Siege of Castle Hill: Life in the Sound Bowl
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Legends of Endurance: The Boardwalk Battalion
Legends of Endurance The Boardwalk Battalion: The Ritual of the Riviera Long before the coolers are packed and the salsa starts pumping, the Orchard Beach boardwalk belongs to the “Early Bird Battalion.” These are the Bronx seniors who treat this mile-long crescent of imported white sand like a high-stakes training ground. While the rest of… Continue reading Legends of Endurance: The Boardwalk Battalion