Tri-State 250: Brooklyn Bridge was the first of its kind
The Brooklyn Bridge was longest suspension bridge in country when it opened in 1883. It was hailed for its length, strength and use of steel cables.
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The Brooklyn Bridge was longest suspension bridge in country when it opened in 1883. It was hailed for its length, strength and use of steel cables.
For the last three decades, the Way of the Cross procession across the Brooklyn Bridge has marked the solemn occasion, giving Christian New Yorkers a sense of togetherness at a time when many say it's badly needed.
For the last three decades, the Way of the Cross procession across the Brooklyn Bridge has marked the solemn occasion, giving Christian New Yorkers a sense of togetherness at a time when many say it's badly needed. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
The New York City Council pitched a plan to rent out the 13,000 square feet of space under the Brooklyn Bridge as part of a budget proposal.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the pedestrian and bike entrance on the Manhattan side of the Brooklyn Bridge will be re-designed.
One woman named Ellen Baum said she was sick of seeing the trash littering the Brooklyn Bridge and decided to help out.
More than 100 people marched across the Brooklyn Bridge to support Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy and speak out against federal immigration enforcement.
Dozens of anti-ICE protesters marched across the Brooklyn Bridge in a peaceful demonstration on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
The fire sent smoke billowing into the sky above the bridge.
A record-setting run ended at the Brooklyn Bridge Promenade on Tuesday.
Skateboarders were in full flight for the "Back to the Banks" event underneath the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday. This is the first time the skating event has been held since 2009.
The park's carefully designed gardens and habitats make visitors forget they're in the middle of Brooklyn.
The park's carefully designed gardens and habitats make visitors forget they are in the middle of Brooklyn. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
Some in the Jewish community observed Yom Kippur with a call to action Thursday. They marched to the Brooklyn Bridge, blocking the entrance, in a protest against the war in Gaza. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos shares their message.
Thousands of parents, students, and educators marched across the Brooklyn Bridge on Thursday to demand fair funding for New York City's charter schools.
They were calling for additional funding and more charter schools. As CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports, the march and rally that followed took place as the race for New York City mayor heats up.
NYC's 4th of July fireworks show is back for 2025 tonight. See what time it starts and the best places to watch in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
The Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Show is set to dazzle the sky over NYC on Friday night, and preparations are well underway. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo has the details.
The Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Show returns to the East River on Friday night, and security will be tight. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo has the details.
Fireworks will light up the sky on Friday night as thousands converge on the city for the 49th annual Macy's fireworks show. Lisa Rozner has more on the security precautions that are being put in place.
As NYC celebrates its 400th birthday, this year's Independence Day show promises new effects, soaring shells, and a glowing tribute projected on the Brooklyn Bridge.
CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger went to the waterfront on Monday to get a sneak peak at what to expect, as showrunners prepare to dazzle us with a special show featuring the Brooklyn Bridge.
The Mexican navy ship that struck the Brooklyn Bridge last month in New York City was moved for repairs Friday morning.
The Mexican navy ship that struck the Brooklyn Bridge last month was moved for repairs Friday morning. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook captured the action.
The Mexican navy ship that struck the Brooklyn Bridge last month is being moved for repairs Friday morning. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
A Los Angeles teen who got accepted to an astonishing 65 colleges is headed to Columbia University with a dream to pay it forward.
Jacob Misiorowski reached 103 mph on 10 pitches while pitching two-hit ball over six innings in the Brewers' 6-0 victory over the Yankees on Friday.
Jalen Brunson scored 33 points and sealed the game with big buckets late, leading New York to a win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
A woman has been charged with theft for taking a dog outside a Clifton, New Jersey, home in April, police say.
An unsettled pattern will continue through this entire Mother's Day weekend in the New York City area.
A Los Angeles teen who got accepted to an astonishing 65 colleges is headed to Columbia University with a dream to pay it forward.
An unsettled pattern will continue through this entire Mother's Day weekend in the New York City area.
A new proposal on Long Island could change how quickly a business has to hand over surveillance video to police during an investigation.
A northern Westchester County reservoir may soon be home to a floating solar panel array. The proposal is raising interest, and concern, in Peekskill.
"The Pitt" star Isa Briones is bringing heightened pride and Filipino presence to both stage and screen.
An unsettled pattern will continue through this entire Mother's Day weekend in the New York City area.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
A woman has been charged with theft for taking a dog outside a Clifton, New Jersey, home in April, police say.
An unsettled pattern will continue through this entire Mother's Day weekend in the New York City area.
The owners of Boulevard Drinks in Jersey City's Journal Square said new building owners gave them until May 27 to get out.
A New Jersey neighborhood is under a shelter-in-place order as police investigate at a home in Bridgewater Township.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
A new proposal on Long Island could change how quickly a business has to hand over surveillance video to police during an investigation.
The MTA and five of its unions are embroiled in a contract dispute that could trigger the LIRR's first work stoppage in more than 30 years.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $268 billion budget that includes a pied-à-terre tax targeting wealthy New York City second home owners.
Brookhaven town residents are anxious and worried about the underwater toxic plume created by the landfill.
It's a mixed bag for Gov. Kathy Hochul in the latest poll.
A new proposal on Long Island could change how quickly a business has to hand over surveillance video to police during an investigation.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
New York City's Rent Guidelines Board held a preliminary vote Thursday proposing a potential increase for 1 million rent-stabilized apartments across the five boroughs.
Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams is weighing in on the ongoing war of words between Mayor Zohran Mamdani and billionaire Ken Griffin.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $268 billion budget that includes a pied-à-terre tax targeting wealthy New York City second home owners.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
There's been a confirmed measles case in Manhattan, health officials said Tuesday.
Keyport residents say they're on edge because of dozens of cancer cases over the years in a neighborhood near the former Aeromarine landfill.
"The Pitt" star Isa Briones is bringing heightened pride and Filipino presence to both stage and screen.
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has canceled two weeks of performances following a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
Firefighters responded to Broadway's Eugene O'Neill Theater Monday morning after a blaze broke out.
Jacob Misiorowski reached 103 mph on 10 pitches while pitching two-hit ball over six innings in the Brewers' 6-0 victory over the Yankees on Friday.
Jalen Brunson scored 33 points and sealed the game with big buckets late, leading New York to a win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Joel Embiid will return to the lineup for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals vs. the New York Knicks Friday in Philadelphia.
Jake McCarthy hit a grand slam and matched a career-high with five RBIs as the Rockies snapped a six-game losing streak with a 6-2 over the Mets on Thursday.
Trent Grisham hit a go-ahead, three-run double in a six-run sixth inning, and the Yankees beat the Rangers 9-2 Thursday for their 16th win in 19 games.
For more than four decades, residents living beside Brooklyn's District 13 Sanitation Garage in Coney Island have been waiting for the facility to move away from their homes.
There's a swim club in Harlem teaching kids a lifesaving skill, and they're turning timid swimmers into competitors.
The Davis Center at the Harlem Meer is celebrating one year of providing year-round recreation space to New Yorkers while still spreading the word to residents.
Residents displaced by a deadly apartment building fire in Inwood say it was only a matter of time before their building went up in flames.
In New York City, where land is at a premium, a stockpile of pristine soil unearthed at construction sites helps lower emissions and support urban farmers.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for May 8 at 11 p.m.
A Los Angeles teenager who went from experiencing homelessness to class valedictorian is heading to Columbia University this fall. It was his pick out of the 65 colleges where he was accepted. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
Excited Knicks fans packed Madison Square Garden on Friday night for a Game 3 watch party.
Two New Jersey residents are being monitored after potentially being exposed to hantavirus. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
A 76-year-old was shoved down a flight of subway stairs and killed late Thursday, and police say the suspect had been released from a psychiatric evaluation just hours earlier. CBS News New York's Naomi Ruchim reports.
