Barge hits side of Brooklyn Bridge
Authorities determined the impact did not affect the integrity of the structure.
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Barge carrying crane strikes side of Brooklyn Bridge
Authorities determined the impact did not affect the integrity of the structure.
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Happy 140th birthday to the Brooklyn Bridge
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NYC celebrates anniversary of Brooklyn Bridge with new public space
Today marks 140 years since the opening of the bridge.
Today marks 140 years since opening of Brooklyn Bridge
A new public space is opening under the bridge in Chinatown.
"Denim Day" march against sexual violence goes over Brooklyn Bridge
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Denim Day 2023 supports victims and survivors of sexual violence
Advocates marched over the Brooklyn Bridge in an rally against sexual violence.
Christians walk for peace in Way of the Cross procession
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Way of the Cross procession travels across Brooklyn Bridge
Catholics are observing Good Friday ahead of Easter this Sunday.
Lower Manhattan skate park set to reopen after more than a decade
Brooklyn Banks was built in the 1970s before it was shut down in 2010 for years of renovations on the bridge.
Lower Manhattan skate park set to reopen after more than a decade
A legendary skateboarding spot, known as Brooklyn Banks, will reopen in the coming weeks. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook hears from the community about what's at stake.
Hundreds cross Brooklyn Bridge to support COVID long-haulers
Survivors from other states, including Illinois, Florida and Tennessee, traveled to New York City to take part.
2nd annual COVID March to Remember across Brooklyn Bridge
Hundreds of New Yorkers will march across the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday to demand support for COVID long-haulers and other survivors.
Clergy march across Brooklyn Bridge for end to gun violence
Clergy are often on the front lines, burying those who fall victim to the crisis, CBS2's Aundrea Cline-Thomas reports.
Clergy march across Brooklyn Bridge for end to gun violence
Clergy are often on the front lines, burying those who fall victim to the crisis.
"No more silence. End gun violence," protesters shout at March for Our Lives rally
Hundreds of protests demanding action against gun violence are taking place Saturday across the country, including in New York City.
Protesters march across Brooklyn Bridge in March for Our Lives rally
Protesters chanted "No more silence. End gun violence," as they marched toward the the Brooklyn Bridge, CBS2's Dave Carlin reports.
March for Our Lives protesters to cross Brooklyn Bridge
Thousands of protesters, angered by the unrelenting toll from gun violence, plan to shut down the Brooklyn Bridge at noon, CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
Preparations underway for March for Our Lives through New York City
Final preparations are underway for the thousands of people expected to march across the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday to call for gun control legislation; CBS2's Leah Mishkin reports.
Effort underway to get NYC to reopen part of popular skatepark
The area known as Brooklyn Banks has been closed for years due to repairs, but a petition has been started.
Abortion rights supporters to march across Brooklyn Bridge in protest
Organizers said the purpose is to show an overwhelming majority of Americans support reproductive rights, CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
Thousands take to NYC streets to support abortion rights
The Bans Off Our Bodies March has also been organized in other major U.S. cities.
Hundreds follow cross over Brooklyn Bridge for Good Friday procession
There was a special procession over the Brooklyn Bridge on Friday to commemorate Good Friday, the day Jesus was crucified. CBS2's Andrea Grymes shows us how hundreds of Christians gathered in our area.
Way of the Cross returns over Brooklyn Bridge
Christians are commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus on this Good Friday.
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Today will be sunny and unseasonably warm again, with highs in the low 80s.
First Alert Weather: Temps climb into 80s as taste of summer returns
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MTA chair suggests congestion pricing toll will cost $15
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Magnolia Tree Earth Center starts much-needed repairs
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Astoria, Queens street renamed "Alison Russo Way," in honor of fallen FDNY EMS captain
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Elizabeth Polanco De Los Santos reportedly released from Dubai jail
The Lehman College student from the Bronx was accused of assaulting and insulting an airport security guard.
