Occupy Wall Street March Across Brooklyn Bridge To Mark Arrests
Occupy Wall Street Protestors marched across the Brooklyn Bridge, marking six months since demonstrators were arrested walking the same route.
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Occupy Wall Street Protestors marched across the Brooklyn Bridge, marking six months since demonstrators were arrested walking the same route.
Sam Schwartz, known as "Gridlock Sam" to many, wasn't kidding Friday when said his new plan to raise $1.2 billion a year tolling the East River bridges will hit a lot of people.
The Department of Transportation said there didn't appear to be any structural damage to the bridge. However, the collision led to a near-20 foot section of scaffolding being damaged.
Thousands of demonstrators marched over the Brooklyn Bridge to the United Nations Saturday morning and then to the Chinese Consulate chanting "China out of Tibet now!"
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Two New York City lawmakers arrested at an Occupy Wall Street march have taken offers to get their cases dismissed by avoiding further arrests for six months.
Traffic started moving again around 10 :10 a.m., nearly two hours after a tractor-trailer accident near the Brooklyn Bridge.
"We are here to tell Mayor Bloomberg, I mean we are going to have 60 churches homeless and that's not Christ-like," said Bronx Pastor Sal Sabino.
Nearly 200 people arrested during Occupy Wall Street-related protests were in New York courtrooms hundreds of miles apart Wednesday, answering charges that stemmed from a march on the Brooklyn Bridge and a demonstration in a Rochester park.
In a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder, Rep. Nadler expressed his concern about "troubling reports" involving alleged "excessive force used by NYPD officers against OWS protestors."
Some couples are adding their own pieces of hardware to the Brooklyn Bridge. A collection of love locks like the ones found in Paris, Budapest, and Seoul are starting to pile up on the New York City landmark.
The loud but largely peaceful march near Wall Street to mark the two-month anniversary of the movement occasionally descended into violent clashes. Around 300 people were arrested throughout the day.
People on the Brooklyn Bridge are getting a whif of a foul smell, but it's not the result of any foul play.
It's not over yet. In fact, it may be just beginning. New York City leaders are warning that thousands of protesters could converge on Manhattan on Thursday. The NYPD is now getting ready for the next stage of "Occupy Wall Street" protests.
The drums were beating on Wall Street on Thursday, but they definitely weren't in tune with Bloomberg's latest thinking on the protest. He's upset that the protesters don't report crimes, like sex-related incidents, in Zuccotti Park to the police.
The northbound 6 train derailed between Chambers and Centre street just north of the Brooklyn Bridge station around 3:52 a.m.
Transportation For America has released a report reviewing the state of our nation's bridges, and its findings about the bridges in our area are sure to raise eyebrows.
The group said the policy unfairly targets black and Hispanic men as they lined up near City Hall Park and marched across the Brooklyn Bridge.
The NYPD said that there were about a dozen arrests Wednesday night. Most of those were for disorderly conduct, but at least one arrest was as for assaulting a police officer. Police said a protester knocked an officer off his scooter.
Police have released two videos that show officers warning hundreds of Occupy Wall Street protestors who marched across the Brooklyn Bridge Saturday that demonstrators will be arrested if they do not get off the roadway.
Nearly seven miles of Manhattan streets, from Park Avenue at 72nd Street down to Washington Square Park all the way down to the Brooklyn Bridge, were shut down to traffic Saturday for this year's first Summer Streets event.
One hundred years after tolls were removed from the East River Bridges, Gridlock Sam is calling for them to be reinstated to get money needed for maintenance and repairs.
More than 200 residents and merchants rallied in front of Engine 294 chanting, "don't close the doors of 294." This is one of 20 fire companies slated for closing.
New York City firefighters hit the streets Friday, marching over the Brooklyn Bridge in protest.
A new Wi-Fi network is being unveiled in Brooklyn. It's designed to provide free wireless access to the Internet between the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges. It's named Dumbo Wi-Fi, reflecting the name of the neighborhood.
Mikie Sherrill will be inaugurated on Tuesday morning in Newark, where she will become the first Democratic woman to hold New Jersey's highest office.
Many dangers lurk when the temperature plummets, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
Dillon Brooks scored 27 points, Devin Booker had 23 and the Suns beat the Nets 126-117 on Monday night.
Puppet shows, peaceful protests and acts of service helped families reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through a child's perspective.
Students in New Jersey will soon learn cursive in school, thanks to a law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy.
Many dangers lurk when the temperature plummets, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
Puppet shows, peaceful protests and acts of service helped families reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through a child's perspective.
Nearly 100 tenants from three different buildings managed by A&E Real Estate on the Upper West Side rallied on Monday.
New York City police seized one of two vehicles in the hit-and-run death of former Nickelodeon child star Kianna Underwood in Brooklyn.
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.
Many dangers lurk when the temperature plummets, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
The weekend of snow in the New York City area finally wrapped up overnight, but don't let it fool you. Temperatures are about to plummet.
Snow fell in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday morning and evening, leaving a good amount to measure in its wake.
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The first of this weekend's two rounds of snow blanketed the Tri-State Area on Saturday.
Mikie Sherrill will be inaugurated on Tuesday morning in Newark, where she will become the first Democratic woman to hold New Jersey's highest office.
Many dangers lurk when the temperature plummets, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
Students in New Jersey will soon learn cursive in school, thanks to a law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy.
New Jersey will soon have its first female Democratic governor. Mikie Sherrill will be sworn into office Tuesday, succeeding Gov. Phil Murphy.
A police officer in Newark, New Jersey, fatally shot one man and injured another Monday afternoon, officials say.
The weekend of snow in the New York City area finally wrapped up overnight, but don't let it fool you. Temperatures are about to plummet.
Snow fell in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday morning and evening, leaving a good amount to measure in its wake.
A Long Island nurse was seen on a nanny camera hitting a non-verbal child that he was caring for, leaving bruises on the boy's body.
The first of this weekend's two rounds of snow blanketed the Tri-State Area on Saturday.
A federal judge ruled the Empire Wind project can move forward while he considers the merits of the Trump administration's order to suspend it.
Mikie Sherrill will be inaugurated on Tuesday morning in Newark, where she will become the first Democratic woman to hold New Jersey's highest office.
New Jersey will soon have its first female Democratic governor. Mikie Sherrill will be sworn into office Tuesday, succeeding Gov. Phil Murphy.
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Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
Shimamura most recently served as the City Department of Parks and Recreation's Manhattan borough commissioner, Mamdani said.
New York City's largest nurses strike is now in Week 2 and it appears negotiations toward a deal remain at a standstill.
Negotiators for major New York City hospitals and the state nurses union returned to the bargaining table as the city's largest nurses strike enters a fifth day.
Nurses continue to hold the picket line as the largest nurses' strike in New York City history is on its third day with no end in sight.
Nurses say health care benefits and workplace safety are their main reasons for striking, and are refusing to go back to work until their demands are met.
Loved ones of patients at hospitals in New York City are concerned about care as nurses continue to strike due to failed contract negotiations on Monday.
Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actress, was identified as the woman killed in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn.
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead in his home in Massachusetts.
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Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Dillon Brooks scored 27 points, Devin Booker had 23 and the Suns beat the Nets 126-117 on Monday night.
The Mavericks rolled to a 114-97 victory Monday over the Knicks, who were booed frequently in the first half while falling behind by 30.
Chicago led 70-51 at the half and the advantage stayed above 20 points for most of the second half.
The Phoenix Suns beat the slumping New York Knicks 106-99 on Saturday night.
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Saturday night.
Puppet shows, peaceful protests and acts of service helped families reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through a child's perspective.
Nearly 100 tenants from three different buildings managed by A&E Real Estate on the Upper West Side rallied on Monday.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
A three-year pilot run by the Brooklyn Justice Initiative and the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice aims to improve court compliance and reduce recidivism by meeting participants where they live.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
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Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
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While the snow is over, it will still be icy and slippery with freezing cold temperatures. Meteorologist John Elliott has the latest forecast for Tuesday morning.
Tuesday is bringing freezing weather with brutal cold temperatures. Doctors are warning it could be dangerous. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Mikie Sherrill will be inaugurated on Tuesday morning in Newark, where she will become the first Democratic woman to hold New Jersey's highest office. CBS News New York's Cristina Fan reports.
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