2 juveniles caught climbing Manhattan Bridge
Citizen video shows officers guiding the climbers off the bridge around 8:30 p.m. Saturday.
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Hundreds march across Manhattan Bridge for "excluded workers"
They're calling for unemployment assistance for people with nontraditional jobs, like freelancers and those who are self-employed. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
"Excluded workers" march across Manhattan Bridge for unemployment benefits
The Unemployment Bridge Program would add $500 million to help freelance, self-employed and undocumented workers.
Chopper 2 over March for Excluded Workers in Manhattan
A group of workers are marching across the Manhattan Bridge to raise awareness for the Unemployment Bridge Program.
Dozens Arrested As Protesters, NYPD Clash Near Brooklyn, Manhattan Bridges After Citywide Curfew
Police say dozens of arrests were made on both sides of the bridges.
DUMBO Residents, Commuters Frustrated With Flocks Of Photographers
It's an iconic shot -- the Manhattan Bridge framing the Empire State Building -- and every day, tourists flock to Washington Street in DUMBO with cameras in hand.
3 Women Arrested Trying To Hang A Banner On Manhattan Bridge
The NYPD removed the banner, which never fully unraveled.
Car Fire Snarls Traffic On The Manhattan Bridge
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Teen Killed In Crash Near Manhattan Bridge In Chinatown
Police say the driver was speeding and lost control of the car shortly after exiting the Manhattan Bridge.
Banner Touting Vladimir Putin As 'Peacemaker' Hung From Manhattan Bridge
The large banner was draped from the walkway of the bridge.
VIDEO: Officers Rescue Man Threatening To Jump From Manhattan Bridge
New York Police Department officers rescued a 22-year-old man who was threatening to jump off the Manhattan Bridge Wednesday morning.
Outer Borough Residents Blast Proposal For Tolls On East River Bridges
Ardent protests erupted Friday against the latest attempt to put tolls on the free East River bridges as part of a congestion pricing plan.
Protesters Crowd Stores, Shut Down FDR Drive Again Over Grand Jury Decision In Eric Garner Case
Demonstrators are expected to gather in Union Square Friday afternoon, a day after an estimated 10,000 people marched across New York City on Thursday.
Couple Ties The Knot On NYC Subway
A young couple in New York City decided they spent so much time on the subway they might as well get married there.
Protesters Take Over FDR, West Side Highway Night After Ferguson Decision
The website of the National Action Network is calling for noontime rallies around the country, including in New York City and in New Jersey in Newark, Atlantic City, Paterson and Camden.
New York Festival Of Light Kicks Off In DUMBO
The imposing archway in the Manhattan Bridge anchorage in DUMBO, Brooklyn, has been transformed into a brilliant showcase of light.
Sen. Schumer Proposes Bill To Make Trespassing On City Infrastructure A Crime
Sen. Charles Schumer announced legislation to make it a federal crime to trespass at places like the Statue of Liberty and Indian Point with the intent to commit a crime.
Schumer Wants Tougher Bridge Trespassing Laws
Sen. Charles Schumer wants a federal law to prohibit trespassing on big bridges or structures like the Statue of Liberty after incidents involving people who scaled the Brooklyn Bridge and World Trade Center.
Russian Tourist In Court After Climbing Brooklyn Bridge
Yaroslav Kolchin, a 24-year-old Russian tourist visiting the city from Moscow, is charged with reckless endangerment, criminal trespass and other charges.
Police Investigate After Palestinian Protest Flag Is Unfurled On Manhattan Bridge
Police were investigating Wednesday evening after pro-Palestinian groups unfurled a political protest flag on the span of the Manhattan Bridge.
Pier 42 Offers Family-Friendly Fun This Summer
On Saturday, the group Paths To Pier 42 celebrated their summer launch.
Accident Shuts Down Eastbound Lanes Of Manhattan Bridge
The Brooklyn-bound side of the Manhattan Bridge was closed Friday evening, after a taxi and a box truck smashed into each other on the upper level.
World Cup Fans Go Home With Heads Hanging As U.S. Loses To Belgium
Tim Howard did his best to keep the Belgians at bay, deflecting shot after shot. He kept the game scoreless until it went into extra time, but fans were dejected as Team USA went on to lose.
14 Injured When Department Of Correction Bus Crashes Near Manhattan Bridge
The bus from Rikers Island was headed to court in Manhattan when it slammed into the median at around 8:15 a.m.
NYPD Rescues Man From Jumping Off Manhattan Bridge
Officers said they got the call of a man wearing red shorts climbing the bridge at around 12:20 p.m.
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