LGBTQ+ club calls on NYC to remove Ed Koch's name from Queensboro Bridge
As New York City ushers in Pride Month, an LGBTQ+ democratic club is mounting a campaign to have former Mayor Ed Koch's name removed from the 59th Street Bridge.
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As New York City ushers in Pride Month, an LGBTQ+ democratic club is mounting a campaign to have former Mayor Ed Koch's name removed from the 59th Street Bridge.
As CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports, it's a demand that is roiling the New York City political world.
Two people were killed in a bike lane crash on the Queensboro Bridge Thursday morning.
The collision in the bike lane of the Queensboro Bridge that left two people dead Thursday is shedding light on a lack of enforcement for e-bikes and scooters, and in particular illegal ones that exceed the speed limit. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Two people were killed in a collision on the Queensboro Bridge on Thursday. The incident has sparked questions over safety and speed in bike lanes. CBS News New York's Naomi Ruchim reports.
Two people are killed after a crash involving a stand-up scooter and a bicycle on the Queensboro Bridge. CBS News New York's Jim Smith reports from Chopper 2.
Two teens were arrested in connection with the incident where a 16-year-old fell 50 feet into a shaft of the Queensboro Bridge in New York City.
Two teens were arrested in connection with the incident where a 16-year-old fell 50 feet into a shaft of the Queensboro Bridge in New York City.
A teenager who fell 50 feet into a shaft of the Queensboro Bridge on Monday was trying to perform a TikTok challenge, police sources say.
A teenager who fell 50 feet into a shaft of New York City's Queensboro Bridge Monday was trying to perform a TikTok challenge, police sources say. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
The teen is in critical condition after falling 50 feet down a shaft on the Queensboro Bridge, according to the FDNY and NYPD.
The departments said a man fell down a shaft on Monday night, but it's not clear what led to it. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
The Queensboro Bridge will soon have more space for everyone. Starting Sunday, cyclists and pedestrians will no longer share a single cramped lane. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan tells us what the changes mean for all bridge users.
Some drivers on the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge are being charged because of congestion pricing, whether they know it or not.
The Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge has been toll-free since it first opened to traffic back in 1909, but some drivers are now being charged because of congestion pricing, whether they know it or not. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
The site under the Queensboro Bridge in Long Island City is set to close at the end of next month. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian reports.
Locals have been fighting for years for a safer way to cross without a car.
Connecting Manhattan to Queens at 59th Street, the Queensboro Bridge is less than a mile in length and serves some of the busiest arteries in New York, and CBS New York viewers have told us there isn't enough space on the bridge for all. Elle McLogan reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3Pqt7MO
The closures started 9 p.m. Friday.
There soon could be more room for bikes and less space for cars on two of New York City' s major bridges. That's one headline from Mayor Bill de Blasio's final State of the City address.
De Blasio's desire to, in his words, "drive a recovery" also means, as he put it, leaving the era of the automobile behind.
Bike lanes are coming to the Brooklyn and Queensboro bridges. That's going to mean a tighter squeeze for drivers.
The entire time, he was on a social media app as thousands of viewers watched and paid him money, encouraging the teen to continue his daring venture in the air.
Many told CBS2's Marc Liverman the current designated area is too narrow and dangerous. One cyclist said the tight space almost cost him his life.
Tram troubles have been upsetting people on Roosevelt Island. Commuters complained that construction is causing long lines and long waits.
Cody Bellinger's tiebreaking homer sparked a five-run eighth inning capped by Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s three-run drive, and the banged-up Yankees beat the Red Sox 6-1 on Sunday.
There will be no watch party for Knicks fans outside Madison Square Garden while President Trump attends Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
Brad Lander is endorsed by Mayor Mamdani and Rep. Dan Goldman is backed by Gov. Hochul in a race that's turned into one of New York's hottest of 2026.
Severe weather in Queens caused the death of an elderly man when a tree fell on him in Forest Park on Saturday night.
The Broadway revival of the musical (nominated for 11 Tony Awards) depicts drama, joy and heartbreak in the pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century, with parallels to the contemporary world, from issues of race to the immigrant experience.
There will be no watch party for Knicks fans outside Madison Square Garden while President Trump attends Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
Brad Lander is endorsed by Mayor Mamdani and Rep. Dan Goldman is backed by Gov. Hochul in a race that's turned into one of New York's hottest of 2026.
Severe weather in Queens caused the death of an elderly man when a tree fell on him in Forest Park on Saturday night.
The 2026 Queens Pride Parade was held Sunday in Jackson Heights. Here's what to know about its history, the route, and more.
Saturday was New York City's annual Missing Persons Day, hosted by the city's Office of Chief Medical Examiner.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
It's back to feeling like spring, and even summer on some days, as warm weather and sunshine return to the New York area.
A final round of showers is moving through the New York area in the morning before the rest of the week turns much drier and warmer.
The New York area is off to a soggy start to the unofficial kickoff of summer with rainy weather this Memorial Day Weekend.
Tensions rose once again this weekend outside Delaney Hall in Newark after the mayor scaled back local law enforcement.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A child died and five people, including a firefighter and police officer, were hurt after flames broke out at a home in Perth Amboy, New Jersey.
An 18-year-old pleaded guilty Thursday to murder and weapons charges in connection to a deadly shooting at a Long Island house party in 2025.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, who is from Long Island, returned to his home turf Friday to spread the word on what is right with the agency.
A Long Island jury found Steven Schwally guilty of 2nd degree murder for ramming his car into a Deer Park nail salon while drunk.
John Gotti's grandson Carmine Gotti Agnello was arrested Wednesday for allegedly assaulting a woman, Nassau County Police said.
Brad Lander is endorsed by Mayor Mamdani and Rep. Dan Goldman is backed by Gov. Hochul in a race that's turned into one of New York's hottest of 2026.
As President Trump prepares to watch the New York Knicks take on the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden, officials are planning for a heightened security posture, sources said.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, who is from Long Island, returned to his home turf Friday to spread the word on what is right with the agency.
In a CBS News interview, White House border czar Tom Homan defended conditions at the Delaney Hall ICE detention center, amid intense protests over the New Jersey facility. "
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka said Thursday he is scaling back police at Delaney Hall. The announcement followed the arrests of two protesters on Wednesday night.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Marie Francillion was diagnosed with lung cancer after she was feeling heartburn and shoulder pain. She said she's able to remain hopeful and spend more time with her family because of a different type of treatment.
The Broadway revival of the musical (nominated for 11 Tony Awards) depicts drama, joy and heartbreak in the pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century, with parallels to the contemporary world, from issues of race to the immigrant experience.
Madonna performed a surprise concert in Times Square weeks before the release of her "Confessions II" album.
Knicks superfan Spike Lee stopped by CBS Mornings to give his thoughts as the Knicks get set to play in the NBA Finals, and he offered his prediction, too.
The 25th edition of the film and media festival opens on Wednesday, showcasing more than 100 world premiere documentaries and narrative features, as well as short films, live music, podcasts and conversations with leading entertainment figures.
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
Cody Bellinger's tiebreaking homer sparked a five-run eighth inning capped by Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s three-run drive, and the banged-up Yankees beat the Red Sox 6-1 on Sunday.
There will be no watch party for Knicks fans outside Madison Square Garden while President Trump attends Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
Fermin's home run nullified a fine performance by Mets rookie Nolan McLean, who allowed one run on three hits and three walks in six innings.
Saturday night's Red Sox-Yankees game was postponed due to rain and rescheduled.
Golden Tempo made Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner and the second woman to train a Belmont Stakes winner.
Harlem's historic Cotton Club recently announced it was up for sale. The news comes as jazz clubs across the borough disappear.
Jasir Gipson was shot by a stray bullet at 5 years old while walking with his mother. More than a decade later, he's graduating from high school with nothing but a smile.
Garbage piling up near freight train tracks is frustrating many Maspeth residents.
Residents and elected officials are urging the MTA to reopen the Long Island Rail Road's former Elmhurst station, arguing that the neighborhood has outgrown its current transit options.
Before there was a Brooklyn, there was a flagpole, and since the earliest days of our country, it stood as a symbol of freedom and self-determination.
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.
The Iran war is still ongoing, despite promises from President Trump that it would be quick and effective. How do New Yorkers feel about it?
Jack Schlossberg is in a tough and intense race to fill the seat of retiring NYC Congressman Jerry Nadler.
Brad Lander, the former NYC comptroller, thinks his next stop should be Washington, but he'll have to defeat a fellow Democrat to do it.
Democrats Brad Lander and Jack Schlossberg are in two competitive House primary races. They both desperately want to go to Washington.
Rep. Jim Himes, the top Democrat of the House Intelligence Committee, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that President Trump's decision to tap Bill Putle as the acting Director of National Intelligence is "probably the worst most dangerous" nod of Mr. Trump's "basket of awful appointments."
