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Meet the NYC woman who's been clearing a 'cacophony' of trash from the Brooklyn Bridge
One of the city’s most iconic landmarks owes its recent cleanup to a Brooklyn Heights resident with a wine opener, a trash bag, gloves and a lot of grit.
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Brittany Kriegstein
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Mexican Navy ship that hit Brooklyn Bridge is moved across East River for repairs
The vessel’s relocation to the Brooklyn Navy Yard temporarily shut the river to traffic.
By
Andrew Giambrone
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Minutes after departure, a deadly collision: Feds investigate Brooklyn Bridge crash
Federal investigators say it’s too early to draw conclusions as they examine tugboat roles, ship speed and crew actions in Saturday’s deadly crash.
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Andrew Giambrone
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Ramsey Khalifeh
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Giulia Heyward
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Mexican Navy sailors prepared high-flying farewell display before fatal Brooklyn Bridge crash
Officials said the ship was not assisted by a tugboat as it lost power and drifted before the fatal collision.
By
Ramsey Khalifeh
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Man stabbed to death at Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall subway station, NYPD says
The man was attacked during the morning rush hour, according to police. The MTA says it's the first subway killing so far this year.
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Brittany Kriegstein
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Charles Lane
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Human remains found near Brooklyn Bridge Park match previous recoveries, officials say
The city medical examiner's office said remains discovered on Thursday were part of a pelvic bone from the same person in prior recoveries at the location.
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Brittany Kriegstein
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NYC to Brooklyn Bridge vendors: Time to pack up your hats, keychains, refrigerator magnets
Citing overcrowding and safety concerns, Mayor Eric Adams says vendors will be banned from the span starting Wednesday.
By
Jessy Edwards
Arts & Entertainment
23 fun and affordable things to do in NYC this winter
No waiting in lines, winning a lottery or spending a fortune required.
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Lee Walker Helland
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New Brooklyn Bridge Bike Lane An Immediate Hit Among Cyclists, Data Shows
The new infrastructure isn't just popular with existing bike commuters; it seems to be inducing more trips over the East River in total.
By
Jake Offenhartz
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Video: Long-Awaited Bike Lane Opens On Brooklyn Bridge
The new configuration — the bridge's first since the trolley tracks were removed in 1950 — earned mixed reviews from cyclists on its inaugural day.
By
Jake Offenhartz
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