Pro-Palestinian protesters block Manhattan Bridge; NYPD confirms arrests
Police arrested pro-Palestinian protesters after they blocked the Manhattan Bridge on Saturday. CBS New York's Derick Waller reports.
Police arrested pro-Palestinian protesters after they blocked the Manhattan Bridge on Saturday. CBS New York's Derick Waller reports.
A number of pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested Saturday night after blocking traffic on the Manhattan Bridge.
All three roadways have since reopened after police say more than 100 people were taken into custody. As CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports, the protests were mostly peaceful but caused major disruptions for drivers.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators shut down three of Manhattan's key entry points during the morning rush Monday, leading to more than 100 arrests.
Traffic appears to be flowing again after dozens of demonstrators blocked the major entry points into Manhattan.
CBS New York spoke with demonstrators, who said they're willing to be arrested to make their voices heard.
Citizen video shows officers guiding the climbers off the bridge around 8:30 p.m. Saturday.
They're calling for unemployment assistance for people with nontraditional jobs, like freelancers and those who are self-employed. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
The Unemployment Bridge Program would add $500 million to help freelance, self-employed and undocumented workers.
A group of workers are marching across the Manhattan Bridge to raise awareness for the Unemployment Bridge Program.
Police say dozens of arrests were made on both sides of the bridges.
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.
The NYPD removed the banner, which never fully unraveled.
It happened early Wednesday morning on the outbound, upper level.
Police say the driver was speeding and lost control of the car shortly after exiting the Manhattan Bridge.
The large banner was draped from the walkway of the bridge.
New York Police Department officers rescued a 22-year-old man who was threatening to jump off the Manhattan Bridge Wednesday morning.
Ardent protests erupted Friday against the latest attempt to put tolls on the free East River bridges as part of a congestion pricing plan.
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.
A young couple in New York City decided they spent so much time on the subway they might as well get married there.
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.
The imposing archway in the Manhattan Bridge anchorage in DUMBO, Brooklyn, has been transformed into a brilliant showcase of light.
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.
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Yaroslav Kolchin, a 24-year-old Russian tourist visiting the city from Moscow, is charged with reckless endangerment, criminal trespass and other charges.
Two New York City Councilmembers have introduced legislation that would require the city Department of Health to staff each police precinct with a licensed social worker.
Michael Cohen, the key witness in the case against former President Donald Trump, faced questions from defense attorneys taking aim at his credibility.
Tyler Williams, 26, was charged with arson after he allegedly set fire to the New York state trooper's father's home in Warwick as revenge for a traffic ticket.
A new bill introduced in the New York City Council on Thursday would require city agencies to publicly report instances of squatting in the city.
A doctor from New Jersey is one of more than a dozen volunteers who are stranded at a hospital in Gaza and calling on the U.S. government to get them home.
Two New York City Councilmembers have introduced legislation that would require the city Department of Health to staff each police precinct with a licensed social worker.
Tyler Williams, 26, was charged with arson after he allegedly set fire to the New York state trooper's father's home in Warwick as revenge for a traffic ticket.
A new bill introduced in the New York City Council on Thursday would require city agencies to publicly report instances of squatting in the city.
NYPD to fight retail theft with optional closed-circuit monitoring program.
Some Columbia University faculty members have passed a resolution of no confidence in President Minouche Shafik in response to her handling of demonstrations on campus.
Temperatures around New York and New Jersey will rebound nicely Monday, as highs reach the upper 60s and low 70s.
Mother's Day was mostly a gloomy day in New York City and across the Tri-State Area.
Sunday night may offer a chance to see the northern lights in suburban areas of New York City after an "extreme" geomagnetic storm reached Earth on Friday.
It will be cool with rain around the area in the morning. Rain and drizzle will linger during the remainder of the day.
Accompanying cooler temperatures will be multiple chances of rain through Sunday.
A doctor from New Jersey is one of more than a dozen volunteers who are stranded at a hospital in Gaza and calling on the U.S. government to get them home.
The Giants plan to wear their new "Century Red" uniform up to twice during the 2024 season.
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The New York Giants know who, when and where they're playing after the NFL released the 2024 schedule for all 32 teams Wednesday.
A Sayreville school bus driver was able to safely evacuate half a dozen students from the vehicle when it caught fire Tuesday.
Eight Cricket World Cup matches will be held at Nassau County's International Cricket Stadium in June 2024.
There's an intense debate on whether to arm school security after Farmingdale schools became the latest on Long Island to plan to hire armed guards.
Mother's Day was mostly a gloomy day in New York City and across the Tri-State Area.
A New York Supreme Court judge has struck down Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's executive order banning transgender athletes from playing women's and girl's sports at county-owned facilities.
The U.S. Coast Guard is trying to find the source of a mysterious oily sheen reported on the waters of Long Island Sound.
Michael Cohen, the key witness in the case against former President Donald Trump, faced questions from defense attorneys taking aim at his credibility.
President Biden and former President Donald Trump agreed Thursday to presidential debates on June 27 and Sept. 3.
Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey is accused of trading his influence and power to foreign governments.
A few dozen NYU students walked out of Yankee Stadium during the school's commencement ceremony on Wednesday.
New York City to host national Urban Rat Summit on Sept. 18and 19, Mayor Eric Adams says
Leonette Belfield-Carson, whose daughter Jalissa Nadine Carson died of cancer, is now an advocate for other moms with children battling cancer.
A new report from New Jersey's Department of Health shows lead levels in children are dropping but not gone.
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Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
Hormel Foods says potentially contaminated products were shipped to Publix and Dollar Tree distribution warehouses.
Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik are reprising their roles from "Big Bang Theory" in part one of the "Young Sheldon" series finale.
Caitlin Clark struggled early in her WNBA debut before finishing with 20 points and 10 turnovers as the Indiana Fever fell to the Connecticut Sun 92-71.
The Paramount+ Movie Nights series will offer dozens of free outdoor movie screenings at New York City parks this summer.
The WNBA tipped off its 28th season with the Las Vegas Aces seeking a three-peat, Caitlin Clark debuting and the league growing faster than ever.
Actor Steve Buscemi appeared to be looking at his phone moments before he was randomly punched in New York City, exclusive video obtained by CBS New York shows.
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Aaron Judge followed a 467-foot home run with three hard-hit doubles and drove in two runs for the New York Yankees in a 4-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
A raccoon briefly interrupted a soccer match between the Philadelphia Union and the New York City FC Wednesday night.
Bryce Harper homered, doubled and drove in three runs, Ranger Suárez became the first eight-game winner in the majors and the streaking Philadelphia Phillies defeated the New York Mets 10-5.
Maimonides Medical Center in Borough Park neighbors two communities that house a large Asian American population.
A Thai community is thriving along Woodside Avenue in Elmhurst, Queens.
Big Reuse says the lot helps take in 2 million pounds of food scraps and yard waste annually to create compost.
The River Garden in West Farms is a place that nurtures home-grown opportunities and curiosity.
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The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
There's a push to staff New York City police precincts with social workers after several recent mental health calls turned deadly. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Tyler Williams, 26, was charged with arson after he allegedly set fire to a New York state trooper's father's home as revenge for a traffic ticket. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
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