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.
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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.
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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.
A New York City councilmember has introduced the Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses Act, aiming to cut down broker fees for renters.
Pascal Siakam scored 25 points and Myles Turner added 17 points to help the Indiana Pacers turned the tables on New York with a 116-103 victory to even the Eastern Conference semifinal at 3-3.
Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton homered, Nestor Cortes won for the first time in 5 1/2 weeks and the New York Yankees beat the Chicago White Sox 4-2 for their fifth straight victory.
New York dropped to 20-24, losing for the sixth time in eight games and falling four games under .500 for the first time since a 1-5 start. The Mets have been shut out five times.
Traffic safety advocates in Brooklyn say the redesign of McGuinness Boulevard is inadequate, and they want changes to be implemented.
A New York City councilmember has introduced the Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses Act, aiming to cut down broker fees for renters.
Traffic safety advocates in Brooklyn say the redesign of McGuinness Boulevard is inadequate, and they want changes to be implemented.
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Today's weather looks to be the pick of the week, as skies clear and temperatures climb.
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.
Today's weather looks to be the pick of the week, as skies clear and temperatures climb.
A federal judge is considering if lawsuits against NYC congestion pricing should proceed after hours of arguments from people suing to stop the new tolls.
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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Eight Cricket World Cup matches will be held at Nassau County's International Cricket Stadium in June 2024.
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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.
A federal judge is considering if lawsuits against NYC congestion pricing should proceed after hours of arguments from people suing to stop the new tolls.
The FBI seized 11 one-ounce gold bars, two one-kilogram gold bars and $486,461 from the New Jersey Democrat's home.
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.
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.
Kyle McMorrow was just 36 years old when he suffered a stroke last year. He woke up with neck pain one day, not realizing what was happening.
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.
The 2016 footage, which was obtained and published by CNN, appears to show the rap mogul hitting, dragging and kicking the singer known as Cassie.
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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.
Pascal Siakam scored 25 points and Myles Turner added 17 points to help the Indiana Pacers turned the tables on New York with a 116-103 victory to even the Eastern Conference semifinal at 3-3.
Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton homered, Nestor Cortes won for the first time in 5 1/2 weeks and the New York Yankees beat the Chicago White Sox 4-2 for their fifth straight victory.
New York dropped to 20-24, losing for the sixth time in eight games and falling four games under .500 for the first time since a 1-5 start. The Mets have been shut out five times.
Raquinho, the raccoon who interrupted Wednesday night's match between the Philadelphia Union and NYCFC is depicted on a Topps trading card.
Footage showed top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler handcuffed and walking toward a police car in the morning darkness. He later teed off at the PGA Championship.
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Maimonides Medical Center in Borough Park neighbors two communities that house a large Asian American population.
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Big Reuse says the lot helps take in 2 million pounds of food scraps and yard waste annually to create compost.
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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.
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