#brooklyn-bridge

#brooklyn-bridge

The idea of a magnificent bridge to cross the East River and join Brooklyn and Manhattan was proposed by engineer John Roebling in 1852, but it took until 1869, after the Civil War, for everything to line up and work to start. Completing the bridge took more than a decade thanks to a host of setbacks and problems. It wasn't completed until 1883 and on opening day, May 24, people were finally able to walk or ride from Brooklyn to Manhattan and back.

Emily Roebling's husband was the chief engineer of the Brooklyn Bridge, but when he fell ill soon after construction began, Emily spent over a decade working as his liaison, supervising the site, and ensuring that the structure was built to his specifications. Emily Roebling was the first person to cross the Brooklyn Bridge after its completion in 1883. This wasn't by chance, however.

Police arrested a teen daredevil seen climbing the cables on the Brooklyn Bridge, police said Wednesday. Travelers across the East River span spotted Mark Orilall, 18, climbing the cables intersecting with the Manhattan tower at about 11:20 a.m. Tuesday, cops said. After climbing the Manhattan tower, he came down and began to climb the Brooklyn tower as police arrived at the scene.

"Yes, it's an allision," user The BushRanger wrote on a "talk" page about the incident, where volunteer editors hash out how they'll handle contentious notes and questions. "But everyone will call it a collision."

Make the most of NYC's earlier sunsets by watching from the Brooklyn Bridge on Untapped New York's new walking tour experience! Tour Highlights Trace the Roebling Legacy: Visit the site of the Brooklyn Heights home where the family of engineers lived while overseeing the bridge's construction Dazzling Views: Take New York's most breathtaking vistas, with unparalleled panoramas of Lower Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty, and the East River

Lockets serve as symbols of love, and even if there are laws against them on the Brooklyn Bridge, many choose to ignore them in the name of love.

"The real beauty of the Brooklyn Bridge can only be experienced in motion," the artist Christoph Niemann said, about his cover for the June 30, 2025, issue.

Silly Nice isn't just another name on the shelf-it's a movement centered around premium weed, transparency, and intentionality.

The Brooklyn Banks is part of a forgotten expanse under the Brooklyn Bridge that has transformed from a neglected area into vibrant community space for diverse activities.

The Macy's 4th of July Fireworks show is one of New York City's most iconic traditions, drawing thousands from across our city, the country and the globe to witness a world-class celebration of America's birthday right here in the heart of the Big Apple, Mayor Eric Adams said.

It was very, very ugly," the unnamed boatswain said in a chilling audio interview this week with Mexican news outlet Milenio.

The Mexican navy tall ship Cuauhtemoc struck the Brooklyn Bridge less than five minutes after departing, prompting radio calls for help just 45 seconds before the crash.