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East River
Woman Jumped to Her Death In East River Saturday Night
A woman was reportedly yelling before she flung herself into the East River at roughly 12:30 a.m. on Sunday morning in New York City. She was standing at the edge of the north side pier of the Williamsburg Park before she jumped.
Nightmare on the NYC Subway
Why would the 7 train break and trap passengers for two hours when the MTA’s capital budget allocated more than $20 billion for repairs and safety fixes?
Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks’ Mastermind Behind Brooklyn Bridge Spectacle
After five years of fireworks mainly for Manhattan and, well, New Jersey, Macy’s moved the show from the Hudson River back to the East River.
NYC Seaport Tower Plan ‘Obscene,’ Say Stakeholders
NEW YORK—Standing in front of a packed room of New Yorkers, Chris Curry detailed the Texas-based developer’s vision for the South Street Seaport. Already a popular New York City tourist destination teeming with character, the developer will build modern amenities and restore the Seaport’s deteriorated pier pilings. Curry said it’s a win-win-win for the city, its residents, and the developer.
New York's East River Revamp
NEW YORK—The East River’s long, yearned-for evolution into a destination for exercise, rest, and play is moving forward piece by piece, although a fully unified waterfront is still well in the future.
Brooklyn Bridge Ramps Expanded
Several ramps on the Brooklyn Bridge that have been a major source of frustration for drivers for decades have been expanded.
