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DOT to Tweak Brooklyn Bridge Bike Path Exit on Manhattan Side
Pedestrians and cyclists would no longer need to fight for space on an often-packed sidewalk exit ramp from the Brooklyn Bridge bike under the plan.
September 4, 2024
Pickleball, Dog Run Coming To Plaza Under Brooklyn Bridge
The lots sandwiching the Brooklyn Bridge will reopen for the first time in 15 years.
June 12, 2024
Mega-Cars Violate Brooklyn Bridge Weight Ban with Impunity
The city does virtually nothing to stop the onslaught of excessively heavy vehicles on our roads and bridges.
March 27, 2024
Evicted Brooklyn Bridge Vendors Have Relocated To DUMBO
"We’re in New York City, it’s crowded every-goddamn-where," one vendor said when told neighbors are complaining.
January 9, 2024
Plaza Near Brooklyn Bridge to Become Sports and Rec Space
Paddle ball and a dog run might be coming to the Brooklyn Bridge soon.
January 5, 2024
Thursday’s Headlines: Vendors Vamoose Edition
Mayor Adams took an exuberant a victory dance over the mostly poor or veteran Brooklyn Bridge vendors on Wednesday. Plus other news.
January 4, 2024
New Year’s Leave! City To Kick Vendors Off Bridges Tomorrow
The vendors will be cleared off of the historic span on Wednesday.
January 2, 2024
New Bill Would Allow Some Street Vendors on Bridges Amid Push for Total Ban
“I believe strongly that a full ban on vendors is not necessary,” Council Member Gale Brewer said on Wednesday.
December 15, 2023
Bridge Vending Ban Gains Public Support As Vendors Beg For Compromise
The street vendor "span ban" got a lot of support at a public hearing Wednesday.
November 16, 2023
City Seeks All-Out Ban on Vendors on Every Bridge
The city seeks a "span ban" — thanks to vending overcrowding on the Brooklyn Bridge.
October 6, 2023