Long-hidden space under Brooklyn Bridge reopens after 15 years — and public is in awe
A long-closed piece of land under the Brooklyn Bridge has reopened to the public for the first time in 15 years, bringing back new green space to one of the city's most congested neighborhoods. The 15,000-square-foot site in Lower Manhattan is part of a larger area known as “The Arches,” and was renovated and restored […]
Former House Republican says Gaetz nomination is 'a bridge too far'
Former Republican Congressman Charlie Dent of Pennsylvania has suggested he may withdraw President-elect Trump's nomination of Representative Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) to be attorney general. “In the case of Matt Gaetz, we would have to withdraw the nomination. I think that's a bridge too far,” Dent told CNN's Abby Phillip on Friday. Trump has faced some […]
Pennsylvania Great Crossings Bridge closed as drought reveals underwater bridge
A historic bridge built more than 200 years ago in southwestern Pennsylvania has been closed to the public after officials said they could not guarantee the stability of the structure. The Great Crossing Bridge, originally built in honor of President George Washington, normally sits about 50 feet below the surface of Youghiogheny River Lake, but […]
U. Oregon official placed on leave after telling Trump voters ‘go f*** yourself,’ ‘go jump off of a f***ing bridge’
A University of Oregon employee who told voters of President-elect Donald Trump to “fuck you” and “jump off a fucking bridge” has been placed on administrative leave. The New York Post reported. “As a public university, we take seriously our obligation to provide an environment that welcomes diversity and respect for thought, consistent with our […]
University of Oregon official tells Trump voters he hopes they ‘jump off of a f—ing bridge’
A University of Oregon employee has been placed on administrative leave after he made abusive comments on social media about Trump supporters, including saying he wanted them to “jump off a goddamn bridge.” “If you vote for Donald Trump, you can literally drive yourself crazy,” Leonard Cerrato, assistant director of the university's fraternity and sorority […]
Biden mourns ‘devastation’ of bridge collapse at Georgia’s Sapelo Island
President Biden issued a statement mourning the “tragedy” after a bridge collapsed on Georgia's Sapelo Island, killing seven people. “We are heartbroken to learn of the collapse of the ferry pier walkway on Sapelo Island, Georgia. What was supposed to be a joyful celebration of Gullah-Geechee culture and history was instead turned into a tragedy. […]
Hurricane Milton: Tornado sweeps over bridge during meteorologist's live report
Fox 4 Meteorologist Trent Aric was live on air as an apparent tornado sweeped over the Matlacha Bridge. Conditions deteriorated … source
Police Officer Saves Man From Jumping Off Bridge By Making Special Connection After Seeing His Shirt
A Louisville, Kentucky, police officer is being praised for saving a firefighter who was about to jump from a bridge. Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) Officer Ali Thomas arrived at the scene on Oct. 9 and noticed a man wearing a fire department shirt standing next to the Lincoln Bridge railing, and LMPD Deputy Chief […]
3 workers remain hospitalized after collapse of closed bridge in rural Mississippi killed co-workers
Three construction company employees remain hospitalized in critical condition Thursday, a day after a bridge collapsed during preparations for demolition in rural central Mississippi, the sheriff's office announced. Simpson County Sheriff Paul Mullins told The Associated Press that three other workers were killed in the collapse and another was injured and treated at the scene. […]
New York ranks 11th state most in need of bridge repairs: report
There are many bridges built over rough seas. The Empire State ranks 11th in the nation for aging bridges, with nearly all bridges in the state (99.46%) in need of some type of repair, according to the report. Additionally, nearly 10 percent of New York state's 17,642 bridges had deteriorated to the point of being […]