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Washington Heights

May 09, 2013

Body Recovered From Hudson Is Missing NJ College Student, Cops Say

Paige Aiello's body was found near the George Washington Bridge on Wednesday.

Washington Heights

February 15, 2013

Man Falls to His Death Off George Washington Bridge

A man fell to his death after hanging from a bridge railing Friday afternoon, officials said

Washington Heights

December 28, 2012

Traffic Snarled on George Washington Bridge After Crash

Two tractor-trailers and a car crashed near the New Jersey side of the bridge's upper level.

New York City

November 21, 2012

Thanksgiving Rush Unleashes Travel Chaos in New York

Roadways like the Grand Central Parkway and Van Wyck Expressway could have up to 90-minute delays. 

Fresh Meadows

September 04, 2012

Outpouring of Grief for Queens Teen Killed in N.J. Bus Accident

Family, friends and classmates are mourning St. Francis Prep student Daniel Fernandez.

New York City

August 10, 2012

Ironman Championships Gets Green Light After Sewer Pipe Break

A spokeswoman for the Ironman Championships said the competition will go on as scheduled.

Washington Heights

August 09, 2012

Man Leaps To Death From George Washington Bridge

A man was found dead after jumping off the George Washington Bridge.

Washington Heights

August 02, 2012

Man Dies After Jumping Off George Washington Bridge

A man jumped off the George Washington Bridge on Thursday, Port Authority officials said.

New York City

July 16, 2012

Construction on Washington Heights Span Expected to Create GWB Traffic Woes

Construction on the Alexander Hamilton Bridge is expected to create traffic woes for the GWB.

West Harlem

June 05, 2012

Chef From Gordon Ramsay's 'Kitchen Nightmares' Found Dead in Hudson River

Joseph Cerniglia, 39, was found dead in the Hudson River near 145th Street.

New York City

May 23, 2012

Fleet Week Ships Arrive in New York City for 'Parade of Sail'

Vessels from around the world sailed up the Hudson River for the 25th annual Fleet Week.

Washington Heights

May 15, 2012

Fort Washington Park to Undergo Major Facelift

Fort Washington Park will be revamped and restored as part of the city's $40 million plan.  

Washington Heights

May 09, 2012

Emergency Crews Rush to George Washington Bridge for Possible Jumper

NYPD Harbor units were searching the river after receiving reports that someone jumped off the span.

Upper West Side

April 02, 2012

F-18 Jets Scream Down Hudson River in Flyover

Two Blue Angels F-18 jets flew over the Hudson River from the Verrazano Bridge to George Washington...

Manhattan

March 16, 2012

Tyler Clementi's Roommate Found Guilty of Hate Crime For Webcam Spying

A jury reached a verdict in the case of Rutgers student Tyler Clementi Friday.