After 14 years, the Brooklyn Bridge over the East River opens in 1883, connecting the great cities of New York and Brooklyn ...

A sailor aboard the doomed Mexican navy training ship that smashed into the Brooklyn Bridge May 17 recalled the moments of sheer panic before the deadly crash – and his warnings going unheard.

TEST A Mexican navy training ship struck the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday night, snapping its masts and killing two crew members. The vessel was on a global tour when it veered off course in New York’s ...

On this date in history: In 1844, the first U.S telegraph line was formally opened -- between Baltimore and Washington. The ...

With its groundbreaking art scene and culinary innovations, Brooklyn pulses with a distinctive character that instills fierce ...

Mexican Navy Admiral Raymundo Pedro Morales Ángeles said it was too early to determine whether the pilot took appropriate measures.

The National Transportation Safety Board will look at the status of the ship’s engine for possible failure A vigil was held ...

Owner Salang Niphitkunthong says the restaurant's name is inspired by Tha Chang, Bangkok's Elephant Pier on the banks of the Chao Praya River.

It was a somber start to Fleet Week, the annual event that brings naval ships and hundreds of sailors in crisp white uniforms ...

The Jewish Children's Museum in Crown Heights, named for Ari Halberstam, who was murdered in a terror attack on the Brooklyn ...

The ARM Cuauhtémoc crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge, killing two, earlier this week — but what happened and why?

Prospect Park Hiking Trails. Prospect Park is home to a remarkable diversity of habitats, including Brooklyn's last remaining upland forest, pollinator meadows, wetland kettles, a ...