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Panicked Pooch From Leonia Storms George Washington Bridge After Fourth Of July Fireworks

For “Charlie,” it was an 11-hour ordeal that ended on the catwalk of the GWB, a three-mile walk from his Leonia, N.J., home

2012/07/06

Dharun Ravi reacts to his sentence - New Brunswick, NJ - May 21, 2012 (credit: CBS2)

Immigration Officials Say Dharun Ravi Won’t Be Deported To India

Ravi, 21, is due to be released from the Middlesex County Jail on Tuesday after serving 20 days of a 30-day jail sentence.

2012/06/18

Participants of the George Washington Bridge Challenge (Credit: Monica Miller/ WCBS 880)

Roughly 3,000 Participants Cross George Washington Bridge To Raise Money For Cancer

Whether on foot or by bike on Sunday morning, those of all ages showed their support for the American Cancer Society with every stride on the George Washington Bridge.

2012/06/10

Police Investigate Tragic Death Of Teenager At Palisades Interstate Park

Police in New Jersey are investigating the death of a teenager who fell from a cliff at Palisades Interstate Park.

2012/06/09

Cars making their way inbound on the George Washington Bridge (file / credit: Evan Bindelglass / CBSNewYork)

Truck Driver Who Allegedly Used Bogus Plates, Charged After GWB Stop

A Florida truck driver who allegedly used fake license plates _ from different states _ to evade tolls is facing numerous charges after being stopped on the George Washington Bridge in New Jersey.

2012/06/02

A current light fixture on the Brooklyn Bridge (credit: Evan Bindelglass / Special to CBSNewYork)

LEDs Coming To East River Bridges, Highways, Central Park

The way major parts of New York City are lit is in the midst of a big change, WCBS 880′s Rich Lamb reported.

2012/05/27

Toll Plaza (file / credit: William Thomas Cain/Getty Images)

Port Authority: Police Catch Trucker Who Used Fake License Plate To Evade Tolls

The front license plate of the tractor-trailer was missing, the back plate on the truck was covered with tape and the real New Jersey tag on the trailer was hidden by a fake New York one.

2012/05/26

Rush hour on the West Side Highway at 8:15 a.m. (Credit: CBS 2)

CBS 2 Exclusive: N.J. Cop Stops Traffic On West Side Highway Without Much Of An Explanation

It was morning rush hour in New York City, but things came to a dead stop on the West Side Highway for the convenience of a convoy of New Jersey police officers. Why were cops from across the river stopping traffic in New York?

2012/05/09

The George Washington Bridge is seen with its American Flag flying in honor of the Port Authority's 90th Anniversary - Fort Lee, NJ - Apr 30, 2011 (credit: Evan Bindelglass / Special to CBSNewYork)

‘Jeopardy!’ Makes Mistake About George Washington Bridge

Everyone makes mistakes now and then, even the writers at “Jeopardy!” Tuesday’s mistake had to do with one of the New York City area’s many grand bridges.

2012/05/09

Ex-Jets QB Ray Lucas (Rick Stewart /Allsport)

Former Jets Quarterback Ray Lucas Reflects On Drug Addiction, Suicidal Thoughts

“I live day by day and one day at a time,” Ray Lucas said. “I still have a lot of pain that I deal with, but I relish in the fact that sometimes you’ve got to walk through hell to get to heaven.”

2012/05/03

The George Washington Bridge enveloped by fog - Fort Lee, NJ - Mar 17, 2012 (credit: Evan Bindelglass / Special to CBSNewYork)

Sen. Lautenberg Calls For Port Authority To Hold Off On Next Toll Hike

Last year, the Port Authority instituted the first round of a two-part toll and fare hike. Now, Sen. Frank Lautenberg wants to stop round two from going into effect.

2012/05/02

Sen. Lautenberg, Port Authority Exec Bill Baroni Get Heated About Toll Hikes On Capitol Hill

A hearing on Capitol Hill on Wednesday focused on an issue that is of major concern to commuters — high tolls. And New York and New Jersey are in the spotlight.

2012/04/18

George Washington Bridge - Fort Lee, NJ (file / credit: Evan Bindelglass / Special to CBSNewYork)

Report: Port Authority And Fort Lee Working Together To Improve Carpool Safety

Some drivers are using the bus stop on the approach to the George Washington Bridge between Center and Lemoine Avenues in Fort Lee to pick up passengers, achieving carpool status and a big discount on the toll. These drivers can cut across lanes, block traffic, and hold up the buses at the stop to pick up passengers.

2012/04/12