Williamsburg Bridge
Coverage of Williamsburg Bridge in the Nexus archive.
- Gen Z workers are sneaking out of the office to nap and cry—anywhere secluded away from the desk will do, including Zara’s fitting room
Gen Z and zillenial workers are using secluded public spaces like movie theaters and fitting rooms to nap and cry during lunch breaks due to workplace stress. A TikTok trend highlights these coping methods, with users sharing spots such as Zara's fitting rooms and subway stations. Over 40% of young U.K. workers considered quitting corporate jobs in their first year, citing modern office challenges like toxic behavior.
- Teenage girl injured while subway surfing in Queens
A 16-year-old girl was hospitalized with a suspected broken leg after being injured while subway surfing on a southbound A train at Broad Channel subway station. The incident occurred as part of a dangerous trend, following a May 22 incident where a 14-year-old boy died and another was injured after falling from a J train.
- Video shows seaplane making crash landing in New York’s East River
A seaplane with eight people onboard made a hard landing in New York’s East River, causing substantial damage. A passenger’s video captured the plane hitting the water three times before a strut collapsed, leading to a mayday call. All passengers were rescued with two sustaining minor injuries.
- 14-year-old killed, another teen critical after Williamsburg Bridge subway surfing stunt
A 14-year-old boy died and an 18-year-old man is in critical condition after a subway surfing stunt turned fatal on the Williamsburg Bridge on Friday evening.