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First bridge built to Manhattan gives Kingsbridge neighborhood its name

News 12 sat down with a local historian to learn more about its history.

News 12 Staff

Jun 26, 2026, 9:17 PM

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The Kingsbridge neighborhood gets its name from the first bridge built to Manhattan.

It became a focal point during the Revolutionary War as both Patriot and British forces fought for control over the bridge.

News 12 sat down with a local historian to learn more about its history.

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