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Local historian reflects on Kingsbridge’s significance in the Revolutionary War

News 12 met with historian Nick Dembowski to learn more.

News 12 Staff

Jun 26, 2026, 8:10 AM

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The Kingsbridge neighborhood of The Bronx is named after the first bridge built to Manhattan Island.

It was a focal point in the Revolutionary War, with both Patriot and British forces fighting for control of the bridge.

News 12 met with historian Nick Dembowski to learn more.

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