I have been to NYC so many times over decades, and somehow today is the first time I crossed the Brooklyn Bridge! It was a sunny, cold day, beautiful for a view and some photos. I thought the bridge was quite crowded for late January - people posing all over for an iconic shot. It’s an absolutely beautiful bridge with some great views.
Tip: if you’re trying to enter the bridge from the waterfront, there is a staircase that saves you quite a distance over walking to the on ramp. I didn’t know about this on the way to the bridge, but leaving I took the stairs, turned left, and was quickly at Pace University.