Julia WeeksMay 03, 2017Comment

Best of the East

Julia WeeksMay 03, 2017Comment

Best of the East is a monthly gallery that features some of the top photojournalism made by AP staff photographers and freelancers based in AP's 10-state U.S. East region.

This month’s selection begins with a commuter ferry crossing the foggy Hudson River to New York City following a NJ Transit train derailment earlier in the week.

Commuters in Hoboken NJ boarded buses bound for New York City in another travel alternative.

Behind the scenes preparation is covered during Bridal Fashion Week in New York City.

Also in New York City, a Trump supporter taunts an organizer of the “100 Days of Failure” protest and march.

Former Boston Marathon winner Meb Keflezighi greets Bill Richard, father of 2013 Boston Marathon bombing victim Martin Richard, with a kiss to the hand after the 2017 Boston Marathon.

Utah's Garett Bolles kisses his son Kingston on the red carpet as they arrive for the first round of the 2017 NFL football draft in Philadelphia.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady tackles teammate Rob Gronkowski after he ran with Brady's recovered Super Bowl jersey as they joke around during Boston Red Sox Home Opening Day ceremonies at Fenway Park in Boston.

Indiana Pacers' puts pressure on Cleveland Cavaliers' J.R. Smith during the second half in Game 1 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in Cleveland.

New York Yankees third baseman Chase Headley reaches back to snag a pop foul by Boston Red Sox's Xander Bogaerts during the eighth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston.

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Chris Stewart tags out Boston Red Sox's Mookie Betts while trying to score on a hit by Hanley Ramirez during the eighth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston.

Lastly, in Philadelphia a family gathers beneath blossoming trees along Kelly Drive on a spring afternoon.

This gallery was curated by Jacqueline Larma, Regional Photo Editor/East for the Associated Press.

Commuters make their way to buses bound for New York City in Hoboken, N.J., Tuesday, April 4, 2017. A minor derailment on Monday at Penn Station involving a New Jersey Transit train and other rail issues are causing major problems for New York City metro area commuters. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

In this April 21, 2017 photo, models appear backstage before the Ines Di Santo bridal collection presentation during bridal fashion week in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Trump supporters, right, taunt one of the organizers of the "100 Days of Failure" protest and march, Saturday, April 29, 2017, in New York. Thousands of people across the U.S. are marching on President Donald Trump's hundredth day in office to demand action on climate change. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Meb Keflezighi, right, of San Diego, who won the 2014 Boston Marathon, greets Bill Richard, father of 2013 Boston Marathon bombing victim Martin Richard, after he finished the 121st Boston Marathon on Monday, April 17, 2017, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Utah's Garett Bolles arrives with his son Kingston for the first round of the 2017 NFL football draft, Thursday, April 27, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, top, tackles teammate Rob Gronkowski after he ran with Brady's recovered Super Bowl jersey as they joke around during Boston Red Sox Home Opening Day ceremonies at Fenway Park, Monday, April 3, 2017, in Boston. The Red Sox face the Pittsburgh Pirates in the baseball game. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Indiana Pacers' Monta Ellis, left, puts pressure on Cleveland Cavaliers' J.R. Smith during the second half in Game 1 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Saturday, April 15, 2017, in Cleveland. The Cavaliers won 109-108. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

New York Yankees third baseman Chase Headley reaches back to snag a pop foul by Boston Red Sox's Xander Bogaerts during the eighth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, Thursday, April 27, 2017, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Chris Stewart, right, tags out Boston Red Sox's Mookie Betts while trying to score on a hit by Hanley Ramirez during the eighth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Thursday, April 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

A commuter ferry crosses the Hudson River to New York City, Wednesday, April 5, 2017, in this photo from Hoboken, N.J. Many commuters are shifting to the ferry service following Monday's derailment of a NJ Transit train which has lead to reduced train service into New York. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)