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America is filled with many wonders. From the exquisite Grand Canyon to the never-ending stretches of crystal clear beaches. The United States truly has something for everyone to experience, and this ...
The Prince’s Bay Lighthouse is one of New York City’s oldest surviving lighthouse complexes. Historically known as the Red ...
America’s bridges are aging, with 42% being 50 years old or older, according to the Federal Highway Administration. The American Society of Civil Engineers estimates in its 2025 Report Card for ...
Once the longest suspension bridge in the world, the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge handles over 200,000 vehicles every day and plays a crucial role in connecting Brooklyn and Staten Island.
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Strikingly gorgeous, if not entirely accurate, the Da Ming Hun Yi Tu is a map from China’s Ming Empire. Dating back to the late 1300s, it is one of the oldest surviving maps from East Asia.
Three peregrine falcon chicks have hatched in a nest built at the top of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge in New York City, officials said. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority Bridges and ...
Anglers fishing on Staten Island near the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge last week were surprised be a breaching whale.
Bridge opened to the public at 3pm. Within hours of opening, the new Verrazano-Narrows bridge becomes a welcome addition to New York City for motorists.
The Bridge: The Building of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge Toward the end of 1964, the Verrazano Narrows Bridge-linking the New York City boroughs of Brooklyn and Staten Island-was completed.
And in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn—just an exit away from the Verrazano Bridge—drivers are not happy about it. The most substantial increase will be felt crossing the Verrazano Bridge.
MTA tolls went up Sunday at several city crossings, including the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, whose $19 one-way bridge toll, is now the most expensive in the country, according to WCBS.
It's an incredible honor to have what was once the world’s longest suspension bridge named after you—assuming they spell your name right. The Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, which opened in 1964 and ...