Following years of debate and planning, construction began in August 1959. Designed by engineer Othmar Ammann and built by Ammann & Whitney, the structure was completed ahead of schedule. The upper ...

A bridge linking to some of Long Island's most iconic beaches reopened Monday afternoon after an emergency inspection forced ...

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