The Queensboro Bridge opened in 1909 after eight years of construction, 11 years after Queens became part of greater New York. The final cost was $20 million and 50 lives. This historic cantilever … ...

NEW YORK (CBS 2 / WCBS 880/ 1010 WINS) -- You might not be taking the Queensboro Bridge to work anymore. The Bloomberg Administration wants to rename the 101-year-old span over the East River ...

Ninety-nine years ago last Sunday, the Queensboro Bridge opened to traffic - and modern Queens was born. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 78°F. Monday, July 7th 2025 ...

[UPDATE BELOW] In December the Bloomberg administration announced plans to rename the Queensboro Bridge after former mayor Ed Koch. Koch was for it, Vallone wasn't, and today the City Council will ...

Mayor Michael Bloomberg's proposal to rename the Queensboro Bridge in honor of former Mayor Ed Koch officially has its very first political opponent: Queens Council Member Peter Vallone Jr.