Who built the bridge between New York City and Long Island?

First of all, let me explain that colloquially to a New Yorker, Long Island consists of Nassau and Suffolk Counties. These are the two counties that are beyond the border with New York City. read more

These last two have the same borders as the counties of Kings and Queens, respectively, and are actually part of New York City. So, technically, there is no bridge between New York City and Long Island. read more

New York features bridges of many lengths and types, carrying vehicular, bicycle, pedestrian, and subway traffic. The George Washington Bridge, spanning the Hudson River between New York City and Fort Lee, New Jersey, is the world's busiest bridge in terms of vehicular traffic. read more

The Brooklyn Bridge is probably the most famous bridge of New York City, and also one of its most popular landmarks. The Brooklyn Bridge was built in 1883, and was the first bridge to provide passage across the East River between Brooklyn and Manhattan, back when Brooklyn was still an independent city. read more