On September 30th, 1916, the Hells Gate Bridge opened to rail traffic over a treacherous section of the East River. Nearly a hundred years later, the thing presents Queens with a big question. Just ...

All residents of Queens tell fond stories of visiting Astoria Park, an oasis of green nestled squarely between two bridges. These bridges, Triborough (pictured) and Hell Gate, span a treacherous ...

The Hell Gate Channel and the bridge that crosses it are two of New York City's most impressive yet overlooked modes of transportation in the city's history. The waterway was considered a treacherous ...

Not all bridges are built for automobiles. This steel through arch masterpiece carries Amtrak’s electrified services to/from points north of NYC. It connects Astoria, Queens to the Southern part of ...

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A major project to bring Metro-North trains to Penn Station and open four new stations for the commuter line in the Bronx is at least three years behind schedule, MTA officials said Monday, blaming ...