Sunday, November 7, 2010

There are 2,027 bridges in New York City according to the NYC Department of Transportation.

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

The Bayonne Bridge is almost identical to the world-famous Sydney Harbour Bridge, but it is actually two feet longer.
Statistics: New York is the third most populous state in the United States! http://ping.fm/ygksf
Why are New York Yellow Cabs yellow? Because John Hertz, read a study that concluded yellow was the easiest color for the eye to spot.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

The Outerbridge Crossing, connecting Staten Island and New Jersey, is actually named in honor of Eugenius Harvey Outerbridge.
Trivia: New York has been named after England's Duke of York. http://ping.fm/yjGkd
New York’s Niagara Reservation was the first state park in the United States.