The Verrazano-Narrows Bridge: Robert Moses, Bay Ridge, and the birth of America's longest suspension bridge - The Bowery Boys: New York City History

The Verrazano-Narrows Bridge is a suspension bridge that spans the Narrows, the body of water separating Staten Island and Brooklyn in New York City. The bridge was opened to traffic on November 21, 1964, and has since been recognized as one of the most iconic structures in New York City. The construction of the Verrazano Bridge was a monumental feat, requiring the hard work and dedication of many different workers, including a team of ironworkers who were responsible for installing the bridge's

A high angle view above a new high-rise construction site, with Shore Parkway and the Verrazano bridge in view. The drone camera, hovering in place zoom out from the tall building on a cloudy day.