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 ...

An Astoria resident is spearheading an initiative to renovate the Hell Gate Bridge, reports Queens Chronicle. Antonio Meloni, the Public Safety chairman for Community Board 1, wants better lighting ...

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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