Thursday marks exactly 60 years since the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge opened to much fanfare.

The police helicopter descends to a position above the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge tower, preparing to lower the radio transmitter for installation on the tower. Photo from 1979.

@MTA Due to high winds, there is a ban on empty tractor-trailers and tandem trailers on the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. All other trucks are directed to use the lower level.

Once the longest suspension bridge in the world, the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge handles over 200,000 vehicles every day and plays a crucial role in connecting Brooklyn and Staten Island.

Thursday was the 60th anniversary of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge between Brooklyn and Staten Island, which had a huge impact on Bay Ridge.

THE VERRAZZANO NARROWS BRIDGE, which connects Brooklyn and Staten Island over New York Harbor (midway between the Upper Bay and Lower Bay).

NEW YORK (PIX11) — A vehicle fire on the upper level of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge caused traffic delays on Tuesday just before rush hour, officials said.

A crash is causing two left lanes to be blocked on the upper level of the eastbound Verrazzano, according to alerts issued by the MTA and 511 NY.

The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge is set to undergo a major cable rehabilitation project aimed at keeping the iconic span — and vital link between Brooklyn and Staten Island — in top shape for years to ...

As the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge approaches its 60th anniversary on Nov. 21, the monumental feat of engineering remains an integral piece of New York City’s infrastructure.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has said it will restrict marathon runners to either the upper or lower level of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge if the organization that runs the race does ...