Queensboro Bridge rename? NOOOOOOOOO!!!

Norwood Neighborhood Association residents in Astoria, Queens say NO!!

The Queensboro Bridge (also known as The 59th Street Bridge) appears in films, literature and songs. The connection and identification with the Borough of Queens is strong. Why, Why WHY would the Mayor even consider renaming it the Ed Koch Bridge? His contributions toward saving NYC's bridges is extremely laudable but perhaps Former Mayor Koch would be happy with recognition in a more modest and less controversial idea.

Would the city think for even a milli-second of renaming the Brooklyn Bridge the Ed Koch Bridge? NO Chance! The Queensboro Bridge is the gateway to our borough and cultural symbol beloved by Queens residents.

Renaming the Triboro Bridge cost about $4 million dollars. Though the city plans to raise funds from private sources, wouldn't you think a city in fiscal crisis might have a better way to spend a few million dollars? How about on schools, parks, transit?

Mayor Bloomberg, you don't want to be remembered by the people of New York City's largest borough as the Mayor who took away our bridge, do you?

Norwood Neighborhood Association says NO to renaming the Queensboro Bridge.