NYC AND ITS ENVIRONS – FALL 2024 VIDEOS

Lead Coordinator: Paul Golomb

New York City and Its Environs is a history and philosophy course that explores the city’s 400-year development through its neighborhoods.

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NEW YORK CITY AND ITS ENVIRONS
New York City Bridges

Presenter: Bob Reiss
Presentation Date: September 12, 2024

• Link to NYC Bridges Video

We are a city of islands. Four of our five boroughs are situated on islands. Other islands serve a multitude of purposes. To function as a city, these islands must be interconnected by bridges, tunnels, ferries and even a tram This talk focuses on our world-famous network of bridges, their history, engineering, architecture, and cultural significance.