Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Brooklyn Bridge to get a $500M makeover



By SARA KUGLER FRAZIER, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS In this Aug. 3, 2007 file photo, with the borough of Manhattan as a backdrop, the iconic Brooklyn Bridge is seen in New York. (AP/Peter Morgan) NEW YORK (AP) — The Brooklyn Bridge has been through a lot in its 127 years, and now the New York icon needs a facelift. The famous 1.1-mile suspension bridge is getting a $500 million makeover, a project that includes a complete repainting and the repair of elements that were part of its original construction. Vice President...

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