Today in NYC History: The 59th Street Bridge Renamed for Edward I. Koch
If you’ve ever seen Koch, the movie, you’ll recall the scenes were Ed Koch delightfully waves at drivers crossing “my new bridge!” The scene was filmed shortly after the 59th Street/Queensboro Bridge was renamed the Edward I. Koch Bridge on March 23, 2011. Mayor Bloomberg had announced the idea at Ed Koch’s 86th birthday party,…