What happened on the Whitestone Bridge?

New York, NY-The Whitestone Bridge was closed down for four hours following a chain-reaction traffic accident, leaving two people dead and fourteen injured, the New York Daily news reported.

Is Whitestone NY the same as flushing ny?

This profile covers all of Queens Community District 7, which includes Auburndale, Bay Terrace, College Point, East Flushing, Flushing, Queensboro Hill and Whitestone, but the name is shortened to just Flushing and Whitestone. This is one of 59 community districts in New York City (NYC).

Why is Whitestone called Whitestone?

Whitestone got its name because the settlers discovered that Whitestone was built on white limestone. The area was, in large part, the estate of Francis Lewis, a delegate to the Continental Congress and a signer of the Declaration of Independence.

What water is under the Whitestone Bridge?

the East River
The Bronx–Whitestone Bridge (colloquially referred to as the Whitestone Bridge or simply the Whitestone) is a suspension bridge in New York City, carrying six lanes of Interstate 678 over the East River.

Who is the Whitestone Bridge named for?

signatory Francis Lewis
A 10-acre (4.0 ha) park under the Queens side of the Bronx–Whitestone Bridge, named for Declaration of Independence signatory Francis Lewis, was opened in 1940.

What county is Whitestone NY 11357 in?

Queens County11357 / County

What is the population of Whitestone NY?

Demographics

Indicator 2000 2019
Population 243,690 239,869
Population aged 65+ 15.8% 21.7%
Households
Households with children under 18 years old 31.5% 26.1%

What school district is Whitestone NY?

Queens School District 25

Name of school Address
WHITESTONE ACADEMY 150-34 12TH AVE, WHITESTONE, NY 11357-1808
WINDSOR SCHOOL (THE) 41-60 KISSENA BLVD, FLUSHING, NY 11355-3111
LOWELL US OF FLUSHING 24-20 PARSONS BLVD, FLUSHING, NY 11357-3444
BIRCH FAMILY SERVICES, INC 71-64 168TH ST, FLUSHING, NY 11365-3242

How many cars go over the Throgs Neck Bridge a day?

119,249

Throgs Neck Bridge
Daily traffic 119,249 (2016)
Toll As of April 11, 2021, $10.17 (Tolls By Mail and non-New York E-ZPass); $6.55 (New York E-ZPass); $8.36 (Mid-Tier NYCSC E-Z Pass)
Location
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