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Daily News (New York)<\/strong><\/a> – After several years of delays, planning and community opposition, the cost of replacing the 108-year-old City Island Bridge has risen to $120 million.<\/p>\n

Back on Aug. 20, 2003 – when Mayor Bloomberg announced plans for a new high-tech bridge “as unique as the island itself” – the cost was estimated at $32 million.<\/p>\n

The new bridge project has yet to get started, with the latest launch date now set for next year. [read more…]<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Daily News (New York) – After several years of delays, planning and community opposition, the cost of replacing the 108-year-old City Island Bridge has risen to $120 million. 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