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Mario Cuomo Bridge may still incorporate Tappan Zee name

Tappan Zee name could still get added to Mario Cuomo Bridge

Tappan Zee name could still get added to Mario Cuomo Bridge

Democrats in Albany are considering adding the “Tappan Zee” moniker to the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, a proposal that could compromise after previous attempts to remove the late governor’s name failed. The proposal passed the state Senate on Wednesday and is reportedly believed to have a chance in the Assembly before state lawmakers leave Albany. Critics have argued that the money and time that would be assigned to renaming the bridge could be spent elsewhere. However, many local residents have expressed their disapproval of the current name of the bridge. “Call me an originalist – but to me, it’ll always be the Tappan Zee,” said Sarah Donnelly, a native of Rockland. The bridge was officially renamed the Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge after the late governor’s son got the state Legislature to agree to the name change in 2017. The current proposal seeks to honor the history of the locality and restore the original name of the bridge.

FAQs:

What is the status of the proposal?

The proposal is currently awaiting approval from the Assembly before state lawmakers leave Albany.

Why is there a push to change the name of the bridge?

Critics have called the renaming of the bridge a waste of time and money. However, many local residents have expressed their opposition to the current name of the bridge and have asked to return to the original name.

What was the reason for the change of the name?

The late governor’s son got the state Legislature to agree to the name change in 2017. However, since then, many local residents have voiced their disapproval of the new name.

What is the original name of the bridge?

The original name of the bridge is Tappan Zee Bridge. The name Tappan Zee came from Dutch settlers who named the crossing after a local Indian tribe and the Dutch term for sea.

When was the bridge renamed?

The bridge was renamed Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge in 2017. The bridge connects Rockland and Westchester counties across the Hudson.

Tappan Zee name could still get added to Mario Cuomo Bridge
Tappan Zee name could still get added to Mario Cuomo Bridge

Mario Cuomo Bridge may still be renamed to include Tappan Zee name

Legislation aimed at adding the name “Tappan Zee” to the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge could be approved by Albany Democrats before the end of the year. The latest proposal comes as an alternative to previous attempts to remove the late governor’s name entirely, which failed. The Senate passed the proposal on Wednesday and Assembly sponsor, John McGowan, is optimistic that it will be approved by Friday. Many have criticized the current name of the bridge, which was officially changed in 2018, and claim it to be a waste of time and money. Some locals refuse to acknowledge the change and have continued to refer to it as “Tappan Zee”. The original name is attributed to the Dutch settlers who named it after a local Indian tribe and the Dutch word for sea. The bridge was renamed in 2017 by former Governor Andrew Cuomo and his father, Mario Cuomo, served three terms as governor in the 1980s and 1990s. The decision to rename the bridge is a contentious issue among locals and politicians, with some suggesting it to be a matter of vanity.

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