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The Lincoln Tunnel Helix and the Hamilton Death Rock

By Portfolio Editor Roz Hamlett Across the Hudson River from NYC is the town of Weehawken, N.J.  Founded in 1859, it’s been home to the rich and famous, to casinos, hotels and theaters and a major rail and shipping hub. … Continue reading

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George Washington Bridge: A New Defense System Against Corrosion  

By Neal Buccino, Media Relations Staff For 85 years, the George Washington Bridge has stood majestically above the Hudson River’s swirling waters. But ironically, the most insidious enemy facing the iconic span is water in another form — specifically, the … Continue reading

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Newark Liberty International: Doolittle Sets Coast-to-Coast Records

By Portfolio Editor Roz Hamlett While more famous aviators such as Charles Lindbergh were capturing America’s imagination in the 1920s and ‘30s, General James “Jimmy” Doolittle was flying a little below the radar. But he was a thoroughly accomplished and … Continue reading

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