Police Officer Michael J. Califano Memorial Bridge
Police Officer Michael J. Califano Memorial Bridge | |
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 The bridge on October 8, 2021, looking north. | |
| Coordinates | 40°46′59.9″N 73°37′23″W / 40.783306°N 73.62306°W |
| Carries | Glen Cove Road |
| Crosses | Long Island Expressway |
| Locale | East Hills and Old Westbury, New York, United States |
| Named for | Michael J. Califano |
| Owner | NYSDOT |
| Maintained by | NYSDOT |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Steel stringer bridge |
| Total length | 169 feet (52 m) |
| History | |
| Built | 2000 |
| Location | |
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The Police Officer Michael J. Califano Memorial Bridge is a highway overpass in East Hills and Old Westbury in the Town of North Hempstead in Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. It carries Glen Cove Road (Nassau County Route 1) over the Long Island Expressway (Interstate 495). It is named in honor of Michael J. Califano, a police officer who was killed nearby in the line of duty.
Description
[edit]The bridge was built in 2000, replacing an older span.[1] It is of a steel stringer design.[1] It is 169 feet (52 m) long, and is owned and maintained by the New York State Department of Transportation.[1]
In 2011, the bridge was named the Police Officer Michael J. Califano Memorial Bridge in honor of Officer Michael Califano, who was killed on the line of duty nearby when a truck crashed into his vehicle.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9] The bill which proposed naming the bridge was drafted by New York State Senator Charles J. Fuschillo Jr. and New York State Assemblywoman Michelle Schimel, and it was co-sponsored by Senators Kemp Hannon, Carl L. Marcellino, Jack M. Martins, and Dean G. Skelos.[9][10][11] It was signed and ultimately approved by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo.[3][10][11]
The bridge is located at 40°46'59.9"N 73°37'23.0"W, on the border between the villages of East Hills and Old Westbury.[12]
The bridge's New York State bridge identification number is 1049090.[1]
See also
[edit]- Police Officer Joseph P. Olivieri Jr. Memorial Bridge – Another bridge spanning the Long Island Expressway within Nassau County.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "New York OPD Geographic Information Gateway". opdgig.dos.ny.gov. Retrieved 2021-08-31.
- ^ "2018 New York Laws :: HAY - Highway :: Article 12 - State Routes :: 343-Y*2 - Portion of the State Highway System to Be Designated as the "Police Officer Michael J. Califano Memorial Bridge"". Justia Law. Retrieved 2021-08-31.
- ^ a b Dooley, Emily C. (2011-08-06). "Bridge being renamed for cop killed on duty". Newsday. Archived from the original on 2021-08-31. Retrieved 2021-08-31.
- ^ "Truck driver pleads guilty in crash that killed Nassau County cop". ABC7 New York. 2013-02-21. Retrieved 2021-08-31.
- ^ Coen, Andrew (2011-11-18). "Bridge Dedicated for Fallen Police Officer from Wantagh". Wantagh-Seaford, NY Patch. Retrieved 2021-08-31.
- ^ "New York State Assembly 2011 Annual Report – Committee on Transportation" (PDF). New York State Assembly. 2011. Retrieved 2021-08-31.
- ^ "Bridge Dedicated to NCPD Officer Califano". Plainview Old Bethpage Herald. 2011-11-25. Archived from the original on 2021-09-01. Retrieved 2021-09-01.
- ^ "Section 343-Y - [Second of five versions]Portion of the state highway system to be designated as the "Police Officer Michael J. Califano Memorial Bridge", N.Y. High. Law § 343-Y | Casetext Search + Citator". casetext.com. Retrieved 2021-09-01.
- ^ a b Bolger, Timothy (2011-11-14). "LIE Bridge to be Named for Fallen Nassau Cop". Long Island Press. Retrieved 2021-09-01.
- ^ a b "NY State Senate Bill S5234A". NY State Senate. 2015-10-02. Retrieved 2021-08-31.
- ^ a b "Bill Search and Legislative Information | New York State Assembly – Bill No. S05234". assembly.state.ny.us. Retrieved 2021-09-01.
- ^ "40°46'59.9"N 73°37'23.0"W". Google Maps. Retrieved 2021-08-31.
