Orion /ori-on/ [2 sylls.] as a boys' name is pronounced oh-RYE-on. It is of Greek origin. Greek mythology: Orion was a mighty hunter, the son of Poseidon, who was turned into a constellation. The Orion constellation contains three of the most conspicuous stars in the nighttime sky.
Deconstructing History: Brooklyn Bridge. One of New Yorkâs most famous landmarks, the Brooklyn Bridge transports 120,000 vehicles and 4,000 pedestrians every day. The Brooklyn Bridge opened to the public on May 24, 1883, thereby connecting Manhattan with Brooklyn for the first time. Dubbed the âEighth Wonder of the World,â early visitors gawked at its immense granite towers and thick steel cables, not to mention its birds-eye views.
Spanning the decades: A look at the history of New York Cityâs tunnels and bridges. As the sun goes down behind Staten Island, its glow of light silhouettes the unfinished Verrazano-Narrows steel suspension bridge over New York Harbor in 1964. There are more than 2,000 bridges and tunnels in and around New York City. Some, of course, are better known â and more expensive â than others. So, break out your EZ-PASS for our in-depth look at some of the most iconic bridges and tunnels of the Big Apple. Brooklyn Bridge: The Eighth Wonder of the World.