View of the North Channel Bridge over Jamaica Bay, from Hamilton Beach Park, 1965. Completed in 1923, the North Channel Bridge was forecasted to last a century, but by the late 1980s had deteriorated beyond repair. A new bridge, constructed immediately alongside, the original span, was named for the late Congressman Joseph P. Addabbo, who represented New York's 5th and 7th districts for 35 years.

A portrait of Hamilton Beach, previously known as "Ramblersville," and "West Hamilton Beach" prior to neighboring JFK's expansion. The neighborhood is bounded by the A-train tracks, Hawtree Creek, and the 102nd Street Creek. It is accessible by one road and two pedestrian paths. These photographs are from Sister Sonia Duthoit, who lived in New York from 1964 to 1968.

Except for the Bronx, New York City is made up exclusively of islands! In fact, this city is made up of over 500 miles of coastline. Take a look at the waterways that surround the islands of the Five Boroughs.