Contest underway to name four falcon chicks recently hatched atop Mario M. Cuomo Bridge

The New York State Thruway Authority on Wednesday announced voting is underway to name four falcon chicks that recently hatched in a nest box atop the Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge.

Third to sixth graders across Rockland and Westchester counties submitted more than 100 names as part of a contest.

The panel of judges selected 10 finalists below:

-Amelia Birdelia

-Beakonce

-Brooklyn

-Coco Puff

-Empire

-Estrella

-Freedom

-Jet

-Millennium Falcon

-Taylor Swoop

Votes can be cast on the bridge's website until 5 p.m. on May 22.

The four winning names will be revealed on the bridge and Thruway Authority social media accounts on May 23.

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