New York Consolidated Laws, Public Authorities Law - PBA § 526-b. Ceremonial designation of the Bear Mountain bridge

1. The Bear Mountain bridge, as defined in subdivision seven of section five hundred twenty-six of this title, shall be designated and known as the “Purple Heart Veterans Memorial Bridge”.

2. The chairman of the New York State Bridge Authority shall provide for the installation and maintenance of adequate signing of the state highway system as designated pursuant to subdivision one of this section.  However, to avoid confusion and to limit any possible disruption of commerce, the designation called for pursuant to subdivision one of this section shall be one of ceremonial nature and the official name of such bridge shall not be changed as a result of this act.