sentences:  The state declined the petition however, citing that the bridge company wanted too much money for the transaction.In February 1948, State Senator Chauncey Hammond and State Assemblyman Myron Albro announced a bill that would authorize $30,000 to get the bridge purchased.The reasons for the bill was that the charter of the bridge company forbid any bridges being built in the area, which also led to delay the reconstruction of NY 17.