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In 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge was completed, easing the trip to Manhattan.

Brooklyn engaged in the consolidation process developing throughout the region.

In 1894, Brooklyn residents voted by a slight majority to join with Manhattan, The Bronx, Queens, and Richmond ( later Staten Island ) to become the five boroughs of the modern New York City.

This referendum took effect in 1898.

Kings County retained its status as one of New York State's counties.