...New York City The first native New Yorkers were the Lenape, an Algonquin people who hunted, fished and farmed in the area between the Delaware and Hudson rivers. Europeans began to explore the region at the beginning of the 16th century--among the first was Giovanni da Verrazzano, an Italian who sailed up and down the Atlantic coast in search of a route to Asia--but none settled there until 1624. That year, the Dutch West India Company sent some 30 families to live and work in a tiny settlement on “Nutten Island” (today’s Governors Island) that they called New Amsterdam. In 1626, the settlement’s governor general, Peter Minuit, purchased the much larger Manhattan Island from the natives for 60 guilders in trade goods such as tools, farming equipment, cloth and wampum (shell beads). Fewer than 300 people lived in New Amsterdam when the settlement moved to Manhattan. But it grew quickly, and in 1760 the city (now called New York City; population 18,000) surpassed Boston to become the second-largest city in the American colonies. Fifty years later, with a population 202,589, it became the largest city in the Western hemisphere. Today, more than 8 million people live in the city’s five boroughs. New York City in the 18th Century In 1664, the British seized New Amsterdam from the Dutch and gave it a new name: New York City. For the next century, the population of New York City grew larger and more diverse: It included immigrants from the Netherlands, England, France and Germany;...
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...New York is the most populous city in the United States (1), and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world (2). New York City is home to more than 8.3 million people. It is the largest city in the U.S., more than twice the size of Los Angeles, the second-largest city in the nation, and close to three times the size of Chicago, the third most populous. If New York City were a state, it would rank as the 12th largest in the U.S. with respect to population size. This would place it behind New Jersey with its 8.7 million residents and ahead of Virginia with its 7.9 million residents (3). The economy of New York City is the biggest regional economy in the United States and the second largest city economy in the world after Tokyo(4). Anchored by Wall Street, in Lower Manhattan, New York City is one of the world's two premier financial centers, alongside London(5) and is home to the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ, the world's largest stock exchanges by market capitalization and trading activity. New York is distinctive for its high concentrations of advanced service sector firms in fields such as law, accountancy, banking and management consultancy (6). The financial, insurance, health care, and real estate industries form the basis of New York's economy. The city is also the most important center for mass media, journalism and publishing in the United States, and is the preeminent arts center in the country. Creative...
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...Out There! 1. “I’m gonna sell you on New York!” “Start spreading the news: I’m leaving today; I want to be a part of it: New York, New York!” – Frank Sinatra, “New York, New York” I don’t remember when I first heard this song, but it finally stuck with me when I heard it in Friends With Benefits, you know the scene where Jamie takes Dylan to Times Square to be a part of a flash mob while she’s trying to sell New York to him so he’d accept a job at GQ. Well, if you didn’t know that, then now you do. Aside from being one of my favourite movies ever, Friends With Benefits just completely amplified my love for New York by infinity times. Now just to clear things up before I continue, we’re friends right? I don’t want this essay to sound like a stranger shoving an annoying travel infomercial about New York down your throat. I want you to love New York as much as I do, or at least not feel forced to. It could be like we’re just having a conversation, just like Jamie says to Dylan back at her apartment after they watch that shitty romantic film: “Yeah. Two girls over drinks at Bennigan’s. Go.” 2. “It’s New York! I’ve seen Seinfeld.” “Not the bullshit tourist version!” I always knew I belonged in New York; I guess I just didn’t realize it when I was a kid. I was always saying things like, “Wow New York is so pretty I want to go there!”, “O my gosh can I go to New York puhLEASE.”, and “Wow how great would it be to live in New York?” New York always seemed like such a fabulous, far-off...
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...NEW YORK CITY New York City is located at the mouth of the Hudson River, southeastern New York State, and northeastern U.S. New York City has a long history because a lot of immigrants came here during the nine teen and early twentieth. They are mainly of Irish and German immigrants. Later, many European and Asian immigrants migrated to the New York City. The number of immigrant has grown to nearly two million. There are many famous places and interesting culture in New York City. Therefore, New York City is one of the most wonderful places to visit. First of all, there are many famous places in New York City. One of them is the Empire State Building that was the 8th world wonder. It is a big building that had 64 elevators (now 73) its height is 381 meters (1250 ft). The Empire State Building is built in the early 1930s. It was one of the world tallest skyscrapers in 1931. The Empire State Building is famous because its observation deck that has the wonderful view over the city of New York. Also, the Empire State Building is used in “King Kong” movie that is very famous. That’s a reason why most children would like to go there to look at it. The Empire State Building is also very famous at tower lighting systems. It makes perfect sense. It is so amazing to look at the sense of lights that changes its color everyday to make the Empire State Building attractive. The Statue of Liberty that was a famous statue made by the French engineer Frederic Auguste Bartholdi....
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...The first time I was ever in New York I was in awe at the beauty of the city. I stepped off of the bus and was breathless and speechless because of how strange yet familiar being there was. There were so many different smells that I remember saying that it smells like a fair. When I looked around the only thing I remember thinking was wow. The view that I saw from looking down that street was amazing. It looked like it never ended and on the side of the road were people, trees, so many famous buildings that I couldn't name them all, and the infamous New York taxis. My group of people was Grace, Eva, Abby, Aspen, and Ms. Shutte. On the sidewalk, we tried to cross the street and it was controlled chaos by the crosswalk. There were so many people waiting to go in all different directions. There were so many people everywhere in New York that we had to make a train to get through the crowds so we wouldn't stray from the group. The Big Apple was so populated that everywhere we went, we could either not see the ground because there were so many people, or see all the way down the street because there were barely any people....
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...New York lies in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic districts of the United States. One of the most broad,crowded, and populated in the United States. It has a sea outskirt with Rhode Island east of Long Island and in addition a global fringe with the Canadian regions of Quebec toward the north and Ontario toward the west and north. The condition of New York is regularly known as New York State or the State of New York to separate it from New York City, the state's most crowded city and it's monetary center point. The US Bureau evaluates that the number of inhabitants in New York was 19,746,227 on July 1, 2014, a 1.9% expansion since the 2010 United States Census. New York's populace is extremely urban, which is around 92% of individuals...
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...Distinguished by the hustle and bustle, and the noisy surroundings, New York City is more than just a population of over eight million; it’s the place that these innovative minds call home. Every person walking these congested streets has a story, and these individuals stories combined with the blinding inspiration that this city produces is what makes each of them a New Yorker. It is not the stereotypical rude personality, or constant ‘in a rush’ mindset. It is the stimulation overflowing this city that encapsulates what it actually means to be a resident of New York. The appearance of the vast cityscape that flows perfectly into the horizon never ceases to amaze a passerby, and enhances a New Yorkers brain to inspire others in ways New...
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...For my research paper, I plan to research government and political corruption in New York City and the negative impacts it had on the city. I also plan to research what was done about the corruption that weakened the city to turn it into the successful city that it has come to be in history. My research question would be what negative or positive effects did the political corruption have on New York City, and how were the people able to counteract it. My possible thesis could be: Political corruption was a widespread common attribute to United States Government following the Civil War. In New York City, the corruption displayed by political officials stunted the potential growth of the city, but would come to a demise when the people of the...
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...Have you ever been to a big city where it is very crowded? Well I am going to talk about my 2 favorite that I have been to. These 2 cities include both New York city, and Los Angeles. These 2 cities have a lot of things in common, also they have a lot different. I will write about their similarities and differences. NYC is a very crowded city. People there mostly travel by subway. There are many big buildings, and other major tourist attractions in NYC. Also people in NYC have a very cool accent. NYC is home of some very famous things. 1 thing that is located in NYC is the Empire State Building, which is one of the biggest buildings in the world. Also there is the statue of liberty which is another very famous attraction. Last there is the Madison...
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...A lot of people have been to a place that was vastly different from their own living conditions. These differences could be going from a city-like suburban area to a more rural, calm country-sided place. Differences may not seem to be that apparent when you compare places such as Ney York and New Jersey; but the differences, however, may be more noticeable when you compare places such as New York City(NYC) and Miami. From the way people behave to how the air feels, the differences between NYC and Miami are almost like black and white when put side by side to each other. One of the most apparent differences between NYC and Florida is means of transportation. In NYC one of the main sources of transportation is the subway system, which are the Metro trains that go through a grid-like system to transport people from one location to another. The bus system is also a part of the Metro system, which means the payment...
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...TITLE Top Things to Do in New York for $5 or Less LEAD PARAGRAPH New York City is home to over 8 million people, over 400 subway stations, and almost 20,000 restaurants. 365 days a year, New York is brimming with activities: culture, sports, gastronomic, family-friendly, you name it. However, New York City tourists and locals often find that money in New York tends to rapidly disappear; how can it not, when there are so many exciting options on which to spend it? The truth is, as one of the most vibrant cities in the world, New York offers a slew of free or inexpensive options to keep the budget traveler satisfied and satiated. Read on to learn how you can enjoy New York City on a tight budget. PARAGRAPHS See the city from the vantage point...
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...New York city is one the largest city in the world. Home to numerous iconic landmarks such as Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Empire State building and a buzzing culture. New York is a city that wears many hats with elan. It is an awesome city with a blend of history and modernity offering feasts for all. 1. After the Empire State Building opened in New York City in 1931, much of its office space went unrented. It was nicknamed the “Empty State Building” by New Yorkers and didn’t become profitable until 1950. The Empire state building was built in 1931, 12 days ahead of schedule. It was the tallest building in New York dwarfing the newly completed Chrysler Building. Due to the Great Depression, the building had difficulty finding tenants.The...
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...New York City is a hectic place, the loud and constant sound of cars, its not just the cars that in a hurry, everyone in the streets walking in a pace that they are in a rush to be somewhere. New York City is the best place for a perfect vacation with friends ,family and loved ones. Every year there is about 60 million tourist in New York. One of the popular tourist site in New York is the Empire State Building, you can’t even imagine NYC ‘s skyline without the tower spire of the Empire State Building, this site in located in midtown Manhattan. Tourist often visit this site, with family and friends. New York City also have many romantic places, one of the famous site is the Central Park, it is a a very beautiful and an romantic place to visit with your loved ones, Central Park is the best place to have picnics with your family in the summer time, they...
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...New York New York is like a glaring bright window in a distant view. It’s a place of sunshine. While I was exposed to various elements, my brain short-circuited and needed to be rebooted. Everything around me was moving like the speed of light, and I stood motionless in the middle of it all. The Buildings were breathtaking, and the streets filled with joy.As I explored this seemingly infinite city, I witnessed freedom at its core. While waiting anxiously for a taxi outside of JFK airport, my mind pondered the obvious differences between New York City and Greenville. The taxi driver approaches in his snazzy suit and says: “Where would you like to go?” He asked. “I would like for you to drop me off at Times Square.” I said. “ Sure!” He said....
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...As a native New Yorker, I can safely declare that I have not used the resources of NYC to their fullest potential. I know that there is much more to the city than Times Square, the Empire State Building, or the Statue of Liberty (or for my purposes, my high school and the bubble tea shop in Chinatown that I stop by daily on my way home.) For me, NYU is unique, because it is so seamlessly integrated into the New York City landscape that I have to rely on the white and violet flags on the buildings to navigate around the university, an insult to my seventeen years in the city, but I’m quite sure that this is one of the places where I will develop not only my navigation instincts, but also my intellect. I am fascinated by the interaction between...
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