New York
Most populous city in the United States
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New York, often called New York City (NYC), is the most populous city in the United States. It is located at the southern tip of New York State on New York Harbor, one of the world's largest natural harbors. The city comprises five boroughs—Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island—each being coextensive with its respective county. It is the geographical and demographic center of both the Northeast megalopolis and the New York metropolitan area, the largest metropolitan area in the United States by both population and urban area. New York is a global center of technology, finance and commerce, culture, entertainment and media, academics and scientific output, the arts and fashion—and as home to the headquarters of the United Nations, international diplomacy. New York City is known for its fast pace and continuous urban energy.
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New York, often called New York City (NYC), is the most populous city in the United States. It is located at the southern tip of New York State on New York Harbor, one of the world's largest natural harbors. The city comprises five boroughs—Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island—each being coextensive with its respective county. It is the geographical and demographic center of both the Northeast megalopolis and the New York metropolitan area, the largest metropolitan area in the United States by both population and urban area. New York is a global center of technology, finance and commerce, culture, entertainment and media, academics and scientific output, the arts and fashion—and as home to the headquarters of the United Nations, international diplomacy. New York City is known for its fast pace and continuous urban energy.
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Manhattan
Borough in New York City and county in New York State
0.1 mi away
Woolworth Building
Skyscraper in Manhattan, New York
0.2 mi away
108 Leonard
Residential building in Manhattan, New York
0.2 mi away
Manhattan Municipal Building
Office skyscraper in Manhattan, New York
0.1 mi away
280 Broadway
Historic building in Manhattan, New York
Tweed Courthouse
Government building in Manhattan, New York
330 ft away
New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission
New York City agency
0.1 mi away
New York World Building
Former skyscraper in Manhattan, New York
0.2 mi away
African Burial Ground National Monument
Memorial in Manhattan, New York
330 ft away
Pace University
Private university in the New York metropolitan area
0.2 mi away
New York City Hall
Seat of New York City's government
0.1 mi away
J&R
American electronics and music retailer (1971–2014)
0.2 mi awayWhen to go
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