NYC History and Boroughs

 

 

One of the most Diverse City in the United States due to the legal gateway for the Immigration Law There are five different Boroughs in NYC composed of  Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island they each have their own President stationed.

Manhattan- is the main part of the city and has the tallest skyscrapers known to man like the legendary empire state Building and the iconic Time Square that has been a historical monument for the great big pictures on the big screen.

Brooklyn- is directly under the Brooklyn bridge, it best known for famous celebrates like Barbra Streisand, Eddy Murphy, Cyndi Lauper, Jennifer Connelly and Woody Allen are just some of the many born in Brooklyn, not to mention, athletes such as Michael Jordan and Mike Tyson. it also holds the second largest museum in New York called the “Brooklyn Museum of Art”

Queens- Queens is based on art, tourism and cinema, after the temporary installation of the MoMA during its renovation between 2002 and 2004 and the inauguration of P.S.1 Contemporary Art Center, the area has become more touristy, especially for art lovers.

The Bronx- During the twentieth century, the Bronx was known for its gang activities and for its poverty stricken neighborhoods. Is also the cradle of rap and hip hop. Over 75 different languages are spoken on its streets, although English and Spanish prevail over the rest. The top attractions are the Bronx Zoo, Yankee stadium, and New York Botanical Garden

Staten Island- surprising attractions to visit is Historic Richmond Town, a restored rural town with houses dating from the seventeenth century and Fort Wadsworth, a fort built by the Dutch during the seventeenth century, which served to protect New York from the incursions of enemy ships.

China Town and Little Italy

The Chinatown and Little Italy neighborhoods in Manhattan were forged in American history, from the mid 19th to the early 20th century; a time when waves of immigrants from all corners of the world came to New York seeking opportunity. New York City and, in particular, the neighborhood of Chinatown and Little Italy,

 

 

 

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