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The Native Americans called it Mannahatta (which means "the Island of Many Hills"). When the Dutch settled it, they named it New Amsterdam. Then the English took control and renamed it New York.
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No, it is an old name of New York.
A place that had the old name of New Amsterdam?
New York
What is the perfect name for a city in cityville?
Old New York, tottaly new... and old
What was the old name for the New York Jets?
They used to be the "Titans of New York". -sportsmedia101.com
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Is New York old or new?
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When was Little Old New York created?
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no it was not
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New Hamphire is a state in northeastern U.S. New Amsterdam was the old name for New York City.
What is the duration of Little Old New York?
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How old is the New York Public Library?
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