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No - but it used to be called "New Amsterdam." Why they changed it, I just don't understand.
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Who was the first Mayor of New York City ever?
The first Mayor of New York City was Thomas Willett, who served from 1665 to 1666. Before 1664, New York City was under Dutch control, and was called New Amsterdam. New Amsterdam did not have mayors; instead, the Dutch appointed a Director General to govern the city. In 1664, the English took control of New Amsterdam and renamed it New York. From 1664 to 1665, Richard Nicolls governed New York under the title of British Military Governor of the Province of New York. In 1665 the office of Mayor of New York was established, and Thomas Willett became the first official Mayor of New York City.
Was the White House ever in new york?
The first home of the United States President was in New York City, and that is where George Washington lived when he was president. John Adams was the first president to live in the White House (then called the President's House, President's Palace or Presidential Mansion), in Washington DC.
Was Brooklyn ever an independent state?
No. Brooklyn was once an independent city (or at least parts of it were) before it was consolidated into Greater New York City in 1898. It was never an independent state.
Did Kansas City ever have a NHL team?
They had a team called Kansas City Scouts. They played from 1974-1976. Go to www.sportsecyclopedia.com/nhl/kansascity/kcscouts.html
In which city no one ever suicided?
Makkah Mukarama (No one ever suicided in this holy city).
Do you ever get to go to Gotham city in batman arkham asylum?
no but in scarecrow phase 2 you can
Has it ever snowed in New York city in July?
No.
Did george harrison ever live in New York City?
No
Does Nick Jonas ever go to New York City?
yes.
Amount of visitors go to new-york city?
ever changing
Was New York ever called York?
No, it was New Amsterdam until it was renamed New York by the British.
Were there ever six New York City boroughs?
No. New York City consisted mostly of just Manhattan until the five boroughs were incorporated in 1898.
Does Robert Pattinson ever come to New York City?
no only CANADA
Is Justin Bieber and usher ever coming to New York City?
Never.
Will york city ever play premier league football?
No not in the near future.
What are the release dates for Best Vacation Ever - 2012?
Best Vacation Ever - 2012 was released on: USA: 9 June 2012 (New York City, New York)
What are the release dates for Best Week Ever - 2013?
Best Week Ever - 2013 was released on: USA: 18 January 2013 (New York City, New York)
