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There are five boroughs in New York - Manhattan, The Bronx, Staten Island, Queens, and Brooklyn. I am not certain as to why the city was divided into these areas. They were separated into 5 boroughs because they were each separate pieces of land that were owned by different people. They weren't part of New York City, only New York State, originally. The consolidation of the five boroughs into "Greater New York" in 1898 was a very early example of regional planning. The contiguous counties of New York, Richmond (Staten Island), Brooklyn and The Bronx (an annexed portion of then Westcheter County and Queens County (not all of the county wanted to join the consolidation and formed Nassau County while the remainder of the county joined the city.
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What are some names of some of the citys?
Some examples of city names are New York City, Tokyo, London, Paris, and Rome.
Is Brooklyn in New York City?
No, Brooklyn is one of the five boroughs of New York City: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, and Staten Island.However, before the five boroughs were incorporated into one city, in 1898, Brooklyn was its own city. In fact, some older Brooklynites still refer to it as, "our fair city of Brooklyn" or "the great city of Brooklyn."According to the Geography: Brooklyn is New York City's most populous borough with 2.5 million residents, and second largest in area. It is also the westernmost country on Long Island.
Is Brooklyn New York a city?
No, Brooklyn is one of the five boroughs of New York City: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, and Staten Island.However, before the five boroughs were incorporated into one city, in 1898, Brooklyn was its own city. In fact, some older Brooklynites still refer to it as, "our fair city of Brooklyn" or "the great city of Brooklyn."According to the Geography: Brooklyn is New York City's most populous borough with 2.5 million residents, and second largest in area. It is also the westernmost country on Long Island.
What are big cities in new york?
are you asking for a list of large cities in new york state besides new york city? or are you asking about the five boroughs within the city of new york? if it's the latter, the five boroughs are the bronx, brooklyn, manhattan, queens, and staten island.
What are the names of some health clinics in the New York City area?
There are a vast amount of health clinics in the New York City area, as the city has a large population. Some names of health care clinics include Albion Health Centre and Basset Healthcare.
Do more people die annually in New York City including all five boroughs from some type of cancer or from gunshots?
More, much more did from cancer related causes despite the bad reputation the city has for gun violence.
What are the names of some brokerage firms in New York City?
The names of some brokerage firms in New York City include Brooklyn Heights Real Estate, Gatsby Realty, Halstead, Harlem Lofts, Nancy Packes, and Rachel Realty to name a few.
Can 917 area code call come from a pay phone?
Area code 917 is in New York City, including all five boroughs. There are some payphones with numbers in area code 917.
How do you say New York in french?
While it's true that some city names do get changed (London-Londres, Brussels-Bruxelles), most don't. New York is New York.
What are the names of some Hotel and Spa's in New York city?
New York City plays host to hundreds of different Hotels, including the Hilton, Plaza and the Four Seasons. Some Hotels with Spa facilities include the Waldorf Astoria and the Peninsula.
What is a bourough?
A borough is a constituent division of some unit of governmental administration. For instance 32 constituent divisions together with the City of London make up Greater London London. Other countries use the term in a similar manner, for instance there are 5 boroughs of New York City
What is the land elevation of NYC?
Highest Natural Point of Elevation on the island of Manhattan - 265.5 feet USGS
