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New York Potpourri

New York City is the most populous city in the United States. A leading global city, New York exerts a powerful influence over global commerce, finance, media, culture, art, fashion, research, education, and entertainment.

The five boroughs of New York City are: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, and Staten Island.

The term “melting pot” was first coined to describe densely populated immigrant neighborhoods on the Lower East Side of NYC.

About 36% of New York City’s population is foreign-born and about 170 languages are spoken in the city.

There are more Jews within the city limits of New York City than within the city limits of Jerusalem, and NYC has the second largest Jewish community in the world.

Popular tourist sites in NYC include: The Statue of Liberty, Times Square, Wall Street, Chinatown, and Central Park.

Manhattan's skyline with its many skyscrapers is universally recognized, and the city has been home to several of the tallest buildings in the world.

Central Park, an 883 acre park in Manhattan, is the most visited city park in the United States with 25 million visitors each year. The park contains several lakes and ponds, two ice-skating rinks, the Central Park Zoo, the Central Park Conservatory Garden, and the 106-acre Jackie Onasis Reservoir. Indoor attractions include Belvedere Castle with its nature center and the historic Carousel.