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residents. The Department of Health surveyed the community’s smoking, diet and physical activity, which are risks factors for a variety of health problems like high blood pressure. It was concluded that Washington Heights had 12% smokers, which is lower than New York’s average. However, 31% of community members consume multiple drinks with high sugar content on a daily basis and are less likely to perform physical activity. The rate of stroke hospitalization, is higher in Washington Heights than City

In the main 19th century, countless new enterprises sprang up in the railroad and assembly industries. The New York Transactions Board had next mandated an association to have a minimum of 100 stocks in order to transactions in their exchange. Countless of these new firms might not encounter such necessities to be tabulated on the Board. A cluster of non-member brokers catered to the needs of these firms as they traded their stocks beyond the registered exchanges. These brokers came to be recognized

Is New York becoming a tale of two cities or has it already claimed that title years ago? New York is said to be the city that never sleeps, why? Because there are shops and stores owners that are open 24/7 just to make that little extra money to support their family and there are others that only work 40 hours a week that provides enough for their family. In this essay I will argue how New York City has two stories to tell between making a living and going to school. Somewhere in New York

At 111th Street and 49th Avenue in Flushing, Queens, NY houses a grand architecture of knowledge and wisdom; The Queens Museum. According to the Museum's website, the building architected and renovated by Daniel Chait and was used for the 1964 World's Fair as the New York City Pavilion. Eight years later minor alterations were made to the north side of the New York City building and was converted into the Queens Center for Art and Culture, which was later called the Queens Museum of Art. The magnificent

to see and experience saying in one of the best hotels in the city. New York: Tourism in New York is aimed towards the city break, New York is a tourist hot spot for America inland around Manhattan there are many historical and cultural attractions. There are well over 300 places of interest in Manhattan alone. For Example: The Statue of Liberty, Times Square, Central Park and many more. It is well known for shopping areas that attract people to spend their money also many honeymooners have a

in section of the city called “Spanish Harlem” where most spanish speaking immigrants also lived. However, as he grew up there, he would eventually realize that life was not very easy for people like him. Spanish Harlem is a neighborhood in Upper Manhattan, despite its name, it is not actually a part of Harlem. It is known as one of the largest Latino communities in New York, the residents there are mostly Puerto Ricans but there are also people from the Dominican Republic, Cuba, and even Mexico. Interestingly

Name Professor’s name Course Date Grand Central Station 42nd Street, New York  Abstract The Grand Central Station or officially the Grand Central Terminal is one of the most remarkable structures in the United States. It was built in New York City when railway transport was in its heydays. The magnificent structure was built in an effort to pronounce the thriving status of the nation’s financial and cultural capital. The Grand Central Station was more than an aesthetic structure. The beautiful

New York is the fourth most populated state in the US, and is the 27th largest state. With over 345 attractions, 60.3 million visitors a year, and 645 miles of Subway trains New York City is the most . . . (think of something to go after most) With so many attraction how do you choose what to do? Well Lucky for you I've made a list of 10 things that you must see the next time you visit NYC.! Why Visit? New York City has so many things to do, like museums, shopping, eating, parks, and famous movie/TV

The legacy of the Dutch and their founding of New Amsterdam can still be seen in the marvelous city of New York City. The Dutch built Fort Amsterdam due to fear of English invasion and Native American incursions, and the first northern, earthen wall has become the economic center of the world, Wall Street. This is just one instance of the lasting impact the Dutch would have on the modern city of New York. As noted by Joyce Goodfriend, in Revisiting New Netherland Perspectives on Early Dutch America

Occupy the Media The Occupy Wall Street movement began in fall of 2011 in response to a call to arms originating from a digital publication by the name of Adbusters, wherein Americans were urged to “flood into lower Manhattan, set up tents, kitchens, peaceful barricades and occupy Wall Street for a few months” (Adbusters) in order to make themselves heard in what they perceived as their fight against injustice. The movement kicked off in Zuccotti Park (soon dubbed ‘Liberty Square’) in New York,