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New York Located in the Northeastern United States of America, East of Pennsylvania, Southwest of Maine sits New York City, with the coordinates 40.7127° N, 74.0059° W. Covering 843 acres in the center of Manhattan, is a well-known landmark, Central Park. New York also hosts the fifth-tallest skyscraper in the United States. Standing 1454 feet in the air, the Empire State Building, is located in Midtown Manhattan. In the early days of industrialization, New Yorkers utilized the Hudson River

scene. (New York Times) These burlesque and vaudeville shows with their sexualized dancing inspired him in his future career. (PBS) After

designer and engineer of his time. He gained a great name in designing long suspension bridges to America. His famous bridges included Verrazano-Narrows Bridge that presents over New York harbor. Verrazano-Narrows Bridge considered as longest single span bridge in the world. He also has great contributions in designing railroad bridges in America. He worked on Queensboro Bridge after joining (PSC) Pennsylvania Steel Company. He created famous steel arch bridge of New York City that famous with the name

The films Gangs of New York and Far and Away are both similar and different. For example, both films depict a similar time period, but in a different location. The main characters in both movies have a similar heritage, but are a bit different personality-wise. Finally, in the beginning of the films, the main character wants revenge. However, Far and Away quickly resolves this issue while Gangs of New York continues this for the majority of the movie. First of all, the settings of the films are actually

boost to the U.S. and New York, but what aspects of the commercial United States did it improve? First of all, it greatly advanced the industrial level of New York. According to the New York State Canal Corporation, “Prior to the construction of the canal, New York City was the nation’s fifth largest seaport……. Within fifteen years of opening [Erie Canal], New York [City], was the busiest port in America…”(Doc. 1B). What this means is that the Erie Canal is a huge part of New York’s prosperity. With

New York City is one of the world's most known cities, it is known as the melting pot. New York City has a blend of cultures all in one city. From the statue of liberty, malls and sky scrapers to the parks and restaurants, there’s always something to do or see. But like any other city, crime does exist. With that being said people are starting to feel unsafe. Citizens are moving from the place they once called home. Most believe that there's life in a civil society where kids can grow safely, nourish

British which made George Washington, and the Continental Army forced out from New York to Pennsylvania. The British controlled New York City to the end of the Revolutionary War. The Battle of the Long Island took place after the Announcement of Independence on 27 August 1776. It was known as the first biggest battle at that time which destroyed over 300 building. The Battle took place at the southwest of Long Island, New York, which is Brooklyn now. The Battle of Long Island, known as the Battle of Brooklyn

George Chauncey’s book Gay New York: Gender, Urban Culture, and the Making of the Gay Male World, 1890-1940 argues that the existence of a homosexual culture was overwhelmingly present prior to the Second World War, contrary to the common assumption held by historians that a gay subculture only existed following the war. The primary location of Chauncey’s book takes place not just in the heart of New York, but in the various clubs, dancehalls, and even bars all over the state. Using these places

"New York, New York" by Fred Ebb, commonly performed by Frank Sinatra, is one of the most notable songs of all time. It's played in Times Square when the ball drops each New Year's Eve. It has many aspects that I relate to, that's why I chose it. It's not just the lyrics that hit home, it's the instrumentals. There's something about the opening trumpet and the slight symbol hit that gives me the chills every single time. The song was written from the perspective of a small-town boy moving to the

the State of New York had 19.75 million residents spread across 62 Counties.The City of Buffalo has a population of 256,902, The City of Rochester has a population of 208,880, Albany The State Capital has a population of 98,111. New York City which is comprised of 5 boroughs which they are governed and served by one collective government and one City Mayor has a population of 8.54 million. 47.5 % percent of people live below the poverty line in the western part of the State of New York which is the