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New York

New York City is the most populous city in the United States, with an estimated population of 8,478,000 residents as of July 2024, marking a rebound from pandemic-era declines through net domestic and international migration.^[1] ^[2] Situated at the southern tip of New York State along one of the world's largest natural harbors, where the Hudson River meets the Atlantic Ocean, the city spans five boroughs—Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island—primarily on islands that facilitate its role as a premier port and transportation nexus.^[3] ^[4] Originally established as a Dutch trading post in 1624 and formally settled as New Amsterdam in 1626 after the purchase of Manhattan Island, it was seized by the English in 1664 and renamed New York in honor of the Duke of York. As the preeminent global hub for finance, media, entertainment, fashion, and trade, New York City drives international commerce through institutions like the New York Stock Exchange and hosts the United Nations headquarters, amplifying its influence on world affairs.^[5] Its metropolitan economy generates over $1.2 trillion in gross domestic product annually, fueled by sectors such as professional services, technology, and tourism, which drew record visitor numbers nearing pre-2020 peaks in 2024 despite lingering post-pandemic adjustments.^[6] ^[7] The city's skyline, dominated by more than 6,000 high-rise buildings including iconic structures like the Empire State Building, symbolizes its vertical density and engineering feats, while its subway system—the world's busiest—transports over 5 million daily riders across 472 stations.^[8] New York City's cultural preeminence stems from institutions such as Broadway theaters, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and diverse neighborhoods that reflect waves of immigration shaping its demographic mosaic, with residents speaking hundreds of languages and contributing to global trends in art, music, and cuisine.^[9] This vitality has cemented its status as a beacon for ambition and innovation, though it contends with stark income inequalities, aging infrastructure, and policy responses to urban challenges like housing shortages and public safety fluctuations.^[10]

Primary geographical references

New York City

New York City is the most populous municipality in the United States, with an estimated population of 8,478,072 as of July 1, 2024.^[1] The city covers a land area of 300.45 square miles, resulting in a population density of approximately 28,217 persons per square mile.^[11] Situated in the southeastern portion of New York State at the confluence of the Hudson and East Rivers, it lies at geographic coordinates of roughly 40°43′ N latitude and 74°00′ W longitude.^[12] Administratively, New York City consists of five boroughs—Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island—each coextensive with a county and unified under a single municipal government since 1898.^[13] ^[14] These boroughs encompass a mix of islands (such as Manhattan and Staten Island) and mainland territory (the Bronx), spanning diverse topography including coastal plains, hills, and urban waterfronts along New York Harbor. The city's strategic position has historically supported its role as a major port and transportation hub, with the harbor accommodating large-scale shipping and intermodal freight movement. Economically, New York City generates a gross domestic product exceeding $1.2 trillion annually, driven by sectors including finance, media, and professional services, though its metropolitan area contributes significantly to the broader regional output.^[6] In 2024, employment reached record levels post-pandemic recovery, with over 95,000 jobs added in leisure, hospitality, and related fields.^[10] Despite population declines since 2020 due to factors like high living costs and remote work trends, the city maintains its status as a dense urban core within the larger New York–Newark metropolitan statistical area, which had an estimated 19.6 million residents in recent years.^[15]

New York (state)

New York is a state located in the Northeastern region of the United States, bordering Vermont to the east, Massachusetts and Connecticut to the southeast, the Atlantic Ocean to the south, New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the southwest, Lake Erie and the Canadian province of Ontario to the west, and Lake Ontario and the Canadian province of Quebec to the northwest.^[16] It encompasses 62 counties and covers a land area of approximately 47,126 square miles, plus water areas, ranking it 27th in total size among U.S. states.^[17] The state features diverse geography, including the Appalachian Mountains' extensions in the Adirondack and Catskill ranges, the Hudson River Valley, the Great Lakes' eastern shores, and agricultural plains in the Finger Lakes region; Niagara Falls marks its border with Canada.^[16] Albany serves as the state capital, with a population of about 101,317 as estimated in 2024. While New York City dominates population centers, the state includes upstate rural and suburban areas that contribute to its agricultural output, such as dairy production and wineries.^[18] As of 2025 projections, New York's population stands at roughly 19,997,100 residents, positioning it as the fourth-most populous U.S. state, though it has experienced net out-migration in recent years offset partially by international inflows.^[19] The demographics reflect urban concentration, with over 40% residing in New York City; statewide, median household income is $84,578, per capita income $56,438, and poverty rate 13.7%.^[19] Originally one of the thirteen colonies settled by the Dutch in the early 1600s as New Netherland—claimed in 1609 and with permanent settlements by 1624—the territory passed to British control in 1664, gained independence during the American Revolution (with key battles like Saratoga in 1777), and ratified the U.S. Constitution on July 26, 1788, entering the union as the 11th state.^[20] Gradual emancipation of slaves culminated in full abolition by 1827, preceding national efforts.^[21] Economically, New York generates a nominal GDP of $2.322 trillion as of 2024, third-highest among states, driven primarily by the finance and insurance sector (contributing about 29% of GDP), followed by real estate, professional services, and manufacturing including apparel, electronics, and printing.^[22]^[23] Agriculture adds value through crops like apples, grapes, and corn, while energy production includes natural gas and renewables; the state's ports and infrastructure support global trade.^[18] Government is led by Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul, who assumed office in August 2021 following Andrew Cuomo's resignation and won re-election in 2022; the state operates under a bicameral legislature with a Democratic supermajority as of 2025.^[24] Policy emphasizes infrastructure investment, such as $110 million for child care facilities in 2025, amid challenges like high taxes and urban-rural divides influencing migration patterns.^[25]

Other geographical locations

Locations in the United States

Several unincorporated communities and ghost towns in U.S. states other than New York bear the name New York, typically small settlements established in the 19th century with current populations under 200 or abandoned entirely.^[26] New York, Texas, located in Henderson County approximately 11 miles east of Athens at the intersection of Farm roads 804 and 607, was settled around 1856 by pioneers including James C. Walker, Davis Reynolds, and Jesse M. Vaughn.^[27] The community once featured a post office, school, and church, but by 1990 its population had declined to 150 residents.^[27] It remains unincorporated and rural, centered on agriculture and limited local commerce.^[28] New York, Kentucky, is an unincorporated community in Ballard County near the Mississippi River, about 19 miles from Wickliffe. Established in a sparsely populated rural area, it consists of scattered residences with no incorporated municipal government or significant infrastructure. New York, Florida, lies in Santa Rosa County, 17 miles north-northwest of Milton, serving as a rural residential area without formal municipal boundaries. Nearby larger communities include Pensacola to the south, reflecting its position in the Florida Panhandle's coastal plain. New York, Iowa, an unincorporated community originally in Allamakee County, had a post office operating from 1856 until 1903, indicative of early settler activity tied to agriculture and local trade before consolidation into surrounding townships.^[29] New York, Missouri, is a ghost town in Scott County, founded in the 1840s by German immigrants who established initial farms and a small settlement that later declined due to economic shifts and lack of rail access. No permanent structures or residents remain today.

Locations outside the United States

New York in Ukraine is a rural settlement in Bakhmut Raion, Donetsk Oblast, with a pre-war population of approximately 10,000 residents. Originally established in the late 19th century as a mining community and named New York due to influences from American industrial development models, it was renamed Novhorodske during the Soviet period before reverting to its historical name in 2021.^[30] The settlement lies near the city of Toretsk and has been on the front lines of the Russo-Ukrainian War since 2022, experiencing heavy shelling and displacement; Russian forces claimed to have captured it in August 2024.^[31]^[32] In the United Kingdom, minor hamlets named New York are located in England, including one in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, situated in the fens near Coningsby, and another suburban area in Tyne and Wear, North East England, approximately 4 miles from Whitley Bay.^[33] These are small, sparsely populated places with no significant urban development or historical events tied to the name beyond local nomenclature. A third such hamlet exists in England, though details are limited to geographical listings.^[34] Geographical databases indicate additional instances of New York in countries such as Jamaica, contributing to a total of at least 14 worldwide locations across seven nations, though most outside the US remain obscure rural or historical sites without notable demographics or events.^[33]

Arts and entertainment

Film and television

New York City emerged as a pioneering center for the American film industry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, hosting early inventors and studios that advanced motion picture technology. Thomas Edison's company produced some of the first films in the region, with nickelodeon theaters proliferating in the city by 1905, drawing millions of viewers to short films and vaudeville-style screenings.^[35] By the 1910s, Manhattan's theaters like the Strand and Rivoli showcased feature-length films, establishing New York as a distribution and exhibition hub before Hollywood's dominance.^[36] The city's diverse urban landscape has served as the setting for thousands of films, capturing its skyline, neighborhoods, and energy in genres from noir to romance. Over 1,100 movies have been explicitly set in New York City, including classics like Taxi Driver (1976), which depicted the decaying 1970s Bronx and Manhattan, and Ghostbusters (1984), featuring Central Park and the New York Public Library.^[37] Iconic locations such as the Brooklyn Bridge, Times Square, and Central Park recur in productions, symbolizing ambition, grit, and cosmopolitanism; for instance, The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) highlighted Manhattan's financial district.^[38] Television production has similarly thrived, with New York City as the backdrop for long-running series that shaped genres like procedural drama and sketch comedy. Law & Order (1990–2010, with franchises continuing) filmed extensively on location, using real city streets and buildings to portray police and courtroom realism, generating over 1,000 episodes.^[39] Live broadcasts originated here, including Saturday Night Live (1975–present) at 30 Rockefeller Plaza and late-night shows like The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014–present) at the same complex, leveraging the city's media infrastructure.^[40] Sitcoms such as Seinfeld (1989–1998), with exteriors in Manhattan's Upper West Side, and Friends (1994–2004), featuring Greenwich Village brownstones, embedded NYC's everyday life into national viewing habits, though many interiors were shot in Los Angeles.^[39] As a production hub, New York City's film and television sector supported 100,200 direct jobs and generated $64.1 billion in economic output in 2019, driven by post-production facilities, soundstages, and tax credits enacted in 2008 to compete with other states.^[41] The industry includes major studios like Silvercup in Queens and Kaufman Astoria in Long Island City, which hosted films such as Men in Black (1997) and series like Sesame Street (1969–present).^[42] However, production volumes declined post-2023 strikes, with direct employment at about 41,800 by April 2024, roughly 25% below pre-strike levels, amid competition from streaming incentives elsewhere.^[43] Upstate New York contributes modestly, with facilities like those in Buffalo supporting regional shoots, but the city's density remains central.^[44]

Literature

New York City has long served as a pivotal setting in American literature, embodying themes of aspiration, social stratification, and cultural dynamism since the early 19th century. Washington Irving's A History of New York (1809), published under the pseudonym Diedrich Knickerbocker, offered a satirical chronicle of the region's colonial and early republican eras, exaggerating Dutch influences to critique historical pretensions.^[45] Similarly, Irving's short stories "Rip Van Winkle" (1819) and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" (1820), set in New York's Hudson Valley and Catskill Mountains, established enduring folklore rooted in the state's rural landscapes, drawing on local legends for tales of supernatural transformation and community superstition.^[46] In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, writers captured the Gilded Age's opulence and constraints through New York City's elite society. Edith Wharton's The Age of Innocence (1920), set in 1870s Manhattan, dissects upper-class customs and forbidden romance among New York's aristocracy, informed by Wharton's own observations of the city's social hierarchies.^[47] F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby (1925) extends this scrutiny to the Jazz Age, portraying Long Island's nouveau riche and Manhattan's excesses as symbols of moral decay amid post-World War I prosperity, with the city's skyline representing unattainable dreams.^[48] The Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s–1930s further enriched New York's literary canon, centering in Harlem where African American authors like Langston Hughes explored racial identity, urban migration, and jazz-infused vitality in works such as Hughes's poetry collection The Weary Blues (1926).^[49] Postwar literature often depicted New York as a site of alienation and reinvention. J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye (1951) follows adolescent Holden Caulfield's aimless traversal of Manhattan, critiquing phoniness in a city of superficial encounters.^[50] Tom Wolfe's The Bonfire of the Vanities (1987) satirizes 1980s Wall Street greed and racial tensions through a bond trader's downfall in the Bronx, reflecting empirical data on crime rates peaking at over 2,000 murders annually in the early 1990s.^[47] Later works, including Truman Capote's Breakfast at Tiffany's (1958), which evokes midcentury bohemian glamour amid urban isolation, and Paul Auster's The New York Trilogy (1985–1986), a postmodern meditation on identity and detection in the city's labyrinthine streets, underscore New York's enduring role as a narrative engine for exploring modernity's discontents.^[48] These texts, grounded in verifiable historical contexts like immigration waves and economic booms, prioritize causal links between urban density and human behavior over idealized portrayals.

Music

New York City has profoundly influenced American music through its classical institutions and early popular songwriting hubs. The New York Philharmonic, established in 1842 by Ureli Corelli Hill and local musicians, holds the distinction as the oldest symphony orchestra in the United States, performing its inaugural concert on December 7, 1842, at the Apollo Rooms with works including Beethoven's Symphony No. 5.^[51] The Metropolitan Opera Company, founded in 1883 by affluent industrialists seeking an alternative to the Academy of Music, opened its original Broadway house on October 22, 1883, with a production of Faust by Charles Gounod.^[52] Carnegie Hall, completed in 1891 under the vision of Andrew Carnegie, quickly became a premier venue for orchestral and solo performances, hosting figures from Tchaikovsky to jazz innovators.^[53] These establishments laid the groundwork for the city's enduring classical tradition, attracting global talent and audiences. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, New York emerged as the epicenter of popular music publishing via Tin Pan Alley, a district concentrated on West 28th Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, where firms like M. Witmark & Sons established operations in 1893.^[54] This era standardized the Tin Pan Alley song form—verse-chorus structures emphasizing sentimental ballads and rags—and dominated the U.S. sheet music market until the rise of radio and recordings in the 1920s, producing hits by composers such as Irving Berlin and George Gershwin.^[55] The 1920s Harlem Renaissance further elevated jazz as a defining New York export, with Harlem nightspots like the Cotton Club (operating 1926–1935) showcasing performers including Duke Ellington and Cab Calloway amid a surge of African American artistic expression.^[56] Mid-20th-century innovations cemented New York's role in rock and urban genres. CBGB, opened on December 10, 1973, by Hilly Kristal at 315 Bowery, became the cradle of American punk rock, hosting seminal acts like the Ramones, whose debut performance there on August 16, 1976, epitomized the raw, minimalist ethos of the scene.^[57] Concurrently, hip-hop originated in the Bronx on August 11, 1973, when DJ Kool Herc hosted a back-to-school party at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue, pioneering breakbeat techniques by extending drum breaks from funk records to energize dancers, thus birthing a genre that evolved into global rap and DJ culture. These developments, rooted in the city's diverse immigrant and working-class neighborhoods, underscore New York's causal influence on rhythmic innovation and subcultural rebellion in popular music.

Transportation

Ships

Several vessels of the United States Navy have borne the name USS New York, honoring the state of New York.^[58] The U.S. Navy has commissioned seven such warships since 1776.^[58] The most recent is USS New York (LPD-21), a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock commissioned on November 7, 2009, in New York City. This vessel incorporates approximately 7.5 tons of steel salvaged from the World Trade Center site following the September 11, 2001, attacks, symbolizing resilience.^[59] It supports Marine Corps operations, including troop transport and landing craft deployment, and remains in active service as of 2025.^[60] Preceding it was USS New York (SSN-757), a Los Angeles-class nuclear-powered attack submarine commissioned on March 19, 1988, and decommissioned in April 2018 after 30 years of service, including deployments in support of national security operations.^[59] Earlier naval vessels include the battleship USS New York (BB-34), lead ship of her class, laid down in 1911 and commissioned on April 11, 1914, at the New York Navy Yard.^[61] Armed with fourteen 14-inch guns, she participated in World War I operations in European waters and World War II convoy escorts before being decommissioned in 1946 and scrapped.^[61] An armored cruiser, USS New York (ACR-2), was commissioned in 1893 and served as flagship of the European Squadron from 1895 to 1897.^[59] Merchant ships named New York include the ocean liner originally launched as City of New York in 1888 for the Inman Line's transatlantic service between Liverpool and New York.^[62] Renamed New York in 1893 upon transfer to the U.S. flag under the American Line by congressional act, she briefly served as an auxiliary cruiser during the Spanish–American War in 1898 before resuming passenger service until 1920, when age rendered her obsolete.^[62]

Sports

American football

The New York Giants and New York Jets are the primary professional American football franchises associated with New York City, both competing in the National Football League (NFL) as members of the National Football Conference (NFC) East and American Football Conference (AFC) East divisions, respectively.^[63]^[64] The Giants, established in 1925 as one of the NFL's founding franchises, hold the league's longest continuous history among original teams, with a regular-season record of 726 wins, 668 losses, and 34 ties through the 2024 season.^[65] The Jets originated in 1959 as the Titans of New York, a charter member of the rival American Football League (AFL), before rebranding in 1963 and merging into the NFL in 1970; their record stands at 433 wins, 566 losses, and 8 ties.^[66]^[64] The Giants have secured four Super Bowl victories (1986, 1990, 2007, 2011), contributing to eight total NFL championships, including pre-Super Bowl titles in 1927, 1934, and 1938.^[63] Notable figures include quarterback Eli Manning, who set franchise passing records with 4,895 completions for 57,023 yards and 366 touchdowns over 16 seasons (2004–2019).^[67] The Jets' lone Super Bowl win came in 1968 (Super Bowl III), a landmark 16–7 upset over the Baltimore Colts led by quarterback Joe Namath, marking the AFL's validation before the merger.^[68] The team has reached the playoffs 13 times since 1968 but has not advanced to an AFC Championship Game since 2010.^[66] Both teams share MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, as their home venue since its opening on April 10, 2010, which succeeded the Giants Stadium and seats approximately 82,500 for NFL games.^[69] This arrangement reflects the metropolitan area's geography, with the stadium located within the New York media market despite its New Jersey address.^[70] College-level American football in the region includes programs like the Columbia Lions (Ivy League) and Fordham Rams (FCS), but professional teams dominate fan interest and media coverage.^[64]

Baseball

New York City is home to two Major League Baseball franchises: the New York Yankees of the American League East Division and the New York Mets of the National League East Division. The teams play their home games at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx and Citi Field in Queens, respectively, and have competed in the interleague Subway Series since 1997, reflecting the city's intense baseball culture.^[71]^[72] From 1947 to 1957, New York hosted three MLB teams alongside the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants, but the latter two relocated to California after the 1957 season, leaving the Yankees and Mets as the city's primary professional baseball representatives.^[71] The New York Yankees, established in 1903 after relocating from Baltimore, hold the MLB record with 27 World Series championships, including their first in 1923 and their most recent in 2009.^[71]^[73] The franchise has appeared in 41 World Series and secured 41 American League pennants, with dynastic runs such as four consecutive titles from 1936 to 1939 and five from 1949 to 1953.^[73] Yankee Stadium, opened in 2009, replaced the original 1923 venue and hosts over 3 million fans annually, contributing to the team's status as MLB's most valuable franchise at $7.6 billion as of 2024.^[74] The New York Mets, founded as an expansion team in 1962 to replace the departed National League clubs, have won two World Series titles in 1969 and 1986, along with five National League pennants.^[72]^[75] Their 1969 "Miracle Mets" victory over the Baltimore Orioles marked the first World Series win by an expansion team, while the 1986 triumph featured a dramatic Game 6 comeback against the Boston Red Sox.^[76] Citi Field, opened in 2009 adjacent to the former Shea Stadium site, emphasizes modern amenities and has a capacity of approximately 41,000.^[72] The Yankees-Mets rivalry, known as the Subway Series, intensified during shared playoff matchups like the 2000 World Series, which the Yankees won 4-1.^[77] New York's baseball scene extends to minor leagues, with the Yankees affiliating teams in the International League (Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders) and other levels for player development since the early 20th century.^[78] The Mets maintain similar affiliates, including the Triple-A Syracuse Mets in the International League.^[75]

Ice hockey

The New York Rangers, established on May 15, 1926, by promoter Tex Rickard as one of the NHL's Original Six franchises, play their home games at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan and have captured four Stanley Cup titles, most recently in 1994.^[79] The team has qualified for the playoffs in 63 of its 99 seasons through 2025-26, reflecting sustained competitiveness despite extended championship droughts, such as the 54-year gap between their 1940 and 1994 victories.^[79] Iconic figures like goaltender Henrik Lundqvist, who holds franchise records for wins (459) and shutouts (61) from 2005 to 2020, underscore the Rangers' emphasis on defensive solidity and metropolitan fanbase loyalty.^[79] The New York Islanders, admitted to the NHL on June 6, 1972, as an expansion team to serve Long Island's suburban population, achieved dominance with four straight Stanley Cup wins from 1980 to 1983 under coach Al Arbour and center Bryan Trottier, compiling a playoff record of 175 wins against 149 losses across 29 appearances through 2025-26.^[80] Relocating from Nassau Coliseum to UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, in 2021, the Islanders maintain a metro-area rivalry with the Rangers, intensified by shared regional talent pipelines and contrasting styles—Islanders favoring physical forechecking rooted in their dynasty era.^[80] Upstate, the Buffalo Sabres, founded in 1970 alongside the Vancouver Canucks as part of NHL expansion, represent western New York at KeyBank Center but have zero championships despite 49 playoff appearances, highlighted by the 1975 and 1999 Finals losses amid high-scoring eras driven by players like Gilbert Perreault.^[81] New York's collegiate scene bolsters the sport's infrastructure, with Division I programs at Cornell University (ECAC Hockey conference) and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute producing NHL talent through rigorous recruiting from local rinks.^[82] Amateur development thrives via the New York State Amateur Hockey Association, which sanctions youth leagues emphasizing skill progression and safety across 50,000+ participants statewide.^[83]

Soccer

Soccer in New York traces its prominence to the North American Soccer League (NASL) era, particularly the New York Cosmos franchise founded in 1970, which achieved dominance by attracting global stars like Pelé in 1975 and Franz Beckenbauer in 1977, winning seven Soccer Bowl championships between 1972 and 1980.^[84] The Cosmos drew record crowds, peaking at over 77,000 for a 1977 playoff match against the Tampa Bay Rowdies, but the league folded in 1984 amid financial issues.^[85] In the modern era, Major League Soccer (MLS) features two New York-area teams: the New York Red Bulls, established in 1996 as the MetroStars and rebranded in 2006 after Austrian energy drink company Red Bull's acquisition, and New York City FC, launched in 2015 under the City Football Group ownership linked to Manchester City.^[86]^[87] The Red Bulls play at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey, a 25,000-seat soccer-specific venue opened in 2010, and have secured three Supporters' Shields for the best regular-season record in 2013, 2015, and 2018, though they lost MLS Cup finals in 2008 and 2024.^[88]^[89] New York City FC, initially hosting at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx with a capacity of 33,000 for soccer, won the 2021 MLS Cup by defeating the Portland Timbers 1-1 (4-2 on penalties) and claimed their first Supporters' Shield in 2022; the club plans to move to Etihad Park, a 25,000-seat stadium in Queens' Willets Point, opening in 2027.^[90]^[91] The Hudson River Derby between the Red Bulls and City FC, contested since 2015, has intensified regional rivalry, with 28 matches played by 2024 yielding 10 wins for City FC, 9 for the Red Bulls, and 9 draws.^[92] Women's professional soccer is represented by NJ/NY Gotham FC, originally founded in 2006 as Jersey Sky Blue and entering the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) in 2013 as Sky Blue FC before rebranding in 2021; the team won the 2023 NWSL Championship 2-1 over OL Reign and plays home matches at Red Bull Arena.^[93]^[94] Gotham FC's roster includes international talent and has benefited from strategic investments, including from New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch's family since 2021.^[95] New York's soccer infrastructure supports youth development through MLS Next academies for both clubs and community fields across parks, though professional success remains tied to these franchises amid the sport's growing popularity, evidenced by average MLS attendance exceeding 20,000 per game in the New York market by 2024.^[96]

Other sports

The New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association play home games at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan.^[97] Founded in 1946 as a charter member of the Basketball Association of America—which merged with the National Basketball League to form the NBA in 1949—the Knicks have won NBA championships in 1970 and 1973.^[98] The Brooklyn Nets, also in the NBA, compete at Barclays Center in Brooklyn after relocating from New Jersey in 2012; the franchise originated in 1967 as an American Basketball Association charter team that joined the NBA via the 1976 merger.^[99] ^[100] The New York Liberty of the Women's National Basketball Association share Barclays Center with the Nets and claimed the league championship in 2024.^[101] The US Open Tennis Championships, one of the four Grand Slam tournaments, occur annually from late August to early September at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Queens.^[102] Thoroughbred horse racing takes place at Aqueduct Racetrack in Ozone Park, Queens—the only such facility within New York City limits—with a schedule typically running from late October through April.^[103] The TCS New York City Marathon, the world's largest marathon by participant numbers, weaves through the five boroughs each November; it debuted in 1970 with 127 entrants in Central Park and recorded over 50,000 finishers as recently as 2019.^[104] ^[105] Madison Square Garden has hosted numerous professional boxing events, including world championship bouts, continuing a tradition dating to the venue's earlier iterations.^[106]

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The financial activities sector comprised the largest share of the State's GDP in 2022 at 29.2 percent, down from 30.4 percent in 2021.
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The neighborhood of New York is located in Wayne County in the State of Iowa. Find directions to New York, browse local businesses, landmarks, get current ...Missing: community | Show results with:community
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The village of New York (until 2021, named Novhorodske) in Donetsk oblast of Ukraine is situated almost on the front line.
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Number of places named New York per country: ... There are 7 places named New York in America. There are 2 places named New York in Jamaica. There is one place ...
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Apr 24, 2020 · New York and the surrounding region was a capital for movies, the home to the earliest American film studios and the inventors who revolutionized the medium.
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Throughout the 20th century, New York City served as the backdrop for countless iconic films and TV shows, becoming an integral part of American popular culture ...
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Feb 10, 2024 · From groundbreaking shows like Sex and The City to beloved classics like Law and Order, New York City is deeply intertwined with the evolution of television.
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New York State is one of the most dynamic film and television production centers in the world, boasting a strong infrastructure and robust economy.
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The list includes 'The Age of Innocence', 'The Andy Warhol Diaries', 'Another Country', 'The Bonfire of the Vanities', and 'Brown Girl, Brownstones'.
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The Metropolitan Opera was founded in 1883, with its first opera house built on Broadway and 39th Street by a group of wealthy businessmen who wanted their own ...
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Since it opened in 1891, Carnegie Hall has set the international standard for musical excellence as the aspirational destination for the world's finest artists.
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The beginning of music publishing on this block is commonly dated as 1893, when music publisher M. Witmark & Sons moved in to 49 West 28th Street. The 1894 NYC ...<|control11|><|separator|>
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Tin Pan Alley is the name given to the collection of New York City music publishers and songwriters who dominated the popular music of the United States.
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Namesake - Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic
In 1911, a battleship took the name "New York." · Armored Cruiser (CA2) — Commissioned in 1893, it served as flagship of · Screw Sloop — This ...
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Team Names: New York Titans, New York Jets ; Seasons: 66 (1960 to 2025) ; Record (W-L-T): 433-566-8 ; Playoff Record: 12-13 ; Super Bowls Won: 1 (1 Appearance).New York Jets Playoff History · 2018 · New York Jets Career Passing... · Kicking
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The Mets have won two World Series championships (1969 and 1986) and five National League (NL) pennants. The Mets trace their roots to the proposed Continental ...
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Record: 10872-8216, .570 W-L% ; Playoff Appearances: 60 ; Pennants: 41 ; World Championships: 27 ; Winningest Manager: Joe McCarthy, 1460-867, .627 W-L%.
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About the Register Data. Historical performance data for professional leagues (affiliated minor leagues, independent minor leagues, fall/winter leagues, ...
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Etihad Park is the new, first dedicated soccer stadium in NYC for New York City FC, featuring great views and modern amenities.
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Gotham FC
The professional women's soccer team based in New Jersey and New York competing in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).Schedule · Team · Get Tickets · Ownership
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Get your kicks on one of our soccer fields! Please note: If your team or league wants to play, you will need an athletic field permit.
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The official site of the New York Knicks. Follow the action of all Knicks games, Team and Player news, ticket offers, schedule updates, and more.What's a Knickerbocker? · Knicks Schedule · Roster · News
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The official site of the Brooklyn Nets. Includes tickets, news, scores, schedules, statistics, photos and video.
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It all started in 1967 when the team the now the Brooklyn Nets played their very first season as the New Jersey Americans.
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The official site of the New York Liberty. Includes news, scores, schedules, statistics, photos and video.RosterScheduleTicket CentralNewsTeam History
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Official Site of the 2025 US Open Tennis Championships - A USTA ...
2025 US Open Champions ... Carlos Alcaraz edged Jannik Sinner in another thrilling edition of their rivalry, this time claiming the men's singles title at the ...2025 Tournament ScheduleTicketsPlan Your VisitIndividual TicketsSchedule of Play
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Aqueduct Racetrack | Thoroughbred Horse Racing in NYC
Aqueduct is New York City's Racetrack. Thoroughbred horse racing in Queens, NY, September 2025 through June 2026. Admission is free every day!Belmont Park · Entries · Results · Calendar
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TCS New York City Marathon
The TCS New York City Marathon is not only the best day in New York City, but on Sunday, November 3, 2024, the 5-Borough race became the world's largest ...History · Race Results · Watch the Race · The CourseMissing: facts | Show results with:facts
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Madison Square Garden is "The World's Most Famous Arena." Experience the unforgettable at The Garden, where history happens. Here are events coming to MSG.The Theater at MSG · Be In The Know · Venue FAQs · MSG Directions