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A pair of specks in New York Harbor just off the tip of Lower Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island have for over a century made up the symbolic and sometimes idealized face that the United ...more
Until 1898, Brooklyn was its own metropolis—and second only to New York (i.e., Manhattan) as the country’s most populated city. When it voted to unite with New York City in 1898, it laid the foundation ...more
Primarily residential Queens is home to a diverse array of distinct ethnic communities. Unlike Brooklyn, which has many neighborhoods but remains united as a whole, Queens is more a collection of independent ...more
The Bronx is not a traditional tourist destination by any means. The poverty, racial tension, and crime long associated with the borough keep crowds away. Certain pockets in the area are gradually improving ...more
Staten Island has a limited tourist infrastructure and can be difficult to navigate without a car. Cabs are rare and bus service is infrequent. Despite some quirky and worthwhile sights, the borough ...more
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