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New York, New York
Statue Of Liberty, New York, New York
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New York is the most populous city in the United States, and the center of the New York metropolitan area, which is finance, culture, fashion and entertainment.

This city is located on a large natural harbor on the Atlantic coast of the Northeastern United States, the city consists of five boroughs: The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island.

Many neighborhoods and landmarks in the city have become world-famous. The Statue of Liberty greeted millions of immigrants as they came to America in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The city has been home to several of the tallest buildings in the world, including the Empire State Building and the twin towers of the former World Trade Center.

The City is the birthplace of many cultural movements, including the Harlem Renaissance in literature and visual art, abstract expressionism in painting, and hip hop, punk, salsa, disco and Tin Pan Alley in music. It is the home of Broadway theater.


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New York, New York
The New York City Subway is the world's largest mass transit system by number of stations and length of track.

The TWA Flight Center Building at John F. Kennedy International Airport.

New York City is home to the two busiest rail stations in the US, including Grand Central Terminal, which is seen here.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_City


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