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Why New York City |
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New York City is the city that never sleeps. It is the world center for many industries including; global commerce, finance, fashion, media, culture, art and entertainment. It is home to several distinguished landmarks including; Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Chrysler Building, Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center and Times Square. It is also a major crossroad for international headquarters like the United Nations and The New York Stock Exchange. World-class schools providing higher education also reside in New York City such as Columbia University, New York University, and The Albert Einstien School of Medicine. .
New York City is the most populous city in the United States with over 8.4 million residents living within the five boroughs: Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island. New York City is known for its international diversity and culture. Thirty-Seven percent (37%) of the people living in New York City are foreign born and 48 percent (48%) of the population speak a language other than English at home. New York City is home to several diverse people of all races and nationalities. Neighborhoods like Chinatown, Flushing, Washington-Heights and Little Italy all reflect the city’s international diversity. |
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