New York, often called New York City or NYC, is the most populous city in the United States, located at the southern tip of New York State on one of the world's largest natural harbors. The city comprises five boroughs, … 展开

Early history
In the pre-Columbian era, the area of present-day New York City was inhabited by Algonquians, including the Lenape. Their homeland, known as 展开

New York City is a global hub of business and commerce, sometimes called the "Capital of the World". Greater New York is the world's largest metropolitan economy, with a 展开

Education
New York City has the largest educational system of any city. The city's educational infrastructure spans 展开

In 1664, New York was named in honor of the Duke of York (later King James II of England). James's elder brother, King Charles II, … 展开

New York City lies in the northeastern United States, in southeastern New York State, approximately halfway between Washington, D.C. 展开

New York City is frequently the setting for novels, movies, and television programs and has been described as the cultural capital of the world. The city is the birthplace of many cultural … 展开