Celebrate the Uniqueness of New York
The Empire State Big Cities, Small Towns, State Symbols, Food, Culture & More!
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Cities:
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New York City Buffalo Yonkers R ochester Syracuse Albany Schenectady Utica Brentwood
Travel & Tourism Fashion
Small Towns: Cooperstown Lake Placid Hudson
NYC Boroughs: Manhattan Brooklyn Queens The Bronx Staten Island
State Symbols: Eastern Bluebird Sugar Maple R ose Beaver Brook Trout Apple
Agriculture: Dair y Maple Syr up Grapes Corn
Landmarks: Statue of Liber ty Ellis Island Long Island Times Square Central Park Empire State Building Metropolitan Museum of Ar t Fif th Avenue Erie Canal Seneca Falls Finger Lakes Lake George
Parks: Niagara Falls State Park The Adirondacks Fire Island National Park Catskill Mountains Letchwor th State Park Bear Mountain State Park
Food & Culture: Pizza Bagels Cheesecake Buffalo Wings Delis Broadway Shows Harlem Jazz Hip-Hop Subway System Taxis Upstate
Cities
BIG CITY
New York City New York City is the largest city in the U.S. with a population over 8 million people. NYC is home to 5 boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx & Staten Island. NYC is full of iconic landmarks like the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building & Central Park!
“The Big Apple” is NYC’s most popular nickname. NYC has the largest public library in the U.S.
NYC Public Schools is the largest school district There are in the U.S. 28,000+ with over acres of city 1 million parks in New students. York City.
Over 800 languages are spoken in NYC!
BIG CITY
Buffalo Buffalo is the second largest city in New York with a population of over 275,000 people.
Buffalo is famous for being the birthplace of Buffalo wings! Buffalo is nicknamed “The City
of Good Neighbors.”
Buffalo is one of the primary U.S. gateway cities to Niagara Falls. Niagara Falls is one of the LARGEST waterfalls in the world! Buffalo Public Schools has over 32,000 students.
The Erie Canal played an important role in Buffalo’s history by helping the city grow into a major shipping & trade center.
BIG CITY
Yonkers Yonkers is the third largest city in New York with a population of over 209,000 people. Yonkers has a strong history in manufacturing, known for elevators, carpets & machinery.
Yonkers sits along the Hudson River & is home to the Hudson River Museum.
Elisha Otis invented the first modern safety elevator in Yonkers in 1852. Yonkers became an official city in 1872.
The name “Yonkers” means “young gentleman” in Dutch. Yonkers Public Schools has over 24,000 students. Yonkers is located just north of New York City, making it part of the New York metropolitan area.
BIG CITY
Rochester Rochester is the 4th largest city in New York with a population of over 208,000 people. Rochester is known as the
“Imaging Capital of the World.” The famous camera company,
Rochester is famous for its Lilac Festival, held every spring in Highland Park.
Eastman Kodak Company, was started in Rochester.
The Erie Canal was a very important part of Rochester’s growth & history. Rochester City School District has 22,000+ students.
BIG CITY
Syracuse Syracuse is the 5th largest city in New York, with a population of over 146,000 people.
Syracuse produced salt from its natural salt springs for about 100 years, from the late 1700s to the early 1900s.
Syracuse is nicknamed the “Salt City” because of its history in salt production.
S Syracuse gets an average of 127 inches of snow per year making it one of the
Syracuse was officially incorporated as a city in 1847.
SNOWIEST cities in the U.S.! The New
York State Fair is hosted in Syracuse every year.
The Syracuse City School District has 19,000+ students.
CAPITAL CITY
Albany
Albany is the 6th largest city in New York, with a population of over 100,000 people.
Albany is one of the oldest cities in the U.S.!
Albany was founded in 1614 & became the official capital city of New York in 1797. New York’s capitol building took over 30 years to build.
Albany is known for their tulips in Washington Park & hosts a tulip festival every May!
Albany was one of the first cities in the U.S. to have a railroad system.
Unlike many other state capitol buildings, New York’s capitol building does not have a dome.
Albany City School District has over 9,000 students.
BIG CITY
Schenectady Schenectady is the 9th largest city in New York, with a population of over 68,000 people. Schenectady was a major hub for early General electrical innovation & manufacturing. Electric (GE), The name Thomas “Schenectady” Edison’s comes from a electric Mohawk word company was meaning founded in “beyond the Schenectady pines.” in 1892. Schenectady was founded in 1661 and became an official city in 1798.
Schenectady is located along the Mohawk River. Schenectady City Schools has around 10,000 students.
BIG CITY
Utica Utica is the 10th largest city in New York, with a population of over 64,000 people. Utica has a strong history as a transportation hub thanks to railroads & the Erie Canal. Utica was incorporated as an official city in 1832.
Utica is home to the historic
Utica is famous for two local pasta dishes Utica greens and chicken riggies.
Union Station that opened in 1914. The Adirondack Scenic Railroad starts in Utica. Utica is nicknamed
“The Handshake City” due to its welcoming spirit! Utica City School District has over 9,300 students.
Brentwood Brentwood is a large community located on Long Island in Suffolk County.
Many families in Brentwood have roots in Latin America. Brentwood is home to many parks & green spaces.
Brentwood is aispart of the town of Islip, Brentwood a large community approximately 40 Island miles in from NewCounty. York City. located on Long Suffolk Brentwood is known for its rich cultural diversity.
Brentwood Union Free School Districts is one of the largest Brentwood is just a short school drive away from many of Long Island’s beaches. districts on Long Island with around 18,500 students.
Small Towns
SMALL TOWN
Cooperstown Cooperstown is a small village in New York with a population of around 1,800 people.
“The Home of Baseball”
Cooperstown is best known for being the home of the National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum.
Many of the buildings in Cooperstown date back to the 1800s. Cooperstown sits on the southern tip of Otsego Lake.
Hundreds of thousands of people visit Cooperstown each year. Cooperstown was founded in 1786. Cooperstown is surrounded by rolling hills & farmland. Cooperstown’s downtown area has no traffic lights. Cooperstown Central School District has around 800 students.
SMALL TOWN
Lake Placid Lake Placid is a small village in New York with a population of around 2,200 people. Lake Placid is most famously known for hosting the Winter Olympics TWICE.
Lake Placid is located in the Adirondack High Peaks region. Lake Placid’s population is a mix of year-round residents & seasonal visitors.
The Winter Olympics were held in Lake Placid in 1932 and 1980.
Lake Placid is known as “America’s Winter Sports Capital.”
Lake Placid CSD has around 575 students.
SMALL TOWN
Hudson Hudson is a small town in New York with a population of around 6,000 people. Hudson is known for having on the bestpreserved historic downtowns in New York. Hudson was founded in 1785. Hudson’s downtown is filled with antique shops, boutiques, art galleries & cafes.
Hudson is a part of the Hudson Valley - one of New York's largest agricultural regions.
Like its name suggests, Hudson is located along the Hudson River. Hudson CSD has around 1,700 students.
NYC Boroughs
Manhattan NYC is made up of five boroughs, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx & Staten Island.
Manhattan is an island surrounded by the Hudson, East and Harlem Rivers.
Manhattan is about 22 square miles, making it the smallest NYC borough by land area. Manhattan has one of the highest population densities in the U.S. Manhattan is home to many of New York City’s
most famous attractions. Manhattan’s streets are mostly arranged in a grid system.
Brooklyn NYC is made up of five boroughs, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx & Staten Island. Over 2.6 million people live in Brooklyn Brooklyn is making it the most populated NYC borough. The famous home to over Brooklyn Bridge 30 unique connects neighborhoods, Brooklyn to each with its Manhattan. own style & culture. The Brooklyn Bridge opened in 1883.
Brooklyn was its own independent city before joining NYC in 1898. Brooklyn is known for its brownstone homes.
BKLYN
Coney Island is a peninsula in Brooklyn known for its beaches, boardwalk & amusement parks.
Queens NYC is made up of five boroughs, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx & Staten Island.
Queens is nicknamed the “World’s Borough” because it is one of the most diverse places in the world!
Queens is around 178 square miles making it the largest NYC borough.
Queens is home to both of New York City’s major airports - JFK and LaGuardia!
Over 160 languages are spoken in Queens.
2+ million people live in Queens.
Queens was named after Queen
Catherine of Braganza.
The Bronx NYC is made up of five boroughs, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx & Staten Island.
Hip-hop music & culture was started in the Bronx in the early 1970s.
The Bronx is known as the ”birthplace of hip-hop.”
The Bronx River is the only freshwater river in NYC.
The Bronx is widely known for its Italian food. The Bronx Pelham Bay Park is over 2,700 acres, making it the LARGEST park in NYC! The Bronx was named after a Swedish settler, Jonas Bronck.
Staten Island NYC is made up of five boroughs, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx & Staten Island. Staten Island has a population of about 495,000 people making it least populated NYC borough. Staten Island has its own railway system - the Staten Island Railway.
The famous
Staten Island Ferry connects Staten Island to Manhattan. Around
About 1/3 of Staten Island is covered in parks and forests.
60,000 people ride the Staten Island Ferry each day!
Staten Island is often referred to as the “borough of parks.”
State Symbols
STATE BIRD
Eastern Bluebird The Eastern Bluebird is the official state bird of New York. Eastern Bluebirds became the official state bird of New York in 1970. Eastern Bluebirds typically lay 3-7 bright blue eggs at a time. Eastern Bluebirds are short-distance migrants, meaning they do not travel far. Bluebirds are often called “birds of happiness.” Male Eastern Bluebirds have
bright blue backs, while females are more gray-blue. An Eastern Bluebird’s wingspan is about 10 12 inches.
Eastern Bluebirds are a type of songbird. Eastern Bluebirds eat mostly berries & small insects.
STATE TREE
Sugar Maple The sugar maple is the official state tree of New York. The sugar maple became the official state tree of New York in 1956. Sugar maple trees are best known for their sap, which is used to make maple syrup. Sugar maples grow all across the state of New York, especially upstate. Sugar maple leaves have a distinctive five-point shape. 2 Sugar maples are a key part of New York’s fall foliage tourism.
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Sugar maples trees can grow to be over 100 feet tall .
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STATE FLOWER
Rose
The rose is the official state flower of New York. The rose became the official state flower of New York in 1955. In New York, roses usually bloom from late Roses are spring through known as the early fall. “Queen of Flowers.” Roses grow all across New York, from Long Island to Upstate. Bees & butterflies are roses’ main pollinators. Roses have been grown for thousands of years. Roses grown either as climbing plants or bushes.
Roses grow naturally in many different colors, including red, pink, orange, yellow, green & white!
STATE MAMMAL
Beaver
The beaver is the official state mammal of New York. The beaver became the official state mammal of New York in 1975. Beavers are the LARGEST rodents in Adult beavers are North America. Beavers are around 3-4 feet long & known for weigh 35-60 pounds. building dams A beaver’s teeth giving them are strong enough to the nickname cut down trees for food "nature's & building dams. engineers."
Beaver dams turn streams into ponds making safer habitats for themselves & other wildlife. Beavers are GREAT swimmers. Aspen trees are beavers’ favorite trees.
STATE FISH
Brook Trout The brook trout is the official state fish of New York. The brook trout became the official state fish of New York in 1975. Brook trout prefer clean, cold, freshwater streams and lakes.
Brook trout are a sign
of healthy water, because they need very clean conditions to survive.
Brook trout are an important part of New York’s freshwater ecosystem. Brook trout are known for their unique spots along their sides. Brook trout usually grow to be 6-12 inches long.
Brook trout are native to New York.
Brook trout eat insects, worms, small fish & aquatic bugs.
“Brookies”
STATE FRUIT
Apple
Apples are the official state fruit of New York.
Apples became New York’s official state fruit in
1976.
New York is the 2nd largest apple producing state in the U.S. New York grows over 60 different kinds of apples.
New York has over 10
MILLION apple trees.
New York is home to 600+ apple farms.
New York harvests around 25 MILLION bushels of apples each year.
Most of New York’s apple farms are family-owned & operated. Apples are grown in several regions all across the state of New York.
Agriculture
NEW YORK
Dairy
New York produces over 15 BILLION pounds of milk per year. Most of New York’s dairy farms are found in Upstate & Western New York. New York is home to around 3,000 dairy farms & over 600,000 dairy cows. Holstein cows are the ones with unique black & white spots! Most New York dairy farms are family-owned. New York is the LARGEST yogurt producing state. The average New York dairy cow produces 6 gallons of milk per day. Dairy farming supports thousands of New York jobs. Dairy farming has been part of New York’s history for 200+ years. Dairy is New York’s #1 agricultural industry.
Holstein cows are the most popular dairy cow breed in New York.
NEW YORK
Maple Syrup New York is the second largest maple syrup producing state in the U.S.
Maple syrup is made from the sap of
In recent years, New York has produced over 750,000 gallons of maple syrup per year.
sugar maple trees, the official state tree of New York. Maple sap becomes syrup when it is boiled.
Sap is collected from late winter through early spring. The color & flavor of maple syrup vary based on when the sap was collected. The four types of maple syrup are: Golden, Amber, Dark & Very Dark.
Yummy! 40 gallons of sap makes one gallon of maple syrup. Many New York maple farms are family-owned.
Amber maple syrup is the most popular.
NEW YORK
Grapes New York is the third largest grape producing state in the U.S. Hundreds of thousands of tons of grapes are grown in New York each year.
New York is most known for growing
Concord grapes, which are commonly used to make juice & jelly.
Over 100 different varieties of grapes are grown in New York. New York’s grape industry supports thousands of jobs across the state. The Finger Lakes region is the most famous area for growing grapes in New York. Most New York grapes are harvested in the late summer & early fall.
NEW YORK
Corn
Corn is one of the top field crops grown in New York. The majority of corn grown in New York is field corn.
Sweet corn is grown for human consumption. New York sweet corn is grown at a much smaller scale than field corn.
Field corn (also called Corn is dent corn) considered is mainly a vegetable, used for fruit AND animal feed. a grain!
New York’s corn is usually harvested from late summer into early fall. Corn is the
number 1 field crop in America.
New York farmers harvest
hundreds of millions of bushels of corn per year.
Most of New York’s corn is grown in the western & central part of the state.
Industry
Travel & Tourism Travel & tourism is one of the largest industries in New York.
Around 20% of New York’s total yearly visitors go to New York City!
New York welcomes hundreds of millions of visitors from all over the world every year! Niagara Falls is New York’s most visited natural attraction. NIAGARA FALLS
Outdoor tourism is a major part of New York’s travel industry which includes exploring the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains, the Finger Lakes and so much more! International visitors make up a large portion of New York’s tourism. From big cities to small towns, NY has unique places to visit all across the state!
Fashion Industry New York City is one of the “Big Four” fashion capitals of the world.
New York Fashion Week is an event where designers showcase their newest clothing collections for the upcoming season.
The “Big Four” fashion capitals include New York City, Paris, Milan & London.
New York Fashion week is hosted twice a year in NYC. Many famous fashion magazines are based in NYC. Manhattan’s Garment District is a famous neighborhood known for its fashion design & production.
Landmarks
Statue of Liberty The Statue of Liberty is recognized as one of the most famous landmarks in the world.
The Statue of Liberty represents freedom,
The Statue of Liberty’s full, official name is “Liberty Enlightening the World.”
democracy & hope. From the ground to the tip of the torch, the Statue of Liberty is over 300 feet tall. The Statue of Liberty is located on Liberty Island in New York Harbor.
The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France to the U.S. in 1886.
“Lady Liberty”
Ellis Island Ellis Island is a historic island & famous immigration station in New York Harbor.
Many Americans can trace their family history back to someone who arrived through Ellis Island. The main building on Ellis Island is known as the Great Hall.
During its years of operation, Ellis Island was the busiest immigration station in the U.S. Ellis Island was an immigration station from 1892 to1954. Around
12 million immigrants were welcomed to U.S. through Ellis Island. Ellis Island is commonly called the “Gateway to America.” Ellis Island is about 27.5 acres in size. Ellis Island is now home to the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration.
Long Island Long Island is a large island located in the southeastern part of New York.
Long Island is one of the most populated islands in the world.
Long Island is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean & the Long Island Sound. Parts of New York City, specifically Brooklyn and Queens are located on the western end of Long Island.
Long Island is very well known for its seafood. There are over 25 lighthouses located on Long Island’s coast. Long Island is
118 miles long.
The eastern end of Long Island is famous for vacation spots like the Hamptons.
Times Square Times Square is a very famous & busy area in Manhattan, New York City.
Times Square is known for its busy streets and giant electronic billboards.
Times Square is one of the most visited places in the U.S. with over 300,000 visitors every day. Times Square is centered around Broadway & 7th Avenue.
The Times Square Ball Drop is a famous New Year’s Eve tradition. Times Square is the heart of NYC’s Theater District.
“The Crossroads of the World”
Times Square was originally named Longacre Square before the New York Times newspaper moved there in 1904.
Central Park Central Park is a very large public park in the middle of Manhattan, New York City. Central Park is manmade park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted & Calvert Vaux.
Central Park gets 40+ MILLION visits every year.
Central Park is made up of lakes, ponds, bridges, meadows & wooded areas.
Central Park covers
843 acres making it one of the largest city parks in the U.S.
Central Park has 58+ miles of walking paths. Central Park opened to the public in 1858.
“The Green Heart of New York City” Central Park is home to over 18,000 trees & 9,000 park benches.
Empire State Building The Empire State Building is one of the most famous buildings in New York City. The Empire State Building has 102 floors & From 1931 stands 1,454 feet tall including its antenna. The Empire - 1970, the State Building Empire State is located in Building was Manhattan, the tallest New York City. building in the world.
The Empire State Building’s observation decks are a very popular tourist destination.
The Empire State Building is a National Historic Landmark. The building’s name comes from New York’s nickname, “The Empire State.” The Empire State Building is an Art Deco architectural style building.
Metropolitan MUSEUM OF ART
The Metropolitan Museum of Art of one of the largest art museums in the world.
The Met first opened to the public in 1872.
The Metropolitan Museum’s collection includes over two MILLION works of art. The museum is commonly called
“THE MET.”
The Temple of Dendur, an ancient Egyptian temple is one of The Met’s most famous exhibits. The Met offers educational tours of the museum. MILLIONS of people visit The Met every year.
The Met is home to art from nearly every part of the world, with pieces dating back over 5,000 years.
The Met is located in
Manhattan, New York City.
Fifth Avenue Fifth Avenue is one of the most famous streets in the world! Fifth Avenue stretches for about six miles through Manhattan in New York City.
Fifth Avenue is known for luxury shopping. Many famous NYC landmarks are located along Fifth Avenue.
Fifth Avenue was planned in the early 1800s as a part of Manhattan’s grid system.
There are both historic buildings & modern skyscrapers along fifth Avenue.
Yellow taxis are very common to see along Fifth Avenue.
Erie Canal The Erie Canal is a historic waterway that connects the Hudson River to Lake Erie. The Erie Canal was built to make moving goods faster, cheaper and easier.
The Erie Canal opened in 1825 after 8 years of construction. Canal boats were often pulled by horses or
mules walking along a towpath.
The most common goods transported through the Erie Canal were grains,
lumber and coal.
The Erie Canal is about 363 miles long. The Erie Canal uses locks to raise and lower boats, like an elevator! The Erie Canal stopped being a major transportation system in the early 1900s as the use of railroads & trucks became more common.
Seneca Falls The town of Seneca Falls, New York hosted the first Women's Rights Convention in the U.S.
The Seneca Falls Women’s Rights Convention produced the Declaration of Sentiments, a document calling for equal rights for women and men.
The Seneca Falls Women's Rights Convention took place in 1848 at the Wesleyan Chapel. The Wesleyan Chapel is now part of the
Women’s Rights National Historical Park.
BIG change can start in small towns! Seneca Falls is known as the birthplace of the American women’s rights movement. Seneca Falls is home to the National Women’s Hall of Fame. Seneca Falls is located in the Finger Lakes region of New York.
Finger Lakes The Finger Lakes are a group of 11 lakes long, narrow lakes in upstate New York. They are called the “Finger Lakes” because they look like fingers when displayed on a map.
Seneca Lake is the largest & deepest of the Finger Lakes.
The Finger Lakes were formed over
2 million years ago by glaciers.
The Finger Lakes region is one of the top grapegrowing areas in the country. The Finger Lakes region is known for its waterfalls and gorges.
The Finger Lakes are a popular destination for boating, swimming & fishing.
The Finger Lakes region is located in central & western New York.
Lake George Lake George is a long, narrow lake located on the edge of the Adirondack Mountains.
There are over 170 islands scattered across Lake George.
Lake George is nicknamed the “Queen of American Lakes.” Lake George is known for having some of the cleanest &
Lake George is about 32 miles long and 3 miles wide.
clearest water in the U.S.
Thousands of years ago, Lake George was formed by glaciers.
Lake George is a popular summer destination for swimming, boating & kayaking.
Parks
Niagara Falls STATE PARK
Niagara Falls State Park is the oldest state park in the U.S. – established in 1885.
Niagara Falls is made up of three waterfalls – Horseshoe Falls, American Falls & Bridal Veil Falls.
Niagara Falls State Park protects 400+ acres of land along the Niagara River.
Niagara Falls State Park gets over 8 million visitors every year. Around
Horseshoe Falls is the largest & most powerful. Niagara Falls is located on the border between New York & Canada.
750,000 gallons of water flow over Niagara Falls every second!
Niagara Falls State Park is open EVERY day of the year! Niagara Falls creates hydropower electricity.
The Adirondacks The Adirondacks are a large mountain & forest region in upstate New York. The Adirondack region is protected as part of Adirondack Park that covers 6+ million acres. Adirondack Mount Park is one of Marcy is the largest the tallest peak in the protected Adirondacks natural areas in the U.S. at 5,344 feet tall! The Adirondack region is home to over
2,000 miles of hiking trails.
The Adirondack region has 3,000+ lakes & ponds and 30,000+ miles of rivers & streams.
The Adirondack region is home to many kinds of wildlife like moose, black bears deer, loons & more!
Fire Island
NATIONAL SEASHORE Fire Island National Seashore is a barrier island off the coast of Long Island, New York. Barrier islands are long, narrow islands that form parallel to the mainland coastline. The Fire Island Lighthouse is one of the tallest lighthouses in the U.S. Fire Island was officially protected as a national seashore in 1964.
Fire Island National Seashore stretches 26 miles along the Atlantic Ocean.
WhiteFire Island is tailed deer famous for its wide, are the most sandy beaches. common animal to There are no see on Fire cars in most parts Island. of Fire Island.
Catskill Mountains The Catskill Mountains are a scenic mountain region in southeastern New York.
Slide Mountain is the tallest peak in the Catskills at 4,180 feet tall!
The Catskill Mountains are protected within Catskill Park, covering nearly 700,000 acres. The Catskill Mountains are famous for their fall foliage.
The Catskill Mountains are a part of the
Appalachian Mountains. Reservoirs in the Catskills American fly fishing” collect and supply clean drinking water to New York City. “The birthplace of
Letchworth STATE PARK
Letchworth State Park covers over 14,000 acres of forests, cliffs & rivers.
Letchworth State Park is known for its railroad bridge that crosses over the Upper Falls. Letchworth State Park runs along the Genesee River.
Letchworth State Park is often called the “Grand Canyon of the East” because of its deep gorge. The gorge cliffs in Letchworth State Park can rise up to 600 feet high. Letchworth State Park has three
Letchworth State Park is home to many kinds of wildlife.
major waterfalls: Upper Falls, Middle Falls and Lower Falls.
Bear Mountain STATE PARK
Bear Mountain State Park covers over 5,000 acres of forests, mountains & lakes. Bear Mountain State Park is located in southeastern New York along the Hudson River. Bear Mountain State Park officially opened in 1913. A part of the famous
Appalachian Trail runs through Bear Mountain State Park.
The Bear
Mountain Bridge that crosses the Hudson River opened in 1924.
Perkins Drive is a scenic road that takes visitors up Bear Mountain for amazing views!
Food & Culture
NEW YORK-STYLE
Pizza
New York is famous for its New York-style pizza, known for its large, thin slices.
New Yorkstyle pizza slices are usually thin & crispy on the bottom but soft & chewy inside.
The FIRST pizzeria to open in the U.S. opened in New York City in 1905. America’s first pizzeria was opened by Italian immigrant Gennaro Lombardi. New York City is now home to THOUSANDS of pizzerias.
A typical New York-style pizza is about 18 inches wide. Many people believe New York’s tap water helps give the dough its special taste. New York-style pizza is most commonly sold by the slice. Many pizzerias in New York are family-owned & run businesses.
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Bagels New York is known for its bagels that are chewy on the inside & crispy on the outside.
Bagels were brought to New York by Jewish immigrants in the late 1800s.
New York bagels are boiled in water before baking which gives them their unique texture. New Yorkers commonly use bagels to make breakfast sandwiches with bacon or sausage, eggs & cheese. New York is home to
over 1,000 bagel shops. Common bagel flavors include plain, sesame, poppy seed, everything, cinnamon raisin & more! The
“everything bagel” which was created in New York is topped with sesame seeds, poppy seeds, garlic, onion and salt.
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Cheesecake New York is known for its extra creamy & dense cheesecake. New York cheesecake uses more cream cheese than most other recipes, Most giving it its famous flavor & texture. New York New York cheesecake is usually cheesecakes served plain, without toppings. are made New York cheesecake with just a is typically baked slowly few simple at a low temperature. ingredients: cream cheese, sugar, eggs & vanilla. New York cheesecake crust is made from
graham crackers.
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Buffalo Wings Buffalo wings were invented by Teressa Bellissimo in Buffalo, New York in 1964. Buffalo wings are deep-fried chicken wings coated in a spicy sauce. Buffalo Classic Buffalo wing sauce is made from wings were a mix of hot sauce & melted butter. first served Buffalo wings are often at the served with celery sticks famous & blue cheese dressing. Anchor Bar Buffalo wings are usually made from the in Buffalo, flat & drumette parts of a chicken wing. New York. Every year Buffalo wings Buffalo, New are a game-day Yorks hosts favorite! the National Buffalo Wing Festival!
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Delis
New York delis are famous for serving giant pastrami & corned beef sandwiches. The word “deli” is short for delicatessen, a German word that means “delicious things.” Dill pickles are almost always served on the side of a classic New York deli sandwich.
New York deli sandwiches are most often served on rye bread. Many New York delis make their own pickles! New York delis are known for giving their customers large portion sizes.
Spicy brown mustard is the most traditional topping on a New York deli sandwich. Katz’s Delicatessen is one of the most famous delis in New York City.
“Pastrami on rye!” Many New York delis are family-owned businesses.
Broadway SHOWS
Broadway is a world-famous theater industry in Manhattan, New York City.
Broadway shows are
musicals or plays.
New York City’s famous Broadway Theater District is home to 41 professional theaters. Broadway became the large professional theater industry we know today in the early 1900s.
The Lion King is one of the highestgrossing Broadway shows of all time. The Phantom of the Opera ran for 35 years (19882023) making it the longest running show in Broadway history.
A theater must have 500+ seats & located in Manhattan’s theater district to be classified as a Broadway theater.
Harlem Jazz Harlem is a neighborhood in NYC that became famous for jazz music in the 1920s. Harlem jazz was a major part of the Harlem Renaissance.
Many legendary jazz performers rose to fame in Harlem’s jazz clubs & theaters.
The Harlem Renaissance Harlem is was a cultural home to many movement that famous jazz celebrated clubs & theaters, African including the American Apollo Theater, culture through the Cotton Club music, art, & the Savoy literature and Ballroom. creativity.
Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Cab Calloway, Ella Fitzgerald & many more! Harlem hosts jazz festivals every year.
Hip-Hop Hip-hop was born in the Bronx, New York City in the 1970s. Hip-hop is a type of music & culture that includes rapping, DJing, dancing, art & more!
Hip-hop began as a local New York movement that grew into a worldwide music & art style.
The Bronx is nicknamed the Some of the world’s most “Birthplace of Hip-Hop.” famous hip-hop Hip-hop artists grew up encourages in New York. creativity and selfexpression.
DJ Kool Herc is known as one of the founders of hip-hop music and its culture. Storytelling is a key part of hip-hop music.
Subway System The New York City Subway is one of the largest subway systems in the world. New York City’s subway system is run by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. The NYC Subway has around 665 miles of track. There are 472 subway stations in NYC.
A The A train is the longest subway line in the NYC subway system. The New York City Subway runs nonstop 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The first subway line in NYC opened on October 27, 1904.
Taxi Cabs New York City is known for its bright yellow taxis.
There are over 13,000 yellow taxis working in NYC.
New York City’s taxi system is regulated by the NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission fleet. NYC taxis became yellow in the early 1900s. Every NYC taxi has a special license called a medallion. Many NYC taxis today are hybrid or electric vehicles.
The NYC taxi system is one of the largest in the world.
When the light on top of a taxi is on, it means that taxi is available to pick up passengers.
Upstate Upstate New York is a region the state located north of New York City. Upstate New York is known for its mountains, forests, lakes & small towns. Upstate New York experiences all four seasons - snowy winters, pleasant springs, warm summers & colorful falls.
Upstate New York stretches from the
Upstate New York is home to Atlantic coast many of New inland to the York’s national Great Lakes. & state parks. Many people live & visit Upstate New York for its natural beauty & outdoor 2 MILES 8 MILES activities.
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