About New York City and The Blog

Lower Manhattan Skyline with the fully completed Freedom Tower

Located on a large natural harbor in the Northeastern United States, New York City is the largest city in the country, as well as the largest city in the State of New York. 

New York City serves as one of the world's primary global cities, exerting a powerful influence over worldwide commerce, finance, culture, and entertainment. As the headquarters of the United Nations, New York City also plays an important part in international affairs.

The city consists of five boroughs: The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island. New York City's estimated population (as of 2010) is 8.4 million residence, and with a land area of 305 square miles (790 sq km), its the most densely populated city in the nation.

This blog is set up to cover everything you need to know about New York City. You will find lots of information about landmarks and other attractions that are not usually found in tour books.

Whether you're this your first trip or the tenth, there are lots of information about the Big Apple that you can find on this blog.