New York State is known for its vibrant and bustling city of New York, often referred to as the “Big Apple.” This city is a global center for finance, fashion, art, and entertainment and stands as a symbol of the American dream. New York State is also renowned for its diverse cultural landscape and landmarks such as Times Square, Central Park, and the Statue of Liberty. Additionally, the state is home to iconic institutions like Broadway, which hosts some of the best theatrical productions in the world, and world-class museums like the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern Art. The state’s culinary scene is equally renowned, with pizza, hot dogs, and bagels being classic New York staples. From its iconic skyline to its rich history and cultural institutions, New York State has long captivated the imagination of people worldwide.
New York City is the most populous city in the United States.
New York City is the most populous city in the United States. It’s also one of the world’s most diverse cities and has been since its founding as Dutch settlement in 1624.
With 8.5 million residents, it has more people than any other U.S. city except for Los Angeles (10 million). New York City is also home to one out of every seven Americans born outside of this country–and many others who came here as immigrants or refugees but have since become citizens through naturalization!
Pizza Slices
New Yorkers love pizza. It’s the most popular food in New York, and it’s a traditional Italian dish that has been around since the mid-19th century. Pizza is made with a doughy, round base covered with tomato sauce and cheese; you can find it on almost every street corner in New York City.
In fact, there are so many different kinds of pizza here that people even eat slices instead of whole pies! The term “slice” refers to how much you get for your money: A single slice costs about $2 USD (or less), but if you want two or three slices then your total will be higher than if you had bought just one large whole pie at first place–because then they would be considered “by-the-slice prices.”
Bagels with Lox and Cream Cheese
Bagels with Lox and Cream Cheese
Bagels are a traditional New York breakfast food. Lox is a type of salmon, which is often served on bagels with cream cheese. In fact, the combination of lox and cream cheese is so popular that it has its own name: “bagel and lox.” Bagels are often served with a side dish of cream cheese–and many people eat their bagels plain without any toppings at all!
New York-style Hot dogs
A New York-style hot dog is a type of hot dog served on a bun, topped with sauerkraut and yellow mustard. Hot dogs are made from ground meat, formed into a tube shape and then grilled or steamed. The most common types of hot dog include skinless wieners and red skin or natural casing franks (the latter being more traditional).
Waldorf Salad
Waldorf salad is a fruit salad that was created at the Waldorf Hotel in New York City. It’s made with apples, celery, and mayonnaise. Some people add walnuts to the salad as well!
The original Waldorf Salad recipe didn’t include any nuts or raisins–just apples and celery dressed with mayonnaise (the traditional version uses sour cream). But there are many variations on this classic dish now: some people leave out one ingredient or another; others add grapes or pineapple chunks; some like to use walnuts instead of pecans; others prefer raisins over currants…you get the idea!
Martini Cocktail
The Martini cocktail is one of New York’s most iconic drinks. It was first invented by Martini di Arma di Taggia in 1863, but it wasn’t until World War II that the drink became popular.
After the war, people all over America were looking for ways to unwind from what they had been through. The martini was perfect for this; it was easy to make at home and didn’t take much time or effort to enjoy.
Today there are many different variations on how people make their version of this classic cocktail–but no matter which version you prefer (dry or dirty), we think everyone should try one sometime!
Manhattan Cocktail
The Manhattan Cocktail is a cocktail made with whiskey, sweet vermouth and a dash of angostura bitters. It was invented in the late 1800s by a man named Winston Churchill (not the Prime Minister). It’s one of the most popular cocktails in the world and can be referred to as either a “Manhattan” or simply “a Manhattan.”
Cosmopolitan Cocktail
The Cosmopolitan is the quintessential New York cocktail. It’s a cosmopolitan city, after all, and this drink is one of its most iconic drinks. The recipe calls for vodka, triple sec (a type of orange liqueur), cranberry juice and lime or lemon wedges to garnish with. If you’re feeling fancy, add some orange juice to give it an extra kick!
If you’re not a fan of making your own cocktails at home–or if you just don’t have time–you can easily find them at any bar in Manhattan. Just ask the bartender what they have on tap and they’ll whip up something delicious based on your preferences!
Catskills Mountains
The Catskill Mountains are a mountain range in southeastern New York State. The Catskills are popular tourist destinations and home to many ski resorts and summer camps. The Catskill Park is a large protected area that covers much of the Catskills.
Wineries
The Finger Lakes Region is the oldest wine region in the United States, and it’s home to more than 100 wineries. There are so many good ones that you could spend months sampling them all–but if you’re short on time, here are a few of our favorites:
- Keuka Lake Vineyards (Keuka Lake): A family-owned vineyard with a beautiful tasting room overlooking Keukl Lake. They have an extensive menu of wines from all over New York State and beyond; try their dry Riesling or sweet Late Harvest Ice Wine when they’re available!
- Canandaigua Wine Company (Canandaigua): If you’re looking for something unique, check out this new winery which focuses on making beers out of grape musts rather than traditional beer ingredients like barley malt or hops! Their sour ales have been getting rave reviews from critics across America.”
The Hamptons
The Hamptons is a beach town on Long Island that has become popular with New Yorkers, celebrities and the wealthy. The Hamptons is known for its beaches and sailing.
Yellow Taxis
Yellow taxis are a big part of New York City. There are more than 15,000 yellow taxis in NYC, and they’re one of the best ways to get around town. They’re also known as “taxis,” but you’ll hear them called by their color most often.
Yellow cabs can be hailed on the street or ordered by phone (or app). You can tell which ones are available for hire by looking for their roof lights, which show green when they’re free and red when they’re occupied.
New York Giants
The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants are members of the National Football League’s (NFL) National Football Conference (NFC) East division. They play their home games at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford and have won four Super Bowl championships since their establishment as an NFL franchise in 1925.
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the Bronx, New York City, New York. The Yankees compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East Division. They are one of two major league clubs based in New York City; their rivals are the inter-city National League’s New York Mets. In 1901, these two teams began play in Manhattan as co-tenants at Hilltop Park during what turned out to be an extremely brief three-year period before relocating across town to their current home at Yankee Stadium where they have played since 1923.[1]
The team’s owner is Hal Steinbrenner; Brian Cashman serves as general manager and Aaron Boone as manager.[2] The team’s home stadium has been Yankee Stadium since 1923; it will open another ballpark across 161st Street from that site in April 2009 called “YANKEE STADIUM PLAZA” which will serve as both an entertainment complex and replace several parking lots.[3]
Empire State Building
The Empire State Building is a popular tourist destination, and it’s easy to see why. The building has over 2,000 windows and 103 floors. It stands 1,250 feet high–about as tall as a 20-story building stacked on top of another 20-story building.
The Empire State Building has hosted more than 100 million visitors since opening in 1931, including many celebrities such as Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland and Marilyn Monroe (who posed for her famous “Happy Birthday” photo there). In fact, the famous image was taken by photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt at the request of Life magazine editor Edward Westenhaver Jr..
It has also been featured in countless movies over the years including “King Kong” starring Fay Wray; “Sleepless in Seattle” starring Tom Hanks; “Superman”; “The Dark Knight Rises”; “I Am Legend”; plus many others!
Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of freedom and democracy for the United States. The statue was given to the United States by France in 1886, to commemorate 100 years since America’s independence from Britain. It stands at 46 meters (150 feet) tall and weighs 225 tons!
The Statue of Liberty is an icon that represents New York City as well as all of America.
Times Square
Times Square is known as “The Crossroads of the World.” It is a major commercial intersection and neighborhood in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, at the junction of Broadway and Seventh Avenue. It stretches from West 42nd Street to West 47th Street. Times Square has been one of the most visited tourist attractions in the world since 1907.
Central Park
Central Park is a public park in the center of Manhattan. It’s the most visited urban park in America, and it covers 843 acres of land. In fact, Central Park has its own zip code: 10024!
Central Park has been a cultural hub for New Yorkers and tourists alike since it opened in 1857. It’s home to many attractions including The Great Lawn (a huge grassy field), Strawberry Fields (a memorial dedicated to John Lennon), Belvedere Castle (which overlooks Central Park), as well as many other sights worth seeing while you’re here!
Brooklyn Bridge
The Brooklyn Bridge is a suspension bridge connecting the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn in New York City. It was designed by John Roebling, a German immigrant, and built between 1869 and 1883.
The first steel-wire suspension bridge constructed in America, it was also the longest span in the world at that time (1,595 feet). The towers rise to heights of 288 feet above water level and 486 feet above sea level; each tower weighs approximately 750 tons. The bridge has been designated as a National Historic Landmark by the National Park Service and was placed on their list of America’s Most Endangered Places in 2004 because of its deterioration from salt corrosion caused by road salt used during winter snow removal operations on adjacent streets since 1980.[2]
Broadway Shows
- Broadway theater is a popular tourist attraction.
- There are over 40 theaters in the area, including some of the biggest names in show business: Phantom of the Opera, Wicked and Lion King.
- Hamilton is also on Broadway; it’s about Alexander Hamilton who was one of America’s Founding Fathers and helped create its system of government.
9/11
The 9/11 attacks were a series of four coordinated terrorist attacks by the Islamic terrorist group al-Qaeda on the United States on September 11, 2001. The attacks killed 2,996 people and caused at least $10 billion in infrastructure damage as well as $3 trillion in total costs.[1] It was the deadliest foreign attack on American soil since World War II and has been referred to as “the most destructive act of war ever perpetrated against America by a foreign nation.”[2][3]
The attacks involved four airliners being hijacked by 19 members of al Qaeda who deliberately crashed two planes into both towers of New York City’s World Trade Center (WTC) complex within minutes of each other; one into each tower. Both buildings collapsed within two hours from structural failure caused by fire damage combined with structural impact damage from jet fuel explosions and subsequent fires triggered by them.[4] Debris from the North Tower fell across Lower Manhattan causing extensive damage to surrounding buildings and underground infrastructure including subway lines.[5][6] A third plane hit The Pentagon building near Washington DC while another crashed into a field near Shanksville PA after passengers tried to regain control following orders given over intercoms inside both cockpits.[7]
Yellow Taxis
Yellow taxis are one of the most iconic symbols of New York City. The yellow cab has become a symbol of the city’s history, culture and resilience. It also represents its diversity as it is often filled with passengers from all walks of life–from celebrities to tourists and even locals who can’t afford anything else but will ride in these cabs because they’re cheap!
Broadway Shows
Broadway is a street in New York City that is famous for its theaters, which have been home to many of the world’s most famous musicals and plays.
Broadway has also been called the Great White Way because of the bright lights that line it at night.
Finance capital of the world
New York City is the financial capital of the world. Wall Street is here, as are many of the world’s largest banks and exchanges. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ are both located in Manhattan, as well as several other major exchanges.
Wall Street
Wall Street is a street in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan, New York City, United States, named after and running from Broadway to South Street, which separates it from the east side of the former World Trade Center site and the Hudson River. Since 1800 it has been considered as an economic hub of New York City and was once known as “The Corner” because it is at an intersection of two major thoroughfares: Broadway (to its west) and Nassau Street (to its east).
Wall Street has served as a center for investment banking since its founding in 1792 by Alexander Hamilton who established America’s first bank there. Today, it houses several major financial institutions including: JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Goldman Sachs Group Inc.; Morgan Stanley; Citigroup Inc.; Barclays PLC; Bank of America Corp.; Deutsche Bank AG; UBS AG; Credit Suisse Group AG International Limited; Wells Fargo & Co., among others
Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls is a group of large waterfalls on the Niagara River, straddling the international border between the Canadian province of Ontario and the U.S. state of New York. The falls are 17 miles (27 km) north-northwest of Buffalo, New York and 75 miles (121 km) south-southeast of Toronto, Ontario; they comprise three separate waterfalls:
- Horseshoe Falls has its base at Lake Erie in western New York State’s Niagara County; it drains Lake Erie into Lake Ontario at Fort Erie and flows over land for 11 mi (18 km) before reaching its crest elevation at Lewiston Heights. Its crest elevation is about 1 ft higher than that for American Falls which lies about 6 mi (10 km) upstream along a parallel course on US side where both merge into one channel again before entering Canada as combined force called Whirlpool Rapids which descends another 10 ft below level it had left behind earlier when first entering US territory so that summing up all these factors together gives us an approximate total drop between these two points being somewhere around 164 feet or 43 m high!
Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise is an American film actor and producer. He has been nominated for three Academy Awards and has won three Golden Globe Awards. Cruise began his career in the 1980s, having roles in films such as Risky Business (1983), Top Gun (1986), The Color of Money (1986) and Cocktail (1988). In 1988 he starred in a romantic science fiction thriller called The Last Samurai.
In 1990 he starred opposite Dustin Hoffman in Rain Man which was an international success earning over US$355 million at the box office worldwide. After Rain Man’s success he continued starring in big budget action films like Mission: Impossible III in 2006/2007 which grossed US$457 million worldwide while also receiving critical acclaim from critics who praised its storyline as well as Cruise’s performance; some even going so far as to suggest that this might be his best work ever!
Denzel Washington
Denzel Washington is an actor, born in 1954. He has won two Academy Awards and been nominated for 13 Golden Globes.
He was nominated for his first Oscar in 1989 for Best Supporting Actor in Glory (1989). He also won an Oscar in 1992 for Best Actor in a Leading Role, as well as a Golden Globe Award.
In 1993 he starred alongside Morgan Freeman and Samuel L Jackson in Malcolm X (1992) which won him another Academy Award nomination as well as another Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor In A Leading Role but lost out to Tom Hanks’ performance in Philadelphia (1993).
Donald Trump
Donald Trump is an American businessman, television personality and politician who is the 45th President of the United States. He has been married three times and has five children.
Donald John Trump was born on June 14, 1946 in Queens New York City to Fred Trump (1905-1999) and Mary Anne MacLeod (1912-2000). His father was a real estate developer who specialized in building single-family houses in Queens County New York State; his mother immigrated from Scotland at age 18 where she met Fred while working as a domestic servant for one of his relatives.[1] In 1971 after graduating from Wharton School at University Pennsylvania with a Bachelor Degree in economics[2], Donald moved back home with his parents before going into business with them by managing their properties.[3] Upon taking over management duties at their company Elizabeth Trump & Son Co., Inc., he changed its name from Elizabeth after inheriting most shares following his father’s death later that year.[4][5]
Denzel Washington
Denzel Washington is an American actor, director and producer. He has been nominated for three Academy Awards and four Golden Globe Awards, winning one of each. Washington has also won two Tony Awards, a Grammy Award and a Primetime Emmy Award.
Washington was born in Mount Vernon, New York to a Pentecostal minister father and schoolteacher mother. He attended Central High School (now known as Herbert H. Lehman High School) in Mount Vernon until 1968 when he began his career at the Ford Modeling Agency at age 19 where he modeled for print ads before moving on to television commercials with his first being for Pepsi Cola in 1971 followed by another Pepsi commercial with Diana Ross later that year before landing his first acting role on Broadway which eventually led him into film roles starting with “Carbon Copy” followed by other films including “A Soldier’s Story”, “Cry Freedom” & others before finally breaking through big time playing Dr Martin Luther King Jr.’s role alongside Denzel Washington Sr.’s Jackie Robinson character in 1982’s Oscar-winning Best Picture winner “Rising Sun” which also starred Sean Connery who plays himself while at home watching football games on TV live from Japan via satellite feed while simultaneously communicating back home via telephone calls using only Japanese phrases such as “Yes we can!”
Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga is an American singer, songwriter and actress. She is known for her flamboyant stage outfits and provocative performances. She has won five Grammy Awards, nine MTV Video Music Awards, eleven Billboard Music Awards and six American Music Awards.
Lady Gaga was born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta on March 28th 1986 in Manhattan New York City USA where she still resides today. Her parents were Cynthia Louise (née Bissett) who worked as a waitress at the 21 Club restaurant in Manhattan while also studying to become an actress while Joseph Anthony Germanotta Sr., who was a bartender at Studio 54 nightclub during its heyday; both of whom are now divorced from each other but remain friends despite having been married several times throughout their lives together including once when their daughter was just four years old! When Stefani first started singing publicly at school assemblies she would perform songs by artists such as Cyndi Lauper or Madonna before moving onto more contemporary artists such as Britney Spears – who herself went viral after posting videos online showing off her dance moves without any background music playing!
Conclusion
New York is a great city. It’s full of culture and history, but it’s also very modern and progressive. New Yorkers are known for their friendly demeanor and welcoming attitude towards strangers–even if they’re from out of town!
