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, appointed the Duke as proprietor of … See more

New York City is situated in the northeastern United States, in southeastern New York State, approximately halfway between Washington, D.C. See more

Education
New York City has the largest educational system of any city in the world. The city's educational infrastructure spans primary education, secondary education, higher education, and research. The New York City Public Schools See more

New York City is frequently the setting for novels, movies, and television programs and has been described as the cultural capital of the world. In describing New York, author Tom Wolfe said, "Culture just seems to be in the air, like part of the weather." See more

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 Lenapehoking, included the present-day areas of Staten Island See more

New York City is the most populous city in the United States, with 8,804,190 residents incorporating more immigration into the city than … See more

New York City is a global hub of business and commerce. Kenneth T. Jackson, a professor emeritus of history at Columbia University, … See more