New York sights
What is the name of the big green park in the middle of New York City?
Central Park
True or False: Most New Yorkers have a car.
False. Most do not have a car; they use the subway, buses or taxis.
What is the name of the famous island where many immigrants arrived in New York?
Ellis Island
Which five boroughs make up New York City? (Name at least two)
Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island
What can you see from rooftop locations in New York City?
Views of the skyline
Name one historic area with many brick buildings and fire escapes.
Chinatown
Why did many people move to America? (Name one reason)
To find freedom, better jobs, or a better life, or receive land from the government.
What is the most famous attraction in New York’s Times Square area?
The bright lights and shows, also the New Year’s Eve celebration
Which building in NY was once the world's tallest?
The Empire State Building
How many homeless people might live in New York (registered and unregistered)?
Up to about 100,000 people
Name one problem immigrants had when they came to America.
They didn’t speak English, or they were poor.
What do people celebrate on July 4th in the USA?
Independence Day
Where do people go skating at Christmas time?
Rockefeller Center
What do many people feel at public places like Rockefeller Center?
Energy and excitement, especially during holiday times.
What is one thing many new arrivals try to find on Ellis Island?
Information about their family/ancestors
What percentage of New York’s population is Hispanic (round to nearest whole number)?
About 29%