Foods
The most famous order at the deli, I usually get mine on an roll
What is a bacon egg and cheese?
In 1624, the Dutch established the colony of this on Manhattan Island.
What is New Amsterdam?
Name the song and the singer:
Start spreading the news, I'm leaving today
What is New York, New York by Frank Sinatra?
The capital of New York state
What is Albany?
Christopher George Latore Wallace, also known as this, originally from Bed-Stuy Brooklyn, is known as one of the greatest rappers of all time
Who is The Notorious B.I.G or Biggie Smalls?
Another famous deli order, this includes cheese and ground meat, typically on a roll
What is a chopped cheese?
From the late 1800's to the 1950's, millions of immigrants came through here to become U.S. citizens
What is Ellis Island?
New York has been known as the epicenter of culture for much the nation, this movement originated in upper Manhattan, it gave African American artists and writers more control over how Black culture and experience were represented, and it helped them gain a place in Western high culture
What is the Harlem Renaissance?
In 1865, this famous site was a gift from the French, it says this on the bottom, "Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free"
What is the Statue of Liberty?
He is the top selling salsa artist of all time. A four-time Grammy Award, eight-time Latin Grammy Award and twenty-nine-time Lo Nuestro Awards winner, he has sold more than 12 million albums worldwide, including this anthem "Vivir Mi Vida"
Who is Marc Anthony?
Some say German immigrants first sold these dirty water dogs in New York City's Bowery in the 1860s, while others claim Charles Feltman served them with milk rolls in 1871.
What are hotdogs?
Who is Giovanni da Verrazzano?
This historic landmark became the first landscaped public park in the country
What is Central Park?
This connects Brooklyn and Manhattan and was the longest suspension bridge in the world when it was completed. It's a symbol of New York City's cultural vitality and a key feature of the city's urban landscape.
The Brooklyn Bridge?
This Bronx native is an American politician and activist serving since 2019 as the U.S. representative for New York's 14th congressional district.
Who is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez?
There may be many around the world of this food, but we know in the US, New York makes it best, this specific type of food originated with the opening of Lombardi's in 1905
What is New York Style Pizza?
New York was named the first capital of the United States by this president
Who is George Washington?
This genre of music was believed to have been started on August 11th, 1973, at a back-to-school party. Many of the people who helped establish this genre, included DJ Kool Herc, DJ Disco Wiz, Grandmaster Flash, and Afrika Bambaataa
What is hip-hop?
This famous site was destined for demolition at first, run by the NY railroad originally, but through community outreach, it has been built into this beautiful park
What is the High Line?
Named “Most Valuable Player” six times by the NBA, this player established a record-setting career with the Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Lakers
Who is Named Kareem Abdul-Jabbar ?
This type of dessert was my favorite, sometimes referred to as half and half this
What is a black and white cookie?
New York is known as the big apple for a reason, having the name become popular in the 1970's after these types of races
What is horse racing?
New York is the world's most linguistically diverse city, with over this number languages spoken and almost half of the population speaking a language other than English at home
What is 800?
John D. Rockefeller Jr. originally intended to build the Metropolitan Opera House on the land where this famous theater now stands. However, after the stock market crash of 1929, he decided to build a complex of buildings called Rockefeller Center instead.
What is Radio City Music Hall?
A Brooklyn native, sometimes known by the nickname "Scarface", was an American gangster and businessman who attained notoriety during the Prohibition era as the co-founder and boss of the Chicago Outfit from 1925 to 1931
Who is Al Capone?