NY Fun Facts
Who gave the US the statue of liberty?
France
Which Yankee player wore the number 2?
Derek Jeter
What is the capital of the state?
Albany
What is the longest bridge in NYC?
Brooklyn Bridge
John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson star as two hitmen in what 1994 Oscar-winning movie?
Pulp Fiction
What was New York Originally named by the colonists?
New Amsterdam
How many super bowls have the NY Giants won?
4
Who is the Attorney general of NY?
Letitia James
New York City's only aerial tramway connects commuters with what island, part of the borough of Manhattan?
Rosevelt Island
In 2001, which pop-singer couple attended the American Music Awards dressed in all denim?
Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake
What borough has the largest population?
Brooklyn
What are the two minor league baseball teams?
Brooklyn Cyclones and Staten Island Yankees
Who is the lieutent governor?
Antonio Delgado
On November 12, 2022, New York City's Department of Transportation announced that a pilot program with Lime Scooters would go permanent in which of the city's five boroughs?
Bronx
What year was the first Apple iPhone released in the United States?
2007
How many acres is central park?
843 (within 55 okay)
The New York Knicks basketball team won two NBA titles in the early 1970s. Which coach was in charge of the team during those championship years?
Red Holzman
How many members of the New York State Senate are there?
63
How many Subway lines are there?
36
The first-ever TV series produced specifically for Netflix is what?
House of Cards
What year was the empire state building finished in?
1931
Which resort in Essex County, NY, hosted the Winter Olympics in both 1932 and 1980?
Lake Placid
What was the budget for the 2024 fiscal year?
229 billion
When the subway system opened in 1904, how many stops were in operation?
28
What was the most recent season of Love Island USA that aired?
Season 6