New York Founding Fathers
This Founding Father died in a duel in Weehawken, NJ, but was a major political force in early New York.
Who was Alexander Hamilton
This long-running musical about felines was based on T.S. Eliot poems.
What is Cats
This Brooklyn College philosopher is known for his “veil of ignorance” theory on justice.
Who was John Rawls
This massive Manhattan park stretches from 59th to 110th Street.
What is Central Park
This classic NYC sandwich stacks pastrami or corned beef on rye.
What is Pastrami on rye
This legendary creature is said to roam the streets of Brooklyn and growl near subway tracks.
What is The Brooklyn Dogman
Before becoming a Founding Father, he was the first Chief Justice of the United States and also served as Governor of New York.
Who was John Jay
Times Square is located in this NYC borough where Broadway theaters are concentrated.
What is Manhattan
Known for her Objectivist philosophy, she gave lectures at NYC universities in the 1960s.
Who was Ayn Rand
Brooklyn’s largest park, co-designed by the creators of Central Park.
What is Prospect Park
These popular food carts are known for halal meat, rice, and white sauce.
What is Halal Guys
According to legend, this notorious NYC hotel is haunted by a ghost known as “The Black Monk.”
What is The Chelsea Hotel
This author of the Federalist Papers was born in the Caribbean and made his political mark in NYC.
Who was Alexander Hamilton
Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote and starred in this hip-hop musical about a Founding Father.
What is Hamilton
This Columbia University professor and pragmatist philosopher emphasized experience over absolutes.
Who was John Dewey
This elevated park was built on a former railway line on Manhattan’s West Side.
What is The High Line
Katz’s Delicatessen made cinematic history in this 1989 romantic comedy.
What is When Harry Met Sally
This mysterious figure is said to have hidden secret treasures in Central Park during the 19th century.
Who is John Pelham
A signer of the Declaration of Independence, this New Yorker also helped found the New York Manumission Society.
Who was John Jay
The Tony Awards are named after this actress, director, and producer.
Who was Antoinette Perry
This NYU philosopher became famous for asking “What is it like to be a bat?”
Who is Thomas Nagel
Queens’ Flushing Meadows–Corona Park was the site of this global event—twice.
What is The World’s Fair
This term refers to a bagel topped with lox, onions, tomato, and cream cheese.
What is The “lox special”
This NYC bridge is rumored to be cursed, causing delays and accidents.
What is The Brooklyn Bridge
Though born in Massachusetts, this man helped establish Columbia University and served as a U.S. Senator from NY.
Who was Gouverneur Morris
This 1943 musical, considered the first modern Broadway musical, was composed by Rodgers and Hammerstein.
What is Oklahoma!
This long-time CUNY professor was known for applying Marxist theory to philosophy and aesthetics.
Who was Herbert Marcuse
Staten Island’s Greenbelt is home to this deep glacially-formed lake, the city’s deepest.
What is Moses Mountain Lake
These potato pancakes, often served in Jewish delis, are a Hanukkah staple.
What are Latkes
This urban legend claims a hidden city lies beneath New York, accessible through secret tunnels.
What is The Underground City of New York