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New York City was originally named ________ by the Dutch.
New Amsterdam
This building is named after a famous car company. It also has six levels of stainless steel arches.
the Chrysler Building
She represents the goddess of freedom and was given as a gift from the French symbolizing US independence.
the Statue of Liberty
The name of the river that runs through NYC.
River Hudson
This prime location in NYC is known for its big screen TVs, flashy lights, and a big New Year's Eve celebration.
Times Square
The number of boroughs of NYC.
5
The buildings that were destroyed during terrorist attacks in 2001.
The World Trade Center
Officially opening in 1892, this complex, now a park, regulated immigration into the US.
Ellis Island
The current mayor of NYC.
Eric Adams
The financial section of the city.
Wall Street
The boroughs of NYC.
Staten Island, Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, Brooklyn
There is an observation deck on the 86th floor of this building. It has an incredible 360 degree view of NYC's skyline.
The Empire State Building
This park has over 58 miles of walkways, and 632 different types of trees.
Central Park
The single most horrific event to occur in NYC.
9/11
This street has famous, expensive stores. It stretches from Time Square to Central Park and beyond.
5th Ave.
The number of people currently living in NYC.
9 million
This museum has art from all over the world, as well as antique and ancient artifacts.
the MET (Metropolitan Museum of Art)
The name of the castle in Central Park.
Belvedere Castle
The storm that hit NYC and resulted in 44 deaths and $19 billion in damages.
Hurricane Sandy
Name three universities in NYC.
NYU, Colombia, Fordham, CUNY, Juilliard, St. John's
NYC's nickname.
The Big Apple
The number of seats Radio City Music Hall has.
6,000.
The name of this park, which is built above the New York Public Library's underground archives.
Bryant Park
This railway that runs through Manhattan was converted into a park in 2011.
the High Line
This area of NYC is home to Washington Square, the MacDougal-Sullivan Gardens Historic District and New York University.
Greenwich Village