New York Transportation
What is the name of NYC’s main public transportation system?
The MTA (Metropolitan Transportation Authority)
Which country gifted the United States with the Statue of Liberty?
France
With how many boroughs is New York City divided?
5
What is the name of the iconic wooden roller coaster at Luna Park in Coney Island, which opened to the public on June 26, 1927.
The Cyclone
What is the official name of the New York Knicks?
New York Knickerbockers
New York City's only aerial tramway connects commuters with what island, part of the borough of Manhattan?
Roosevelt Island
Which NYC landmark was the tallest building in the world when it was completed in 1931?
The Empire State Building
What former mayor of New York City, serving from 2002 to 2013, received his MBA from Harvard University in 1966?
Michael Bloomberg
Popularized by Puerto Ricans living in New York City in the mid-20th century, what type of commercial establishment does the OED define as “a small local shop, usually with long opening hours, where customers can buy a limited range of household goods and groceries; a convenience store?”
Bodega
What division do the Jets play in?
AFC American Football Conference
East division
Which borough does not have any subway stations?
Staten Island
Fortitude and Patience are the two stone lions guarding the entrance to the Bryant Park location of what New York City institution?
New York Public Library
"Give me such shows — give me the streets of Manhattan!" is a quote from what famous American poet who, despite his association with nature, was a New York City resident and the editor of the Brooklyn Eagle for a few years in the mid 19th century?
Walt Whitman
"Send a salami to your boy in the army" is a famous World War II-era slogan of what classic New York City deli?
Katz's Deli
How many Stanley cups have the Rangers won?
4
What is the name of the largest train station in the world?
Grand Central Station
Located on East 42nd Street, what New York City skyscraper was designated an official historic landmark in 1978 because it is a "stunning statement in the Art Deco style?"
Chrysler Building
"Nothing mixes better than vanilla and chocolate." In an episode of "Seinfeld," Jerry says this in reference to what iconic duotone baked foodstuff found primarily in the bakeries of New York City?
Black and White Cookie
Opened in 1967 in New York City’s West Village, what bar was the site of the June 28, 1969 uprising that is the reason that Pride Parades are typically held on the last weekend in June?
Stonewall Inn
Who were referred as the M & M boys in the Yankee organization?
Mickey Mantle & Roger Maris
Pennsylvania Station (often abbreviated to Penn Station) was a historic railroad station in New York City that was built for, named after, and originally occupied by the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR). What year was it built?
1910
Who designed Central Park?
Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux
At around 2.5 million people, which of the five boroughs of New York City has the highest population?
Brooklyn
What is the name of the original inhabitants of Manhattan and the surrounding areas, known for their rich culture and deep connection to the land?
The Lenape
In what years did the Mets win the 2 World Series?
1969 1986