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100

The most famous order at the deli, I usually get mine on an roll

What is a bacon egg and cheese?

100

In 1624, the Dutch established the colony of this on Manhattan Island.

What is New Amsterdam? 

100

Name the song and the singer:

Start spreading the news, I'm leaving today

What is New York, New York by Frank Sinatra?


100

The capital of New York state

What is Albany?

100

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?

200

Another famous deli order, this includes cheese and ground meat, typically on a roll 

What is a chopped cheese?

200

From the late 1800's to the 1950's, millions of immigrants came through here to become U.S. citizens

What is Ellis Island?

200

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? 

200

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?

200

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?

300

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?

300
In 1524, this Italian explorer explored New York Harbor and Narragansett Bay, he's so famous they named a bridge after him

Who is Giovanni da Verrazzano?

300

This historic landmark became the first landscaped public park in the country

What is Central Park?

300

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?

300

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?

400

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?

400

New York was named the first capital of the United States by this president

Who is George Washington?

400

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?

400

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?

400

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 ?

500

This type of dessert was my favorite, sometimes referred to as half and half this

What is a black and white cookie?

500

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?

500

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?

500

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?

500

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?