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100

At the end of the Macy's Day parade at Thanskgiving, who is on the last float?

Santa Claus

100

Where does the ball drop on new years eve? 

Times Square

100

What is the original name of NYC coined by the Dutch?

New Amsterdam

100

What is the famous landmark named after Henry Hudson? 

Hudson River 

100

Most popular type of underground transportation 

The subway

200

What is the largest theatre district called in the United States?

Broadway

200

Where is the site of the famous holiday tree lit up every year during December?

Rockerfeller Center

200

What country gave the statue of liberty to New York?

France 

200

What are the names of the boroughs of NYC?

Manhattan, Brooklyn, The Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island.

200

This person was born in Brooklyn and named  "greatest basketball player of all time"

Michael Jordan

300

What are the two rivalry baseball teams in new york? 

Mets and Yankees

300

What is one of the most popular NYC parks used to shoot films and movies?

Central Park 

300

What famous musician was murdered in front of his NYC apartment inside the Dakota?

John Lennon

300

What is the most famous skyscraper landmark?

Empire State Building 

300

What street food is new york known for?

Hot dogs and pretzels

400

What famous dancers are known for their performances in Radio City Music Hall?

The Rockettes

400

What is the name of the famous nyc street that houses the financial industry?

Wall Street 

400

Who was the pilot who made the emergency landing safely on the Hudson River? 

Sully 

400

Name the iconic bridge connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn

The Brooklyn Bridge

400

What is the fruit that New York City is named after?

Big Apple 

500

In the movie "BIG" what's the legendary New York City toy store where they play a giant piano keyboard with their feet?  

F.A.O. Schwartz

500

What month does the NYC marathon take place every year?

November

500

What historical figure is the subject of the current hit musical at the Richard Rodgers Theatre?

Hamilton 

500

What museum houses the world's oldest piano?

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

500

Who were the two lead characters in the NYC based west side story musical?

Maria and Tony