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1. www.britannica.com › place › New-York-CityNew York City - Brooklyn, Urban Center, Diverse | Britannica

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   4 days ago · New York City - Brooklyn, Urban Center, Diverse: The most populous borough of New York, Brooklyn occupies 81 square miles (210 square km) to the east of Manhattan on the western fringe of Long Island. Sections of the area were first settled by the Dutch in the 1630s, and six largely agricultural towns—Brooklyn, Flatlands, Flatbush, New ...

2. untappedcities.com › 2022/06/27 › secrets-industryTop 10 Secrets of Industry City, Brooklyn - Untapped New York

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   5 days ago · From having been the site of one of New York City’s largest explosions to containing the training facilities for the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets, Industry City houses countless secrets ready to be ...

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4. www.britannica.com › place › New-York-CityNew York City | Layout, Map, Economy, Culture, Facts ...

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   2 days ago · New York City, city and port located at the mouth of the Hudson River, southeastern New York state, considered the most influential American metropolis and the country’s financial and cultural center. New York City comprises five boroughs—Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island.

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5. untappedcities.com › secrets-bensonhurst-brooklynTop 10 Secrets of Bensonhurst, Brooklyn - Untapped New York

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   3 days ago · The neighborhood has maintained much of its history and today is often referred to as Brooklyn’s largest Chinatown and Little Italy. The neighborhood has hosted some famous residents, and it also...

6. allevents.in › brooklyn › todayThings To Do in Brooklyn Today - AllEvents.in

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   1 day ago · Discover the best things to do in Brooklyn today! From outdoor adventures and cultural experiences, to delicious food and nightlife, there's something for everyone in Brooklyn. Plan your visit now and make the most of your day in this vibrant and exciting city.

7. untappedcities.com › 2014/04/04 › nycs-microNYC’s Micro Neighborhoods: Little Poland in Greenpoint, Brooklyn

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   1 day ago · This North Brooklyn neighborhood is home to the second largest concentration of Polish immigrants in the United States, behind Chicago.

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   When did Brooklyn become a city?

   • Brooklyn Bridge at night, spanning the East River and connecting Brooklyn to Manhattan Island in New York City. To the chagrin of New York, Brooklyn became an independent city in 1834 and soon adopted the grid form of street layout.

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   Where is New York City located?

   • New York City, city and port located at the mouth of the Hudson River, southeastern New York state, northeastern U.S. It is the largest and most influential American metropolis, encompassing Manhattan and Staten islands, the western sections of Long Island, and a small portion of the New York state mainland to the north of Manhattan.

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   Is New York City a borough?

   • New York City is in reality a collection of many neighbourhoods scattered among the city’s five boroughs— Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island —each exhibiting its own lifestyle. Moving from one city neighbourhood to the next may be like passing from one country to another.

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   Where is the Brooklyn Bridge located in New York City?

   • An introduction to the Brooklyn Bridge, its history and construction, and its place in the geography of New York City. The most populous borough of New York, Brooklyn occupies 81 square miles (210 square km) to the east of Manhattan on the western fringe of Long Island.

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   How did Brooklyn become a part of New York?

   • Overcoming the opposition of the local Democratic machine, Brooklyn accepted consolidation by a margin of only 277 votes and became a part of Greater New York in 1898. Additional access to Manhattan came with the construction of the Williamsburg (1903) and Manhattan (1909) bridges and later through Battery Tunnel (1950).

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   Which borough is the most populous in New York?

   • The most populous borough of New York, Brooklyn occupies 81 square miles (210 square km) to the east of Manhattan on the western fringe of Long Island. Sections of the area were first settled by the Dutch in the 1630s, and six largely agricultural towns—Brooklyn, Flatlands, Flatbush, New Utrecht, Bushwick, and Gravesend—soon thrived.

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9. www.britannica.com › place › Coney-Island-amusement-areaConey Island | New York, Amusement Park, Map, & History

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   1 day ago · Coney Island, amusement and residential area in the southern part of the borough of Brooklyn, New York, U.S., fronting the Atlantic Ocean. Formerly an island, it was known to Dutch settlers as Konijn Eiland (“Rabbit Island”), which was presumably Anglicized as Coney Island. It became part of Long.