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New York - Capital of the Modern World
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"New York is the concentrate of art and commerce and sport and religion and entertainment and finance, bringing to a single compact arena the gladiator, the evangelist, the promoter, the actor, the trader and the merchant."
“Here is New York” by E. B. White, 1949
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400 Years in 600 Words
"First, there was the harbor: safe, deep, good anchorage on both sides, navigable waters in every direction, plentiful fish and seafood..."
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(Updated December 2012)

 
2 Population and Geography
3 Uniquely New York - Festivals, Parades,
Games and Competitions, Entertainment
4 Business Activity and Headquarters
5 Labor Force, Employment and Unemployment
6 Income and Taxes
7 Consumer Prices
8 Fiscal Data
9 International Trade
10 Public Safety and Amenities
11 Housing
12 Travel
13 Education
14 Culture
15 Sports
16 Social Insurance, Welfare, Health and Health Services
17 Environmental Initiatives
18 Largest Cities in the U.S. and Worldwide,
Favorable Characteristics of International Cities