How many boroughs does New York City have?
AnswerFive
NYC has five boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island.
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7 fact-checked facts about new york city and new york state, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
Which large park sits in the middle of Manhattan?
AnswerCentral Park
Central Park stretches through the center of Manhattan.
Going deeper
Before it was New York, the Dutch settlement on Manhattan was called what?
AnswerNew Amsterdam
The Dutch named it New Amsterdam; the English renamed it New York in 1664.
Which bridge, opened in 1883, links Manhattan and Brooklyn?
AnswerBrooklyn Bridge
The Brooklyn Bridge opened in 1883 as a landmark suspension bridge.
Which island was the main U.S. immigration station from 1892 to 1954?
AnswerEllis Island
Millions of immigrants were processed at Ellis Island.
Expert level
Which NYC borough is the only one mainly on the North American mainland?
AnswerThe Bronx
The Bronx is on the mainland; the other boroughs are on islands.
Mount Marcy, New York's highest peak, is in which mountain range?
AnswerAdirondacks
Mount Marcy rises in the Adirondack High Peaks.
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