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New York City has a population of approximately 9,000,000 people in five burroughs. New York City is not the capital of New York state, but many people don't understand the difference. For instance, New York City is located approximately 145 miles from the state's capital. New York City (nicknamed The Big Apple) is the home of Times Square, the New York Stock Exchange, and the Garment District. Studded with expensive shops and Broadway and Off Broadway theaters and cultural venues, New York City is the home to Rockefeller Center and the Rockettes. Many network television stations are presented live from various studios, including Saturday Night Live that has aired since 1975. Famous tourist attractions are the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. New York City's baseball team is the New York Yankees.
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New York City's Official Tourism Website
New York City Ballet
I Love New York
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