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New York is a vibrant city. You probably have heard, it never sleeps. And as Frank said again and again: "If you can make it here you can make it anywhere."

It's a concrete jungle where dreams are made. More than 8.5 million people from all over the world call the Big Apple home, and another 60 million or so visit it every year.

That happens for a good reason: no matter what you love or which are your interests – art, food, architecture, photography, shopping, sightseeing, theater, music, romance, adventure, exploration – New York is the place where you can find it all and much more.

It's a new surprise on every corner, every day. It's a dream in every heart. Just have your eyes and sensibility open. In New York you can learn a new thing every single day. In New York you can make your dream come true. So, why not give it a try?

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Did you know? The narrowest house in NYC is in the West Village: 75 1/2 Bedford Street is just over 9 feet (2,7 meters) wide.

THE NARROWEST HOUSE IN NEW YORK

75 1/2 Bedford Street in The Village, Mahnattan

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A Secret Island in New York

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These Streets Never Sleep
These Streets Never Sleep

From 24-hour dining to all-night clubs, some cities rebut the notion that nighttime is for sleeping. Get to know more about New York, Sao Paulo, Madrid, Beirut, and Paris.

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Manhattan for $1,000
Manhattan for $1,000

Did you know? The island of Manhattan was purchased from American Indian people in 1626 for about US$1,000 in modern currency.

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New York Coastline
New York Coastline

New York City’s coastline is longer than those of Miami, Boston, Los Angeles, and San Francisco combined. Did you know that?

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From New York to Los Angeles
From New York to Los Angeles

How much it would cost a taxi cab ride from New York City to Los Angeles?

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Tree For Free
Tree For Free

New York City homeowners can request that a tree planted outside their homes for free.

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No Windows
No Windows

There's a skyscraper in New York City with no windows. Do you know where is it located?

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Rainbow York City
Rainbow York City

Do you know how many same-sex couples were married in New York City on the first day that same-sex marriage was legal statewide?

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New York on Fire
New York on Fire

Do you know what the MTA does to prevent getting ice on a railway from happening?

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First Capital of the United States of America

 New York City became the first national capital of the U.S. for a year. When did that happen?

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Influencers: from New York to the World
Influencers: from New York to the World

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Growing Up New York
Growing Up New York

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Bikes of New York

How to explore New York City riding a bike.

November in New York
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A nice collection of images from beautiful footage of autumn in New York City.

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Wanna talk like a New Yorker? Then you gotta know the lingo.

Subway Love
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Fall in love in the New York City subway.

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Whiskey in New York

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Living on a Boat in New York City

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Cats of the Urban Wild
Cats of the Urban Wild

Do you like cats? So you're going to love this story.

Like in a Movie
Like in a Movie

Like in a movie. In New York City.

Escape from New York
Escape from New York

Living in New York is fascinating and stressing at the same time. Sometimes, all we need is some "alone time." But are you really sure you're alone?

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The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree

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New York Stories
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The battle to be a better person in life. It's showtime!

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Maneuvering the dancers' bodies in intricate and abstract arrangements and simultaneously wrapping them around huge sheets of crimped white paper: the art of JR.

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