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New York City:
Popular And Populated!
New York City, New York is said to be the
most popular city in the entire United States. It also
is one of the most populated cities in the US with more
than 8 million residents. New York City plays a very
important role in the global economy. It is a very
important location for the United Nations who works to
bring peace to the world through international
relationships. It is an area well known for financing,
and trading. Some of the world’s highest skyscrapers are
found in ...
New York City, New York is said to
be the most popular city in the entire United States. It
also is one of the most populated cities in the US with
more than 8 million residents. New York City plays a
very important role in the global economy. It is a very
important location for the United Nations who works to
bring peace to the world through international
relationships. It is an area well known for financing,
and trading. Some of the world’s highest skyscrapers are
found in the business sector of New York City.
Due to the large amount of people in New York City,
roads are very congested. Many people take modes of
public transportation to commute including taxi cabs,
buses, and the subway. It is not uncommon for residents
of New York City to not own a vehicle.
New York City
is known for being a trend setter from fashion to food.
In 2005 it became the first city to ban trans fats from
the restaurants. This will be effective by 2008.
New York City is divided into five main areas. Each has
a history and character of its own. Manhattan is the
least populated area of New York City. Skyscrapers and
historical landmarks make this a common area for
tourism. The arts and entertainment are popular here as
well. The Bronx has a rap/hip hop culture to it. This is
a very poor area of New York City with low levels of
education, high unemployment rates, and one of the
highest crime rates.
Brooklyn is an area full of
history. It is also a huge residential area. People come
here to experience the fun of Coney Island including the
beach and amusement parks. Queens has three major
airports and is a hub for the other areas of New York
City. Staten Island is connected to Manhattan via a
ferry. It is undergoing construction to become the
largest urban park in the US.
Perhaps the most
historical event to take place in New York City is the
terrorist attacks that took place on September 11th of
2001. Two planes taken control of by terrorists crashed
into the twin towers of the World Trade Center. This was
an event that took many lives and affected the economy
of the world.
New York City
Attraction: The Brooklyn Bridge
One of the highlights of any New York City
walking tour is the magnificent Brooklyn Bridge that
connects the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn. The
bridge’s Gothic stone towers inspire awe and passion in
many visitors. The bridge, which spans the East River,
was a modern marvel when it opened on May 24,1883.
Looking at the beautiful structure today, it’s hard
to imagine that its beginnings were less than stellar.
Way back in 1867, a noted bride builder by the name of
John...
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One of the highlights of any New
York City walking tour is the magnificent Brooklyn
Bridge that connects the boroughs of Manhattan and
Brooklyn. The bridge’s Gothic stone towers inspire awe
and passion in many visitors. The bridge, which spans
the East River, was a modern marvel when it opened on
May 24,1883.
Looking at the beautiful structure
today, it’s hard to imagine that its beginnings were
less than stellar. Way back in 1867, a noted bride
builder by the name of John A. Roebling began the
project which would become the Brooklyn Bridge. Due to
political tussling and financing issues, construction on
the bridge didn’t begin until 1870.
Unfortunately, J.A. Roebling would not live to see his
vision take shape. He died from an injury he’d gotten
while visiting the site. Instead, his son, Washington
Roebling, an accomplished bridge engineer in his own
right, would take the lead on the project.
Not
content to sit on the sidelines and watch, Washington
took an active role in the goings on at the construction
site. One day, after spending too much time in an
airtight cylinder underneath the East River, he became
sick with the bends or “diving sickness” – an illness
that little was known about at the time.
While
Washington partially recovered from his illness, he was
still bedridden. His wife Emily stepped in and they
formed an effective team who were admired for their “can
do” spirit, with Emily becoming the active manager and
Washington consulting from their apartment.
The
couple faced many difficulties during the construction,
including political interference and holding up of
funds. They pushed through these difficulties and saw
the completion of the bridge project that J.A. Roebling
had started so many years earlier.
There was
jubilation on the first day the bridge opened. There
were 150,000 people and 1,800 vehicles crossing the
bridge that first day. If you were walking across, you
paid one cent. Vehicles paid five cents. By all
accounts, the Brooklyn Bridge was an artistic, social
and technological success.
Today, the Brooklyn
Bridge is a national historic landmark and people still
enjoy walking across its 1,595 foot span. The walk can
take anywhere from 30 to 60 minutes. The scenery is
breathtaking as you stop along the way to read all the
historical information plaques.
In the distance,
you can also see that other famous New York City
landmark, the Statue of Liberty. Be prepared to bring a
jacket with you since the East River kicks up quite a
breeze.
New York City
Attraction: The Great Carnegie Hall
If you are a classical musician, opera
singer, jazz performer, or pop group, you may have grown
up dreaming of one day performing at the world famous
Carnegie Hall. For over a hundred years, Carnegie Hall
has been a status symbol of the highest echelons of
musical taste and appreciation.
Carnegie Hall
bears the name of Andrew Carnegie, who originally had it
built to house the Oratorio Society of New York and the
New York Symphony Society. Carnegie, who was famous for
his p...
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If you are a classical musician,
opera singer, jazz performer, or pop group, you may have
grown up dreaming of one day performing at the world
famous Carnegie Hall. For over a hundred years, Carnegie
Hall has been a status symbol of the highest echelons of
musical taste and appreciation.
Carnegie Hall
bears the name of Andrew Carnegie, who originally had it
built to house the Oratorio Society of New York and the
New York Symphony Society. Carnegie, who was famous for
his philanthropy, served on the boards of both
organizations. The great hall opened its doors on May 5,
1891 and featured the famous composer Peter Tchaikovsky
conducting his musical works.
Quite a prestigious
beginning for a music hall. Over the years, many famous
performers have appeared at Carnegie Hall, such as Duke
Ellington, Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra, Yo-Yo Ma and
yes, even the Beatles!
Carnegie Hall houses three
concert halls and a museum. The Main Hall seats 2,804
people and is five levels. If you don’t want to walk up
100+ stairs, you can always take the elevator. This is
where all the big concerts are held. The acoustics are
marvelous. The late classical violinist, Isaac Stern,
once said about the acoustics “It takes what you do and
makes it larger than life.”
The love that Isaac
Stern had for Carnegie Hall is evident as you’ll see
that the Main Hall is now called the Isaac Stern
Auditorium. Believe it or not, Carnegie Hall was slated
for demolition in 1960, but due to the efforts of Stern,
it was saved and eventually purchased by the City of New
York for $5 million.
The other two halls are
much smaller and suitable for more intimate
performances. Zankel Hall seats 599 and the newer Weil
Hall seats 268. You can also visit the Rose Museum,
which houses the Carnegie Archives, artifacts and
memorabilia of the buildings history and performances.
When you reach the great hall, located at Seventh
Avenue and West 57th Street, you’ll immediately admire
its Italian Renaissance style architecture. The hall was
even designed by a musician, an amateur cellist named
William Tuthill.
Just a short walk around the
corner is the Steinway Building, which displays some
beautifully crafted Steinway pianos, the same type of
pianos that are often used by Carnegie Hall performers.
There are over 100 performances a season held at
Carnegie Hall. If you have your heart set on attending a
concert there, be aware that you’ll need to buy your
tickets way in advance, because they tend to sell out
quickly. If you are lucky enough to attend an event at
Carnegie, you’ll enjoy some of the world’s finest
musical performances while admiring its splendor.