New York City is comprised of five boroughs: Brooklyn, Bronx,
Manhattan, Queens, and
Staten Island.
Brooklyn
Brooklyn is the most populous borough and is known for its neighborhoods and numerous cultural and recreational attractions including the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Prospect Park, and Coney Island. To find out more, visit:
Bronx
The Bronx is a diverse and exciting community with over 60 landmarks and historical districts, including Yankee Stadium, the New York Botanical Garden, and the Bronx Zoo, as well as miles of parks and public lands. To find out more, visit:
Manhattan
Manhattan is the most densely populated borough in the country and home to the city’s iconic skyscrapers, the Statue of Liberty, Wall Street, Central Park, and cultural institutions such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art, and the Museum of Natural History. To find out more, visit:
Queens
Queens is the largest and most ethnically diverse borough in New York City. Its residents speak over 125 different languages and it is a destination spot for some of the best ethnic dining in the city. Cultural and recreational attractions such as the P.S. 1 Contemporary Art Center, Flushing Meadow-Corona Park (home of the U.S. Open Tennis Tournament), and Shea Stadium draw many people to Queens. To find out more, visit:
Staten Island
Staten Island is the third largest, but least populated of the five boroughs. It is connected to Brooklyn via the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge and to Manhattan via the free Staten Island Ferry. To find out more, visit:
Communities Outside of New York City
Many people choose to live nearby, but outside of the five boroughs of New York City. There are a number of areas that are supported by transportations systems that allow for easy commuting to work in New York City, including:
New York State (north of NYC): Westchester and Rockland counties
New Jersey (west of NYC): Bergen, Essex, and Hudson counties.
Long Island (east of NYC): Nassau and Suffolk counties