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  2. List of counties in New York - Wikipedia

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    They are New York County ( Manhattan ), Kings County ( Brooklyn ), Bronx County ( The Bronx ), Richmond County ( Staten Island ), and Queens County ( Queens ). In contrast to other counties of New York, the powers of the five boroughs of New York City are very limited and in nearly all respects are governed by the city government. [5]

  3. Co-op City, Bronx - Wikipedia

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    Co-op City (short for Cooperative City) is a cooperative housing development located in the northeast section of the borough of the Bronx in New York City.It is bounded by Interstate 95 to the southwest, west, and north and the Hutchinson River Parkway to the east and southeast, and is partially in the Baychester and Eastchester neighborhoods.

  4. Islam in New York City - Wikipedia

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    A 2018 study estimated that there are over 750,000 Muslims living in New York City, the largest population of Muslims by city in the United States. Approximately 9% of New York City residents are Muslim, constituting 22.3% of American Muslims, with 1.5 million Muslims in the greater New York metropolitan area, representing the largest ...

  5. Taxis of New York City - Wikipedia

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    In 2005, New York introduced incentives to replace its current yellow cabs with electric hybrid vehicles such as the Toyota Prius and Ford Escape Hybrid. In May 2007, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg proposed a five-year plan to switch New York City's taxicabs to more fuel-efficient hybrid vehicles as part of an agenda for New York City to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

  6. History of New York City (1665–1783) - Wikipedia

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    The history of New York City (1665–1783) began with the establishment of English rule over Dutch New Amsterdam and New Netherland. As the newly renamed City of New York and surrounding areas developed, there was a growing independent feeling among some, but the area was decidedly split in its loyalties. The site of modern New York City was ...

  7. City University of New York - Wikipedia

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    Website. www .cuny .edu. The City University of New York ( CUNY, spoken / ˈkjuːni /, KYOO-nee) is the public university system of New York City. It is the largest urban university system in the United States, comprising 25 campuses: eleven senior colleges, seven community colleges, and seven professional institutions.

  8. Sherrill, New York - Wikipedia

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    Sherrill, New York. /  43.07083°N 75.59917°W  / 43.07083; -75.59917. Sherrill is a city in Oneida County, New York, United States. With a population of 3,077 (2020 census), it is the state's least populous city. Sherrill is at the western end of the Town of Vernon on Route 5. Sherrill is referred to as The Silver City.

  9. Frankfort, New York - Wikipedia

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    FIPS code. 36-043-27199. Website. www .townoffrankfort .com. Frankfort is a town in Herkimer County, New York, United States. The town is named after one of its earliest settlers, Lawrence (Lewis) Frank. [3] The town of Frankfort includes a village, also called Frankfort.