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New York City is located on the coast of the

Northeastern United States at the mount of the
Hudson River in southeastern New York State. Its
boroughs are between borders of two geologic
provinces of North America. The city’s land has been
altered considerably by human intervention, with
substantial land reclamation along the waterfronts. 

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It is situated across a region of contrast—from the

Atlantic shores of Long Island and the skyscrapers of
Manhattan through the rivers, mountains, and lakes of
upstate New York to the plains of the Great Lakes region.
With canals, railroads, and highways, New York is a
principal gateway to the west from the Middle Atlantic and
New England states and a hub for travel to and from much
of the country. The cities of the state and their suburbs are
home to more than four-fifths of all New Yorkers.
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New York City, in the state of New York, is by far the

largest city in the United States, with an estimated 2016
population of 8.55 million. Since the first US census in 1790,
it has held that position and continues to have more than
double the population of Los Angeles, the second largest
city. New York City continues to have significant influence
and impact on the world’s economy, entertainment, media,
education, art, technology, and scientific research.

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• Political influence: NYC houses major international

organization like headquarters of United Nation
• Higher learning and culture: NYC influences majority
through publishing industry. An example of published
books that people read is New York Times
• Transportation: Taxi, Bus (6,000 buses in over 322
routes), Subway, Pedicab, walking etc.
• Health: NYC offers a healthcare system.
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• Education: NYC public school system is the largest in the

world. More than 1.1 million students are taught in more
than 1,700 public schools with a budget of nearly $25 billion.
Children between 5-21 years can attend public school free,
regardless of their immigration status or citizenship.
• Safety: New York is the safest large metropolis of the US,
with a crime rate per inhabitant even lower than the national
average. Violent crime in New York City has been dropping
since 1991 and, as of 2017, is among the lowest of major
cities in the United States.
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• Economy: In terms of economic power New York have

the largest stock market in the world
• Shelter: Homeless individuals and families have a right
to shelter in the City of New York. If you are currently
homeless, you can seek assistance at the intake shelters
listed below which are open 24 hours a day
• Technology and Innovation: New York City's budding
technology industry is growing rapidly by attracting
investors and engineering talent despite spotty access to
a reliable broadband network
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1. Population growth. By 2030 more than 8.5 billion people

are expected to be living in urban areas. If cities are to be
able to absorb and adapt to this increase, they will
gradually have to undergo changes change in every
respect: technology, mobility, sustainable development, etc
2. Climate change. Air and water pollution have harmed
New York City’s environment. Highways and mass
transportation systems have become overcrowded and
outdated, adding to climate issues.
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3. Energy transition. Cities only cover 2 percent of the

world’s landmass, but they consume 78 percent of global
energy. Solutions like so-called “vertical farms” built in
abandoned buildings may lead the way towards more
environmentally sustainable cities.

4. Major terror attacks. World Trade Center, located in

Manhattan, was one of the targets of Islamic terrorist
group al-Qaeda against the United States on the morning
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