Matthew Cusumano Mr. O’Shea U.S. History April 26‚ 2013 New York City and All That It Is New York City is one of the most world renowned cities in the world‚ it is the most populated city in America‚ and also the center of America. It is the center of America because of its vast history and its connection to the rest of the country in everything they do. New York City may not be the official capital of The United States of America‚ but it sure could be because of its overwhelming presence in the
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As a main cultural hub of America‚ New York has no shortage of amazing venues. From speakeasy jazz dives to world-class theaters‚ NYC really has it all. For that reason‚ it’s quite hard to pick a favorite spot. Nearly impossible in fact. That’s why we have narrowed it down to a few. It wasn’t easy‚ but without further hesitation‚ here are the five most amazing venues you need to check out in New York. 1. MADISON SQUARE GARDEN: THE HUB OF NYC You can’t have a discussion about the best venues in
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My childhood in New York City was very difficult for me. I grow up in a predominantly Hispanic Dominican decent neighborhood in the upper Manhattan area called Washington Heights. Washington Heights in the early 90’s was the heart of the drug trade. The norm: Drug attics (crack heads) used to be in the corner blocks on lines to buy drugs‚ just like if it was Black Friday at a Walmart super store. At one point in the 90’s it was considered one of the worst neighborhoods to raise a child. I remember
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peoples mind‚ the ideal american dream. In a time known as the roaring twenties‚ people throughout New York were working toward the american dream. This dream included a more splendid lifestyle that allowed for freedom and fun. In the middle of the Manhattan burough of New York City was a lively stretch of town known as Madison Square. This community center included thousands of immagrants striving to accomplish the American dream. Many people showcased their talents in music‚ sport and theater. This
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“Central Park‚ An American Masterpiece” by Sara Cedar Miller‚ the eight hundred and forty three acres of land began construction in 1857 and won the title of being a National Historic Landmark since 1962. The park which is located in the center of Manhattan‚ starts from 59th street and extends all the way to 110th street. Based on Miller’s assertions‚ Central Park was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted‚ after he won a park design contest. Olmsted also received help from Calvert Vaux‚ who was an architect
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The Evolution of Skyscrapers Skyscrapers define the American city. The desire to build bigger is not new. Big buildings have been built to show off power and financial success. When it comes to skyscrapers‚ size does matter. They were once considered purely an American construct; skyscraper construction is now very much a global one. In fact there seems to be competitiveness amongst cities and countries. From the ten story skyscrapers of the late 1800s to today’s 100 plus story marvels‚
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Arlene Garcia Dr. Kevin P. Coogan 12 August‚ 2013 HEOP 2013 The New Highline The way things can evolve with just the snap of a finger is truly amazing. Less than a decade ago‚ the highline was an abandoned wasteland but in 2009‚ it was transformed into a meaningful elevated park. The highline has a very long history being that it also used to be railroad track in the late 1930s. It has gone through many transformations throughout the decades‚ but now it has become
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Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts New York City is one of the leading cultural cities in America and the world. Various arts institutions and events are located through out the city and bring in large audiences. Among these institutions one stands out to be a leader. The Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (LCPA) is a 16.3 acre complex of buildings in New York City’s Lincoln Square neighborhood. The LCPA was built as a part of the “Lincoln Square Renewal Project” in the 1950’s. John
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that aren’t as prevalent in the rest of the image. The urban landscape blends together in various shades of blue‚ red‚ and grey. The left and right edges are slightly bluer in tint while the upper and lower portions appear to have a rusty colour. There are hints of foliage towards the upper and lower left-hand side of the image‚ but unlike the park‚ are dwarfed by the expanse of the buildings that surround it. The omniscient view of the cityscape allows a unique perspective of this famous
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STANESCU‚ Ana Maria 1st Year Fall Semester 2013 Atlantic History – Mid Term Paper 6.11.2013 Jews in New Netherland and New Amsterdam Jews in New Netherland: An influential community fights against discrimination History has taught us multiple times that Jews have struggled for centuries; they have been persecuted‚ unjustly accused of not committed crimes‚ expelled from countries and killed. The hatred against them started since the foundation of the Christianity and the time of new discoveries
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