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New York metropolitan area
The New York metropolitan area, also referred to as the Tri-State Area, is the largest metropolitan area in the world by urban landmass, at 4,495 mi2 (11,642 km2).[4] The metropolitan area includes New York City (the most populous city in the United States), Long Island, and the Mid and Lower Hudson Valley in the state of New York; the five largest cities in New Jersey: Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, Elizabeth, and Edison, and their vicinities; six of the seven largest cities in Connecticut: Bridgeport, New Haven, Stamford, Waterbury, Norwalk, and Danbury, and their vicinities.
New York City is split up into five boroughs, which are the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island. Each borough has the same boundaries as a county of the state.
Macdoc wrote:Manhattan is not New York City.
Just like Toronto is the not the GTA ( Greater Toronto Area ).
New York metropolitan area
The New York metropolitan area, also referred to as the Tri-State Area, is the largest metropolitan area in the world by urban landmass, at 4,495 mi2 (11,642 km2).[4] The metropolitan area includes New York City (the most populous city in the United States), Long Island, and the Mid and Lower Hudson Valley in the state of New York; the five largest cities in New Jersey: Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, Elizabeth, and Edison, and their vicinities; six of the seven largest cities in Connecticut: Bridgeport, New Haven, Stamford, Waterbury, Norwalk, and Danbury, and their vicinities.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_ ... litan_areaNew York City is split up into five boroughs, which are the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island. Each borough has the same boundaries as a county of the state.
clear as mud I'd bet
jamest wrote:I was aware that New Jersey was a state distinct to New York state. I'm just curious about the origins of 'New York City' I guess, and why all of the areas around the Hudson weren't integrated therein. I mean, for instance, Jersey is much closer to Manhattan than Staten Island.
I'm guessing the answer probably has its origins in complex history/politics.
felltoearth wrote:jamest wrote:I was aware that New Jersey was a state distinct to New York state. I'm just curious about the origins of 'New York City' I guess, and why all of the areas around the Hudson weren't integrated therein. I mean, for instance, Jersey is much closer to Manhattan than Staten Island.
I'm guessing the answer probably has its origins in complex history/politics.
If only there was something where you could ask, or even type a question and it gave you an answer. Sucks, but that's the observed world in which we live.
'm aware of the situation at present,
jamest wrote:felltoearth wrote:jamest wrote:I was aware that New Jersey was a state distinct to New York state. I'm just curious about the origins of 'New York City' I guess, and why all of the areas around the Hudson weren't integrated therein. I mean, for instance, Jersey is much closer to Manhattan than Staten Island.
I'm guessing the answer probably has its origins in complex history/politics.
If only there was something where you could ask, or even type a question and it gave you an answer. Sucks, but that's the observed world in which we live.
Naively, I asked that question about New York in the first instance too spontaneously. It quickly became apparent to me that such matters have complex answers, if any answers at all. I love history, so maybe I'll do the google thing and follow the links at some point.
jamest wrote:Why is Jersey city not part of New York, or am I being a dumb foreigner?
Actually I could ask that question about lots of surrounding places, but looking at a map it seems especially pertinent to Jersey, a short hop across the Hudson from Manhattan.
Macdoc wrote:'m aware of the situation at present,
Better than me then....this is an old old city...
New Jersey
Fallible wrote:jamest wrote:Why is Jersey city not part of New York, or am I being a dumb foreigner?
Actually I could ask that question about lots of surrounding places, but looking at a map it seems especially pertinent to Jersey, a short hop across the Hudson from Manhattan.
Why is Birkenhead not a part of Liverpool? It's just a short hop across the Mersey.
jamest wrote:felltoearth wrote:jamest wrote:I was aware that New Jersey was a state distinct to New York state. I'm just curious about the origins of 'New York City' I guess, and why all of the areas around the Hudson weren't integrated therein. I mean, for instance, Jersey is much closer to Manhattan than Staten Island.
I'm guessing the answer probably has its origins in complex history/politics.
If only there was something where you could ask, or even type a question and it gave you an answer. Sucks, but that's the observed world in which we live.
Naively, I asked that question about New York in the first instance too spontaneously. It quickly became apparent to me that such matters have complex answers, if any answers at all. I love history, so maybe I'll do the google thing and follow the links at some point.
BlackBart wrote:Fallible wrote:jamest wrote:Why is Jersey city not part of New York, or am I being a dumb foreigner?
Actually I could ask that question about lots of surrounding places, but looking at a map it seems especially pertinent to Jersey, a short hop across the Hudson from Manhattan.
Why is Birkenhead not a part of Liverpool? It's just a short hop across the Mersey.
Liverpool appealed.
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