37 Amazing Facts about New York CIty

Here's 37 little-known, amazing facts about NYC!
New York City was originally called New Amsterdam by Dutch settlers in the 17th century.
The city has more than 800 languages spoken within its borders.
Central Park is larger than the principality of Monaco.
The Empire State Building was the tallest building in the world for 40 years.
The New York City subway system is the largest in the world, with 472 stations in operation.
The New York Public Library is the second largest public library in the United States, after the Library of Congress.
The city has more than 2,000 parks and playgrounds.
The first pizzeria in the United States, Lombardi's, opened in New York City in 1905.
The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France to the United States in 1886.
The first ticker-tape parade in New York City was in 1886 to celebrate the dedication of the Statue of Liberty.
Times Square was named after The New York Times, which moved to the area in 1904.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is the largest art museum in the United States.
New York City has more than 26,000 food service establishments.
The New York Stock Exchange is the largest stock exchange in the world by market capitalization.
The High Line, a public park built on an abandoned elevated railroad, opened in 2009.
New York City is home to the United Nations headquarters.
The city has more than 6,000 miles of streets and highways.
The first American musical, "The Black Crook," opened in New York City in 1866.
The city's population is more than 8 million people.
The Brooklyn Bridge, opened in 1883, was the first steel-wire suspension bridge in the world.
New York City is home to the largest Chinese population outside of Asia.
The city has more than 12,000 taxi cabs.
The first skyscraper in the world, the Home Insurance Building, was built in New York City in 1885.
The New York City subway system has more than 842 miles of track.
The city has more than 24,000 street vendors.
The first subway line in the United States opened in New York City in 1904.
The city has more than 8,000 buildings taller than six stories.
The first World Series game was played in New York City in 1903.
The city has more than 5,000 buildings over 30 stories.
The New York City subway system carries more than 5 million passengers on an average weekday.
The first baseball team in the United States, the New York Knickerbockers, was formed in 1845.
The city has more than 500 miles of bike lanes.
The first American musical comedy, "The Students of Columbia," opened in New York City in 1894.
The city has more than 2,000 bridges and tunnels.
New York City has more than 400 museums.
The first professional American football game was played in New York City in 1895.
The city has more than 2,000 public sculptures.
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