| Manhattan is a borough of New York City. The oldest and most populous borough with 1.6 million residents its history of settlement dates back to the 1500s. The area is one of the world's top financial districts. Area attractions include the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Broadway, Times Square, Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Guggenheim Museum. Local sports teams include NBA basketball's New York Knicks, WNBA basketball's New York Liberty, and NHL hockey's New York Rangers. The New York City Subway provides public transportation, the world's largest subway. Local higher education institutions include New York University, Columbia University, Berkeley College, The Julliard School, Fordham University, City University of New York, and Yeshiva University. |
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