New York City 

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New York City is 

located in New York.  It 
is the most populated city in the 
United States.  More than eight 
million people live in New York City.   

New York City is abbreviated 

NYC.  It is nicknamed the “Big Apple” 
because of its size and the influence 
it has around the world.  The Statue 
of Liberty, Wall Street, the New York 
Stock Exchange, the Empire State 
Building, and Broadway are all 
located in the city.   

Because parking is expensive, 

many people take the subway, 
buses, or ride a taxi.   

New York City has over five 

thousand skyscrapers, which is more 
than any other city in the world.     

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