New York City
Laser Tag Source Highlight of the WeekNew York City Quick Facts
- Population: 8.55 Million
- Professional Sports Teams: 10
- Nickname: The Big Apple
Other New York City Facts
Empire State Building
The Empire State Building took just over one year to build.
Largest Art Museum
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is the largest art museum in the western hemisphere.
Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty’s “full name” is Liberty Enlightening the World.
6th Avenue
6th Avenue is also known as Avenue of the Americas.
The Big Apple
“The Big Apple” was first coined by Edward S. Martin, author of “The Wayfarer of New York”
New York City By the Numbers
Police Officers
Number of uniformed police officers in New York City.
Firefighters
Number of uniformed firefighters in New York City.
State Fairs
Number of World’s Fairs in NYC since 1900.
Feet Tall
Height (in feet) of One World Trade Center.
Sq Miles
Size (in square miles) of Central Park.
Million Dollars ($)
Cost (in dollars) of the Empire State Building.