When the English seized the land in 1664, they renamed it New York in honor of the Duke of York.
New York City comprises 5 boroughs sitting where the Hudson River meets the Atlantic Ocean. At its core is Manhattan, a densely populated borough that’s among the world’s major commercial, financial and cultural centers.
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Founded by the Dutch as New Amsterdam, it was renamed by the English in honor of the Duke of York.
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