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Ice Skaters in Central Park
Photograph by Ira Block
Buildings loom over hundreds of ice skaters crowding a rink in New York’s Central Park. About 25 million people visit the park every year, one of the city’s few retreats from its skyscraper-lined streets.
Central Park, NYC
Photograph by Joel Sartore
The greenery of New York’s Central Park boldly contrasts the skyscrapers that line its edges. At 843 acres (341.2 hectares), the park covers 6 percent of Manhattan’s entire land area.
Empire State Building
Photograph by Todd Gipstein
The Empire State Building towers above the New York City skyline. The 1,250-foot (380-meter), 102-floor building boasts 6,500 windows, 73 elevators, and 1,860 steps to the top.
Barge Under Manhattan Bridge
Photograph by Todd Gipstein
A barge of shipping containers passes under the Manhattan Bridge. Manhattan was the shipping capital of the world and the primary entrance point for immigration during the 19th century.
View From Empire State Building
Photograph by Stacy D. Gold
The Empire State Building provides a spectacular view of Manhattan’s concrete landscape. The borough is home to about 1.5 million people, though many more commute there every day.

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