New York City Essays

There were abundant dystopian aspects of New York City in the 1980s, when crime, crack and AIDS produced a perfect storm of anxiety about the fraying social fabric. At the time, New York was experiencing a record crime wave (in 1989 the city averaged 36 murders a week) and fear pervaded the city. The Central Park Jogger case was a perfect vehicle for that fear, and the media pounced. In 1989 things were very different from contemporary times with a stop and frisk. On an average week over 30 people

New York City is steeped in the history of the skyscraper. Since the completion of the 348-foot World Building in 1890, the love affair The City has had with iconic buildings has spanned over a century. With man’s desire to reach unyielding heights brought into view an ever-changing skyline. The World Building (348 feet) Since 1890, eleven structures have been cataloged as world’s tallest building. From the 1910s to the 1930s, 16 of the cities tallest buildings were built: the Woolworth, Bank of

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New York City remains as the largest city of the United States, and to many it is considered one of the greatest cities in the world. Since its beginning as the Dutch settlement of New Amsterdam, the city has been challenged by the integration of millions of immigrants with a variety of cultures, languages, and different racial and ethnic backgrounds. This has not only defined the city’s rich history and diverse metropolis, but its contributions to the American way of life and culture remains relevant

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matter where I go, there is one thing that is unique only to New York City: its diversity. Everywhere I have been, there is a certain general look to the area. Edinburgh is full of stone stairs and narrow streets. Charleston has piers and beaches. London is ornate buildings and bridges. However, New York City cannot be summed up the same way. To me, the many different parts of New York City feel like completely separate areas, separate cities. I grew up in the beach community of Rockaway, where people

information on the built environment of the city, including buildings that had to be demolished to dig the routes and the public spaces that were forever altered. The New York City subway system is the largest subway network in the country, and its construction – in three separate phases – constitutes one of the largest infrastructure projects ever undertaken by any U.S. metropolitan area. The photographs capture streetscapes and the rhythms of daily life in the city; document engineering technologies during

burnt out buildings guarded by heaps of garbage. There are great skyscrapers and beautiful offices dressed in designs possible only through immense wealth. New York City, between 1970 and 1980 saw place development push towards one of these two realities. The reason for this bifurcation in upkeep, morale, and relevance of places within New York City during this time is a result of changes within the economy. This transition can be attributed to a drift away from an industrial manufacturing based economy

traffic light, the same width of the crossroad and the similar corner stores appear twice in the neighborhood. Yet there are moments in New York that breaks down the grid system and reveal the unique characters of the city like the anticipation of the Trevi fountain view.

The Harsh Life of the Slums in New York City During the end of the 19th century, there were a lot of economic and social problems between the government, rich, the poor, and businesses. The poor received a lot of those problems. Some of the problems were poor work conditions, child labor, and unsanitary living conditions that might have caused an increase in crime and drinking. The rich and government did not acknowledge those problems about the poor. Thus, come upon the Progressive era. The Progressive

ew York City, the city that never sleeps. Mixed people of all different ethnicities and sexualities come together to create this beautiful place. It is a place where dreams are made realities, and unforgettable adventures that shape us to who we are can be taken at any time. For starters, New York City is a rainbow made of people. The diversity and acceptance of the people is uncomparable. We all enjoy to escape our problems but whether that is as serious as fleeing a country in war or as common

wringing their hands saying, ‘Oh, this is terrible.’ He continues by telling us that, “New York City is not about wringing your hands; it’s about doing something.” (Park) Major Bloomberg has started this health measure so we need to take action as well. The rates of obesity and overweight children in New York is higher than the national average, and by taking the necessary steps in banning large quantities of soda, New York can become a healthier place. There are many health problems that come with our

Name: Nikell Adu Research Paper Draft Introduction New York City is one of the most remarkable cities in the world because of its historical background, great skyscrapers, and most importantly, its diverse population. While New York is honored for its variety of backgrounds, certain residents of these communities are ignored by the government. In the 1930s, New York was included in a mortgage plan called redlining where financial institutions would provide certain neighborhoods with loans while

The Blizzard in New York City has reached almost a record level when it was measured on Saturday that the snow dumped 26 inches. The 26 inches was the equivalent of a whole winter season 's snow. Unfortunately, as of this weekend in New York City, three deaths have been counted because of the blizzard. Roads are shut down effective 7:00 AM Sunday morning. This affects all New York City roads. The shut down also includes bridges and tunnels. The Long Island Rail Road, above-ground services and

New York City is very large, and is home to a population of over 7.8 million people. In big cities like this, there is lots of pollution. This pollution comes not only from necessities for the city, like transportation and heating, but also other things that are not necessary at all, like smoking. Smoking is a major factor in pollution, and According to the World Health Organization, smoking releases over 84 million tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere and takes the lives of over 8 million

social club Happy Land, New York City at Bronx. The victims inside the club were mainly Hondurans celebrating Carnival. On the evening of the fire, the arsonist had argued with his girlfriend, a coat check

A visit to New York City is an amazing experience for anyone. The atmosphere is completely different than the suburbs I’m so used to, which made all of the experiences even better. The memory is very vivid to me because of how fantastic the things to experience in the city are. The drive there from my suburban home was long, with not much to see as far as views on the way. I arrived at my hotel which was extravagant for just a hotel, with gold accents covering the entire foyer and sparkling clean

New York City in the 19th century went through massive economic and social transformations. These changes created a working class that was extremely vulnerable to poverty in which created a middle class with influential ideas on how to improve the lives of poor families. The 19th century became the century in which New York City became America’s largest city and an amazing metropolis. Considering the boom in New York City, women were still not seen as equals and was put to the side as such. Women

New York was founded in 1624, and the New York city’s Police Department is traced all the way back to 1625. In the beginning, their main focus was to focuses on gambling, excessive drinking, and prostitution. As the revolutionary war began to take place, policemen’s focus started to shift and they were assigned to protect the citizens of New York City. During wars, though the primary form of law enforcement came to the military, their main priority is to protect citizens against enemy soldiers. After

From: Evan Carfagno, Bike Master Team To: Mayor Bill Di Blasio, New York City Subject: Bike Lanes in New York City Date: 04/14/18 Recommended Action The City of New York should continue to support Citi Bike and bike lanes. This system increases the prosperity and health of New Yorkers. By linking Citi Bike and the MTA, it can be used as a force multiplier for positive externalities such as increased prosperity and health of New Yorkers and a lowering of greenhouse gas emissions. Issues Biking