Culture of New York City

People build a city, just as a city builds people. This proves that atmospheres impact a person's characteristics and the character one becomes. Judgements are build off of this impact, it builds a reputation for both the environment and the person. In the film “Gangs of New York”, there is an emphasis on the personality of multiple characters, and the sides those characters choose to present to the audience. Tyler Anbinder’s book “Five Points” discusses the history of New York, and the cultural…

one would you choose: city life or country life? Some people think that living in the city is more advantageous financially and for a successful career. However, others insist that living in the country is more of a less stressful, more adventurous place to live. In this essay; I will be comparing and contrasting the advantages and disadvantages of living in either the city or country in terms of the entertainment, physical condition, food, and the people within both the city and the country. As…

The year was 1887, and the place was New York City. Immigrants flooded into America’s streets in search of a better life, a life that fulfilled the American dream. The city was overcrowded, and the people were poor. The tenement district overflowed with new immigrants and one police reporter discovered light. The turn of the millennium was coming, and with it brought a new form of art. Photography was on the rise. Danish immigrant and New York City police reporter Jacob Riis took advantage of…

The Big Apple New York City is the place that everyone dreams of visiting. From the building, to the city lights, everyone wants to see the city that never sleeps. I remember being six years old and seeing NYC on the news while sitting on my couch in my living room in Poland. All the tall building and city streets did not fail to quickly capture my attention. Before I knew it my parents and I were on the plane and ready to move to NYC. Not knowing what to expect, I was excited yet very nervous…

happen in the urban environment . The creation of cities like Harlem started to pop up in urban areas along with new culture (Harlem Renaissance ) and the popularization of Jazz. Along with this World War One lead into the roaring twenties. A time were fun was high but morals were low. And everything on the urban environment became the picture of luxury. You can still see it to day with the million dollar penthouse in cities like New York. New York is also the center hub for the stock market and…

in a new place. From my own experience, I would definitely support the latter option, since it is difficult to grow as a person unless you see more of the world. When I first finished school, I was faced with this choice, as most are. And although it would have been convenient to simply stay at home, I opted to move to Chinatown in New York City, where I then lived for a few years. That time proved to be vital to who I have since become, largely because I had my first real exposure to cultures…

New York and Chicago are two of the United States biggest cities. The two cities are extremely diverse and rich in history. Residents of New York and Chicago share similar values and living habits. New York City and Chicago are the most infamous American cities and for that reason they have many great attractions. Although there are many similarities, New York City and Chicago share many differences also. Robert De Niro Once said, “ I go to Paris, I go to London, I go to Rome, and I always…

modernization of New York City Since Brooklyn Bridge was completed in the 19th century, it had been an iconic feature of the New York City. Being not only a bridge that connected Manhattan and Brooklyn for transportation convenience, Brooklyn Bridge had also become one of the greatest landmarks of New York City, even the U.S.A. To be honest, it is Brooklyn Bridge that contributes a lot to the development of the New York City and is the witness to the modernization of the New York City as well. …

When I began reading Jonathan Kozol’s Amazing Grace (1995), I was struck by a quotation early on that described the South Bronx area of New York City he would further explore throughout the book: The houses in which these children live, two thirds of which are owned by the City of New York, are often as squalid as the houses of the poorest children I have visited in rural Mississippi, but there is none of the greenness and the healing sweetness of the Mississippi countryside outside their…

Essays 1. Analyze New York City’s rise as a diverse metropolis during the 1950s. In your essay, include a detailed analysis of the Puerto Rican migration to New York City. What were the causes of this migration? What conditions in Puerto Rico led many of its citizens to choose New York City? What government programs also led many Puerto Ricans to choose to come to the mainland, in particular, New York City? What problems did Puerto Ricans face when they arrived in New York City? Prior to the…