People from New York City

great city throughout history there has always been a separation between those who are marginalized and downtrodden and the upper echelons of society. At the turn of the twentieth century the United States of America was in the process of emerging as an industrial and economic world power. The chance to come to the land of opportunity lead to a massive influx of immigrants, the majority of which were uneducated and poor, that swelled the population of many American cities, none more so than New…

New York City, a city known for its tall buildings and beauty. New York City is also known for Broadway, and this is the reason I decided to visit New York. My family and I, which consists of three other adults, decided to spend a week in New York. My family and I had always wanted to experience the "Big Apple." Throughout the week we attended four Broadway and off-Broadway shows. We vowed to not go over our budget, which was twelve hundred dollars a piece. This budget included ticket prices,…

Pond was located just north of today’s City Hall. This pond was the root of spring water for Dutch inhabitants of downtown Manhattan. In the neighborhood of Collect Pond, people began disposing waste in the pond from the tanneries and slaughterhouses that consumed the neighborhood which gave the pond and surrounding areas a filthy stench. Because of this mess, it was decided to fill in all 48 acres of this…

nineteenth century, many change occurred: new means of transportations, changing work environment and new societal demeanour could be observed in New York City. The advent of ready-made clothing brought the different classes closer to one another and this change in style reflected the changing mores of society concerning the place of women in the city. The growing industry, opening of shopping malls and the subsequent changing habits helped define the “new woman” as their position in society and…

States. Matthias’ religion became even more important to followers when the panic of 1837 took place. The panic of 1837 was a financial crisis that later lead to a major recession in the 40’s. The loss of jobs, and money people turned to their faiths for hope. Many people in New York City followed Matthias’ religion. The Prophet was based on egalitarianism and patriarchy. This means that it is a male dominant religion where all men are equal. Women were expected to only take care of the…

Why there is a barriers to self management of diabetes among low household income adults aged 45 to 64 years in New York City? How low household income adults aged 45 to 64 years can be a barrier to self-management of diabetes in New York City? Why there is a relationship between low income households and diabetes among adults aged 45 to 64 in the New York City? According to the American Diabetic Association, diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States.1…

I used to believe that your first time in New York City was the perfect opportunity to be whomever you want, eat whatever you want, and see whatever you want. I imagined my first experiences in the city that never sleeps to be something Carrie Bradshaw would write about and Serena Van Der Woodsen would be proud of. I pictured myself hailing taxis by doing that cool whistling thing with my fingers and eating at restaurants with only the finest of cuisines. I dreamed about strutting down Madison…

Homelessness affecting the United States Surrounding the United States, there are many homeless people. You may find them around your city, on the street, at your school, or even at your job. Being homeless does not specifically mean living on the streets. There are people in this world who are living paycheck to paycheck, barely making a living. However, those people tend to hide the fact that they are struggling. There are many families in this world that barely make it through. Families of…

Tuesday, September 11, 2001 was a morning that changed the lives of many and devastated our entire nation. A terrorists attack occurred when planes were flown through the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York then another plane crashing into the Pentagon building in the capital city of Washington DC. The importance of 9/11 is the impact it made on American history, the horrific attack upon our nation that killed and injured thousands is the reason this event is still relevant today.…

or peripheral cities. New attractions were made to accommodate the everyday and family drivers. Activities outside of the house brought the family under one roof, for the journey at least, and the sidewalk nearly became obsolete. The transportation revolution spurred a change in American living. Driving technology has improved drastically since the 1800s. Horses used to pull their owners around in a carriage; today, Google and Apple are vying to make the first self-driving car. From 1815-1875,…