Essays on New York City

The tourist potential of the climatic, landscape, historical & cultural resources of Canada, & New York (USA)The designations I have chosen are both on the American continent. The statistics used are based on the European traveller. Because of the vast difference in population density of Canada and the U.S.A, I have decide to centre my…

The immigration process between old world countries and America was often tedious and could last weeks. However there was a bright spot, and that was the entrance to New York harbor, with the Statue of Liberty in full view and the hopes and dreams of a new life in the land of the free. While…

New York: A Documentary Film New York (1999-2003), the seven part, 14 ½ -hour television event explore New York City’s rich history as the premier laboratory of modern life. A sweeping narrative covering nearly 400 years and 400 miles, it reveals a complex and dynamic city that has played an unparalleled role in shaping the…

Closely associated with the process of globalisation is the notion of ‘World cities’. World cities are those such as London, New York and Tokyo where urban function has moved beyond the national scale to become a part of the international and global system. They are centres of culture, economics, employment, tourism, transport and communications and…

Tragedy struck a nation. The date was September 11, 2001, a misfortune that will linger in the memory of few but in the lives of many. Although this calamity took place in America, it falls upon those in all countries, either by account of close proximity or devoted alliance, and they will forever recall this…

Book report on the book entitled `Anything for a T-Shirt` How was the NYC marathon conceived, and why does it give the Big Apple its happiest and unifying day of the year:      The New York City Marathon is hailed as one of the Greatest Race on Planet Earth. The short races, like 100 to…

k CityPersonal Writing: Living In Both Texas and New York CityWhere a person was born or raised often plays an important role in theirlives. There are often comparisons between a urban civilization to ruralcivilization. Humans adopt to different environments that would be the mostsuitable for their style of living. Society as a whole didn’t tell…

The Empire State Building is without doubt one of the most impressive places have ever been to. It is the most iconic landmark in New York City and the most famous office building in the country. With heights soaring up to 1,454 feet, the ESP. was known as the tallest building in the world for…

Question: Demonstrate why world cities are powerful centres of economic and cultural authority A world city is a large city that has been outstripped its natural urban network and become part of an international global system. World cities have become the central connecting point for the multiplicity of linkages and interconnections that sustain the contemporary…