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The New York city grid pattern produces an effect known as
“Manhattanhenge” (like Stonehenge) as, on two days - around May
28th and around July 12th - sunset is directly aligned with the
street grid pattern. This means the sun can be seen setting
exactly over the centerline of every New York street. A similar
effect occurs during sunrise on two winter days, understandably
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New York city is the nation’s largest city, but what really
sets it apart is its diversity. The United Nations’ 193
countries are all represented in the city’s crazy quilt of
neighborhoods. Among the languages spoken here: Cherokee,
Hawaiian and Irish Gaelic. Crain’s New York Business’ City Facts
section on Demographics includes statistics on the number of
immigrants in gotham and where they’re from, characteristics of
manhattanies, the area’s fastest-growing neighborhoods, and
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New York has the largest public library system, produces the
most life sciences postgrads and is home to some of the most
expensive colleges. And its mayor has a most ambitious agenda:
turning around the nation’s largest public school system.
Crain’s City Facts section on Education includes key stats on
public school spending and graduation rates, as well as
information on universities
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