New York city: history, people, landmarks : Central Park, Empire State building, Ellis Island : History, People, Landmarks - Central Park, Empire State Building, Ellis Island

New York City -- The Big Apple, The City of Dreams, Gotham -- whatever you call it, the nation's biggest, busiest city is home to people from every corner of the world.

More than a third of New Yorkers were born in another country.

Packed with skyscrapers, bustling with trade, and home to Broadway, world-class parks, and the busiest air hub in the world, this vibrant city attracts more than 60 million tourists a year. And if you ask a New Yorker, they'll you: "If you can make it here,. you can make it anywhere.