New York’s Boroughs
NY New York – Brooklyn
Nearly three million people now call Brooklyn their home, after an upsurge in its population during the 90’s. Brooklyn is an-ever growing borough of New York City, which has become fashionable with those who want to leave the high rents and energy of Manhattan. Non-skilled labor can still be in high demand here, but as far as careers go, Brooklyn is pretty much in the same terrible condition economically as the rest of the USA. The following is a list of websites you might find useful if you are thinking of moving or working in Brooklyn. Brooklyn’s economy and Jobs market is pushed on by the over-all US economy, the massive population flows in and out of Brooklyn and the fact that it houses most of New York’s Business and Arts Community. The New York State Department of Labor reckons that financial jobs, secretarial work, manufacturing, medical and nursing will be sectors that will increase over the next 10 years. These figures were taken before the current financial meltdown, so they are obviously open to change.
Brooklyn Public Library
Brooklyn Museum
American Government Website
Brooklyn University
Brookly Wikipedia Page
Map of Brooklyn New York
Brooklyn City Hall
Visit Brooklyn
NY New York – Manhattan
Manhattan is the cornerstone of The Big Apple and some might say, America. In recent months it has witnessed the collapse of some of its biggest employers, including Bear Sterns and many smaller financial Institutions. Manhattan as a place to live is amazing, if you have a stable job and are earning in excess of 120,000 a year, minimum. Otherwise most people head out to one of the other four boroughs. Here is a list of some useful websites you might need if you are thinking of living and working in Manhattan.
Map of Manhattan New York
New York City Website
New York City Hall Wikipedia Page
Information on Manhattan
New York Library
New York Museums
New York Metro Website
New York Police Department
Social Security Online Manhattan
Manhattan Chamber of Commerce
NY New York – Queens
Queens is the largest Borough in New York, with a population over 2 million people. Queens is divided into 5 main towns, Long Island City, Jamaica, Flushing, Far Rockaway, and Floral Park, all of which have their own unique culture and economy. Queens has many working-class areas and the economy is based on manufacturing, tourist, production and trade related sectors. Queens is the main manufacturing hub in New York State, with JFK Airport being vital to the over-all economy. Large Queens employers include The Airports, Steinway & Sons, and Glacéau.
Queens Social Security Department
Google Map Queens
Queens Wikipedia Page
Queens Borough President
Queens Chamber of Commerce
NY New York – The Bronx
The Bronx has a population of just under 1.5 million, and is a borough rich in culture, ethnic identity and diversity. The Bronx has some of the poorest districts in the USA, but it also has some affluent sections. Many of those in the Bronx work in Manhattan or the other boroughs, although there is a thriving manufacturing industry. The Bronx has some excellent features, including massive parks for those who like nature and hate pollution. It is an excellent borough to consider if one has a family. Given New York’s Transport system and the ever-increasing rents in Brooklyn, The Bronx has become an alternative for many of those who work in Manhattan.
Bronx Social Security Department
Bronx Google Map
Bronx Wikipedia Page
Libraries in the Bronx
The Bronx Borough President Office
Unemployment in The Bronx
Fordham University Bronx
The Bronx Official Website
The Bronx Official Website
NY New York – Staten Island
Staten Island or ‘The Island’ as its known, is the smallest of the five boroughs of New York. Most of the residence work in Manhattan, but The Island has its fair share of Jobs. It is connected by various bridges to the other 4 boroughs and has a rail network into Manhattan. There is also the Staten Ferry, which has become more of a tourist attraction than a viable means of transport to and from Staten Island. The Staten Island University Hospital is a world renowned medical facility and there are many who feel Staten Island is for those who are looking for peace and quiet. The population is represented by 40% Italian, 17% Irish and 7% German. Like the rest of New York it is rich in Diversity and Culture, with Theaters such as the St George providing a steady stream of performances on a nightly basis. Staten Island is a real option if one is thinking of moving to New York.
Staten Island Social Security Department
Staten Island Google Map
The Staten Island Borough President
The College of Staten Island
Staten Island Chamber of Commerce
Staten Island Social Security Department