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1 day ago · Brooklyn, one of the five boroughs of New York City, southwestern Long Island, southeastern New York state, U.S., coextensive with Kings county. It is separated from Manhattan by the East River and is bordered by the Upper and Lower New York bays (west), the Atlantic Ocean (south), and the borough of Queens (north and east).
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May 3, 2024 · What is a Borough? A borough (pronounced burrow) is a formal subdivision of a city. Boroughs are not unique to NYC. London and Montreal also have boroughs. NYC has five boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens and Staten Island.
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May 15, 2024 · No, the five New York City boroughs consist of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. While Queens and Brooklyn are technically part of the Long Island mainland, they are considered separate from the rest of Long Island and are part of the Greater New York City metropolitan area. Why is Brooklyn not considered Long Island?
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5 days ago · East of Brooklyn is Queens, the second largest borough in New York City. It was named in 1683 for the Portuguese Princess Catherine of Braganza who was Queen of England at the time. (The English had taken possession of the territory from the Dutch by this point in time.)
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5 days ago · Brooklyn, a borough of New York City, is a vibrant and diverse area with a rich history and unique culture. As one of the most populous and dynamic neighborhoods in the city, Brooklyn has a wealth of fascinating facts that showcase its charm and character.
5 days ago · Kings county is the New York City borough of Brooklyn, and Queens county is the borough of Queens.
5 days ago · Brooklyn is the most populous of New York City's boroughs, and was settled in 1646. 17th century. 1646 – Village of "Breuckelen" on the western end of Long Island authorized by the colonizing Dutch West India Company for their North American colony of New Netherland.