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      Brooklyn is not called the Bronx

      • Brooklyn is not called the Bronx. The Bronx is a separate borough in New York City that was named after the Bronx River. Brooklyn is known for its diverse neighborhoods, cultural influences, vibrant art scene, and entrepreneurial spirit.
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  2. Apr 23, 2024 · The Bronx and Brooklyn are two distinct boroughs in New York City, each with its own unique characteristics and cultural influences. Here are the answers to some commonly asked questions about the differences between the Bronx and Brooklyn: Why is Brooklyn called Bronx?

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  3. 5 days ago · The English turned Bronck into Bronx. Another Dutch name attached to the Bronx is Van Cortlandt. The park takes its name from a wealthy Dutch family who owned the land since the early 1600s.

  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › The_BronxThe Bronx - Wikipedia

    3 days ago · Although Bronx County was the third most densely populated county in the United States in 2022 (after Manhattan and Brooklyn), 7,000 acres (28 km 2) of the Bronx—about one fifth of the Bronx's area, and one quarter of its land area—is given over to parkland.

  5. 3 days ago · On neighborhood safety, 35.9% of Bronx respondents gave a rating of “Somewhat Safe” or “Very Safe” when asked about “walking alone in your neighborhood at night,” down from 52.1% in 2017. Bronx respondents who rated quality of life in NYC negatively, as “Poor,” increased from 16.5% in 2008 to 45.5% in 2023.

  6. Apr 25, 2024 · What are the differences between Brooklyn and the Bronx? Brooklyn is known for its enriched cultural influences, art scene, and independent, entrepreneurial spirit. The Bronx, on the other hand, is more downtown and city-like.

  7. 5 days 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).

  8. Apr 17, 2024 · The culture in the Bronx runs deep and there is an abundance of hidden gems most folks will never learn about because they’ll never travel that far north. But for those of us who know, who’ve spent time hitting the pavement and exploring we know there’s a ton of fun things to do in the Bronx.

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