Nicknames of New York City

New York City has been known by many nicknames.

Common nicknames

Various nicknames are featured on a wall at John F. Kennedy International Airport.

References

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  8. ↑ Larson, Jonathan (1996). "Rent Libretto Vocal Book" (PDF). #14 "Out Tonight", page 35. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 27, 2021. In the evening I've got to roam / Can't sleep in the city of neon and chrome / Feels too damn much like home / When the Spanish babies cry.
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