New York City

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New York City (officially named the City of New York) is the largest city in the United States (by population) and one of the world's major global cities. Located in the state of New York, the city has a population of 8.1 million within an area of 321 square miles (approximately 830 sq. km.), making it the most densely populated major city in North America. With a population of 18.7 million, the New York metropolitan area is also one of the largest urban areas in the world. New York City is an international center for business, finance, fashion, medicine, entertainment, media and culture, with an extraordinary array of museums, art galleries, performance venues, universities, media outlets, international corporations, and financial markets. The city is also home to the United Nations and to many of the world's most famous skyscrapers.

Popularly known as the Big Apple and The City That Never Sleeps, the city attracts people from all over the globe for its economic opportunity, culture, and fast-paced cosmopolitan lifestyle. As of June 2006, the city was distinguished for having the lowest crime rate among major cities in the U.S.

For a full description of the real-world city, see the article at Wikipedia.

In TV Superheroes

Chandra Suresh and Mohinder Suresh both came to New York City to search for people with superpowers arising from a common genetic anomaly.

Sylar, formerly known as Gabriel Gray, grew up in New York City and operated a watchmaking shop there until he discovered his powers and became a supervillain.

Both Hiro Nakamura and Isaac Mendez have had forewarning of a nuclear explosion to take place in New York City on November 8, 2006.

See New York City (TV Superheroes) for full details.