There are 2,027 bridges in New York City according to the NYC Department of Transportation.

The Bayonne Bridge is almost identical to the world-famous Sydney Harbour Bridge, but it is actually two feet longer.

Statistics: New York is the third most populous state in the United States! http://ping.fm/ygksf

Why are New York Yellow Cabs yellow? Because John Hertz, read a study that concluded yellow was the easiest color for the eye to spot.

The Outerbridge Crossing, connecting Staten Island and New Jersey, is actually named in honor of Eugenius Harvey Outerbridge.

Trivia: New York has been named after England's Duke of York. http://ping.fm/yjGkd

New York’s Niagara Reservation was the first state park in the United States.