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.

Horseheads, in New York, is the first and only village in the United States that is dedicated to the service of the American military horses

Amazing Trivia: The first pizzeria in United States was opened in New York City, in 1895, by Gennaro Lombardi.

Statistics: Central Park attracts 25 million visitors per year! http://ping.fm/VMwOg

FACT: The Metropolitan Museum of Art (“The Met”) contains over 2 million works, making it one of the largest art museums in the world.

The first Boy's Club was established in New York City in 1876.

FACT: The New York City Marathon is the largest in the world, with 37,850 finishers in 2006! http://ping.fm/EfsHX

Statistics: Almost 35 million vehicles pass through the Holland Tunnel each year. http://ping.fm/8c0Ab

The Big Apple is a term coined by musicians meaning to play the big time.

European settlers who brought seeds to New York introduced apples in the 1600s.

The New York subway system is the largest mass transit system in the world with 468 stations and 842 miles (1355 km) of track.

Amazing New York Trivia: The Holland Tunnel is a designated National Historic Landmark. http://ping.fm/8c0aF

The first Eagle Scout was Arthur R. Eldred from Troop 1 in Oceanside. He was bestowed the honor in May 1912.

Since 2005, New York City has the lowest crime rate of the 25 largest US cities, and one of the safest cities in the US overall.