Monday, 05 October 2009

• Matchup Monday: Manhattan vs. Brooklyn

  
  
  

  (Last week's match up proved Hong Kong to be the destination of choice for our readers!)
  
  New York, New York: The city that never sleeps. The Big Apple. My hometown and a Metropolis of a melting pot of cultures. I am of course a proud New Yorker and you can't forget that New York is made up of 5 smaller counterparts. Our five boroughs: Manhattan, The Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn and Staten Island.
  
  We all have funny stereotypes of each borough and constantly argue about which is the best one.
  
  So let's take a look at two growing boroughs that are hot on the map: Manhattan and Brooklyn.
  
  

  Manhattan:
  

  
  
  (Manhattan will never be the same without the Twin Towers)
  

  • Is the most densely populated county in the United States, with a 2008 population of 1,634,795

  • It consists of Manhattan Island and several small adjacent islands: Roosevelt Island, Randall's Island, Ward's Island, Governors Island, Liberty Island, part of Ellis Island, and U Thant Island; as well as Marble Hill, a small section on the mainland adjacent to the Bronx. (We are just a whole package aren't we?) (From Wikipedia)
    

  • Cool things about Manhattan? Our neighborhoods. You've got Little Italy, Chinatown, Spanish Harlem, SoHo, Washingnton Heights, Midtown, Uptown... you name it! There is so much diversity.

  • Central Park: Smack in the middle of New York and a great place to soak up the sun in the summer and to ice skate in the winter.
    
    
    
    

  • Stores Stores Stores: We are home to the original Macy's, Bloomindgales, Century 21 and Saks Fifth Avenue.

  Brooklyn:
  

  
  

  • Is growing a distinct name for itself withh an independent art scene, fascinating architectural heritage and unique cultures.

  • Actually has more people than Manhattan with a population of 2,556,598.

  • Also filled with culture! Brighton Beach is home to Russians. Bushwick is known for a large Hispanic community, while Bedford-Stuyvesant is home to the African American community. Some growing areas are Greenpoint: Home to Little Poland, Bay Ridge for Arabs, and Jews in Borough Park.

  • Home to Coney Island: Think of it as a historic amusement park. Although it is closed for major restoration, it has been home to Brooklyn for almost a century. Beach, Rides and Nathan hot dogs? I'm there!

  
  

  
  

  
  

  • Has the title for having the first Ikea in New York City. (People were VERY excited about this.)
    

  
  Both make up the important picture of New York City. They share a 24/7 transit system and tourists that adore both areas.
  
  But, if you had to choose a place to love more: Is it Manhattan or Brooklyn?
  
  
  

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