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The 9/11 Memorial (9)

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Jazz, gospel, comedy and nights out (16)

Broadway and Times Square (18)
  • A green Broadway street sign and traffic light on a Manhattan corner
    A green Broadway street sign and traffic light on a Manhattan corner Photo by nextvoyage on Pixabay
  • Broadway and West 44th Street signs at night
    Broadway and West 44th Street signs at night Photo by nathany on Pixabay
  • Broadway and West 35th Street signs at night, with the Empire State Building lit above
    Broadway and West 35th Street signs at night, with the Empire State Building lit above Photo by StockSnap on Pixabay
  • A red double-decker sightseeing bus in Times Square at night
    A red double-decker sightseeing bus in Times Square at night Photo by Schmid-Reportagen on Pixabay
  • A grand auditorium with ornate balconies
    A grand auditorium with ornate balconies Photo by ruthchia on Pixabay
  • A gilded theatre stage seen from the balconies
    A gilded theatre stage seen from the balconies Photo by 12019 on Pixabay
  • Tiered boxes in a historic opera house
    Tiered boxes in a historic opera house Photo by waldomiguez on Pixabay
  • A proscenium stage framed by heavy curtains
    A proscenium stage framed by heavy curtains Photo by marybettiniblank on Pixabay
  • A red stage curtain lit by a spotlight
    A red stage curtain lit by a spotlight Photo by ulma93 on Pixabay
  • A red velvet curtain closed across a stage
    A red velvet curtain closed across a stage Photo by CchrisS on Pixabay
  • The bronze Shubert Alley plaque in the Theater District, dedicated to all who glorify the theatre
    The bronze Shubert Alley plaque in the Theater District, dedicated to all who glorify the theatre Photo by marybettiniblank on Pixabay
  • A theatre auditorium with tiers of balconies
    A theatre auditorium with tiers of balconies Photo by phegenbart on Pixabay
  • Rows of red theatre seats
    Rows of red theatre seats Photo by ballardinix on Pixabay
  • Times Square at dusk with the screens lit and taxis in the street
    Times Square at dusk with the screens lit and taxis in the street Photo by kjubee on Pixabay
  • Times Square seen from above, with screens, crowds and taxis
    Times Square seen from above, with screens, crowds and taxis Photo by graphicsdays1989 on Pixabay
  • People crossing a snowy street at Times Square with taxis behind
    People crossing a snowy street at Times Square with taxis behind Photo by robynhobson on Pixabay
  • A Times Square street sign, in black and white
    A Times Square street sign, in black and white Photo by MissVine on Pixabay
  • Times Square by day: a wide, quiet street between towers hung with billboards
    Times Square by day: a wide, quiet street between towers hung with billboards Photo by 79997 on Pixabay

Central Park (13)

Museums and Grand Central (21)

Brooklyn, Harlem and the neighborhoods (68)
  • The 125th Street / Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd sign in Harlem
    The 125th Street / Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd sign in Harlem Photo by nbandr on Pixabay
  • A hand holding a bacon, egg and cheese bagel on a path in Central Park
    A hand holding a bacon, egg and cheese bagel on a path in Central Park Photo by samalegre on Pixabay
  • Autumn trees and the twin towers of the San Remo reflected in Central Park's reservoir
    Autumn trees and the twin towers of the San Remo reflected in Central Park's reservoir Photo by ECondessa on Pixabay
  • The Angel of the Waters statue on Bethesda Fountain in Central Park
    The Angel of the Waters statue on Bethesda Fountain in Central Park Photo by howardwho on Pixabay
  • The side of a black stretch limousine
    The side of a black stretch limousine Photo by Alexas_Fotos on Pixabay
  • The Brooklyn Bridge seen from the Brooklyn shore
    The Brooklyn Bridge seen from the Brooklyn shore Photo by laretalo on Pixabay
  • The Brooklyn Bridge lit up at night, seen from the East River
    The Brooklyn Bridge lit up at night, seen from the East River Photo by 12019 on Pixabay
  • Lower Manhattan and the Brooklyn Bridge at night from the water
    Lower Manhattan and the Brooklyn Bridge at night from the water Photo by najadhav on Pixabay
  • The Brooklyn Bridge at night, reflected in the river
    The Brooklyn Bridge at night, reflected in the river Photo by TheDigitalArtist on Pixabay
  • Walkers on the wooden promenade of the Brooklyn Bridge, heading toward the stone tower
    Walkers on the wooden promenade of the Brooklyn Bridge, heading toward the stone tower Photo by ahundt on Pixabay
  • The Brooklyn Bridge walkway and cables
    The Brooklyn Bridge walkway and cables Photo by nmanoukian on Pixabay
  • A Brooklyn sidewalk lined with brownstones
    A Brooklyn sidewalk lined with brownstones Photo by liliy2025 on Pixabay
  • Colourful row houses with flower gardens on a Brooklyn street
    Colourful row houses with flower gardens on a Brooklyn street Photo by 12019 on Pixabay
  • A Brooklyn building covered in graffiti
    A Brooklyn building covered in graffiti Photo by jusuf111 on Pixabay
  • A graffiti-covered Brooklyn facade, in black and white
    A graffiti-covered Brooklyn facade, in black and white Photo by oljamu on Pixabay
  • A comic-style pop-art mural of a woman on a Brooklyn wall
    A comic-style pop-art mural of a woman on a Brooklyn wall Photo by SweetMellowChill on Pixabay
  • A row of brownstone houses with tall stone stoops
    A row of brownstone houses with tall stone stoops Photo by GregReese on Pixabay
  • A wall of candy dispensers in a sweet shop
    A wall of candy dispensers in a sweet shop Photo by Linda72 on Pixabay
  • A driver in a suit with his hand on the steering wheel
    A driver in a suit with his hand on the steering wheel Photo by MULTIMEDIOSDS on Pixabay
  • A Chinatown street in Manhattan with shop signs and parked cars
    A Chinatown street in Manhattan with shop signs and parked cars Photo by Danor on Pixabay
  • The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree at night, framed by lit angel figures and 30 Rockefeller Plaza
    The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree at night, framed by lit angel figures and 30 Rockefeller Plaza Photo by StockSnap on Pixabay
  • The Wonder Wheel and the Coney Island boardwalk seen from the beach on a sunny day
    The Wonder Wheel and the Coney Island boardwalk seen from the beach on a sunny day Photo by BruceEmmerling on Pixabay
  • DUMBO's Washington Street framing the Manhattan Bridge
    DUMBO's Washington Street framing the Manhattan Bridge Photo by kokygonzalez on Pixabay
  • Two red pandas resting in a tree at the Central Park Zoo
    Two red pandas resting in a tree at the Central Park Zoo Photo by FlitsArt on Pixabay
  • A Fifth Ave street sign against a stone building
    A Fifth Ave street sign against a stone building Photo by chowbins on Pixabay
  • The Plaza Hotel and Grand Army Plaza at Fifth Avenue and Central Park South
    The Plaza Hotel and Grand Army Plaza at Fifth Avenue and Central Park South Photo by PublicDomainPictures on Pixabay
  • Visitors on the High Line's wooden path next to a large mural, with Manhattan towers behind
    Visitors on the High Line's wooden path next to a large mural, with Manhattan towers behind Photo by urformat on Pixabay
  • The stone walls of Fort Jay on Governors Island in snow, with Lower Manhattan across the water
    The stone walls of Fort Jay on Governors Island in snow, with Lower Manhattan across the water Photo by 12019 on Pixabay
  • A tree-lined brick street in the Village
    A tree-lined brick street in the Village Photo by kokygonzalez on Pixabay
  • The elevated train at 125th Street in Harlem
    The elevated train at 125th Street in Harlem Photo by ArtisticOperations on Pixabay
  • Harlem apartment towers and trees seen from an elevated subway platform
    Harlem apartment towers and trees seen from an elevated subway platform Photo by ArtisticOperations on Pixabay
  • A Broadway street sign under the elevated subway line in Harlem
    A Broadway street sign under the elevated subway line in Harlem Photo by ArtisticOperations on Pixabay
  • A Harlem street corner with brick apartment buildings
    A Harlem street corner with brick apartment buildings Photo by csr_ch on Pixabay
  • A Harlem street under the arches of the elevated subway viaduct
    A Harlem street under the arches of the elevated subway viaduct Photo by ArtisticOperations on Pixabay
  • The steel viaduct over a Harlem street
    The steel viaduct over a Harlem street Photo by ArtisticOperations on Pixabay
  • A helicopter flying over the Brooklyn Bridge
    A helicopter flying over the Brooklyn Bridge Photo by dfsym on Pixabay
  • The High Line path between Chelsea buildings
    The High Line path between Chelsea buildings Photo by Bev on Pixabay
  • Central Park and the Upper West Side from above, with the Hudson River and the George Washington Bridge far behind
    Central Park and the Upper West Side from above, with the Hudson River and the George Washington Bridge far behind Photo by dariasophia on Pixabay
  • A mounted NYPD officer riding a horse across a quiet Manhattan street
    A mounted NYPD officer riding a horse across a quiet Manhattan street Photo by PublicDomainPictures on Pixabay
  • The Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island, seen across New York Harbor
    The Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island, seen across New York Harbor Photo by Michelle-Maria on Pixabay
  • The Chrysler Building behind an East 40th Street sign and a one-way sign in Midtown
    The Chrysler Building behind an East 40th Street sign and a one-way sign in Midtown Photo by rosanna17 on Pixabay
  • Little Island park on the Hudson at night
    Little Island park on the Hudson at night Photo by Paphop on Pixabay
  • Restaurants and street lights on Mulberry Street in Little Italy
    Restaurants and street lights on Mulberry Street in Little Italy Photo by BruceEmmerling on Pixabay
  • Lower Manhattan and the Brooklyn Bridge seen from the air
    Lower Manhattan and the Brooklyn Bridge seen from the air Photo by noelsch on Pixabay
  • Lower Manhattan seen from the Brooklyn Bridge
    Lower Manhattan seen from the Brooklyn Bridge Photo by Louise36 on Pixabay
  • Lower Manhattan at dusk seen past old pier posts on the Brooklyn shore
    Lower Manhattan at dusk seen past old pier posts on the Brooklyn shore Photo by JLB1988 on Pixabay
  • Madison Square Garden at dusk, seen from the street
    Madison Square Garden at dusk, seen from the street Photo by andrew_scozzari on Pixabay
  • Mulberry Street around 1900: market carts and crowds (historic photochrom)
    Mulberry Street around 1900: market carts and crowds (historic photochrom) Photo by WikiImages on Pixabay
  • A colourful graffiti wall in New York
    A colourful graffiti wall in New York Photo by teetasse on Pixabay
  • The Lower Manhattan skyline seen across the water, with a sailboat in front
    The Lower Manhattan skyline seen across the water, with a sailboat in front Photo by FrankyFromGermany on Pixabay
  • Newark Liberty International Airport from the air, with planes parked at the terminals
    Newark Liberty International Airport from the air, with planes parked at the terminals Photo by 12019 on Pixabay
  • Midtown Manhattan at night from above, with the Empire State Building lit up
    Midtown Manhattan at night from above, with the Empire State Building lit up Photo by KaiPilger on Pixabay
  • A wet Manhattan street after rain, with puddles and taxis, in black and white
    A wet Manhattan street after rain, with puddles and taxis, in black and white Photo by dmsf on Pixabay
  • The Manhattan Bridge framed by red-brick warehouse buildings on Washington Street in DUMBO, Brooklyn
    The Manhattan Bridge framed by red-brick warehouse buildings on Washington Street in DUMBO, Brooklyn Photo by Jmtd on Pixabay
  • Open-air outlet shops with sale signs along a lit walkway
    Open-air outlet shops with sale signs along a lit walkway Photo by chrisjhorvath on Pixabay
  • Riders on the open top deck of a sightseeing bus in New York
    Riders on the open top deck of a sightseeing bus in New York Photo by StockSnap on Pixabay
  • An old shingled shop on a street in Southampton
    An old shingled shop on a street in Southampton Photo by Michelle-Maria on Pixabay
  • An orange Staten Island Ferry leaving Whitehall Terminal, with Lower Manhattan's towers behind it
    An orange Staten Island Ferry leaving Whitehall Terminal, with Lower Manhattan's towers behind it Photo by juergenkreuzer on Pixabay
  • A rainy Theater District street by Times Square at night, lit by signs
    A rainy Theater District street by Times Square at night, lit by signs Photo by vinsky2002 on Pixabay
  • A couple standing on a rock in Central Park, looking at the Midtown skyline
    A couple standing on a rock in Central Park, looking at the Midtown skyline Photo by StockSnap on Pixabay
  • Ice skaters on the rink in Bryant Park with the holiday shops and a Christmas tree behind
    Ice skaters on the rink in Bryant Park with the holiday shops and a Christmas tree behind Photo by bodhichita on Pixabay
  • A suspension bridge over the Hudson River in the Hudson Valley, with hills in autumn colors
    A suspension bridge over the Hudson River in the Hudson Valley, with hills in autumn colors Photo by PublicDomainPictures on Pixabay
  • The Unisphere in Flushing Meadows, Queens
    The Unisphere in Flushing Meadows, Queens Photo by creativemovementglobal on Pixabay
  • The Midtown Manhattan skyline, with the Hudson Yards towers and the Empire State Building, across the Hudson River at dusk
    The Midtown Manhattan skyline, with the Hudson Yards towers and the Empire State Building, across the Hudson River at dusk Photo by DesignOil on Pixabay
  • A corner apartment building in the West Village
    A corner apartment building in the West Village Photo by kokygonzalez on Pixabay
  • People walking over a wide striped crosswalk on a long, straight Manhattan avenue on a sunny day
    People walking over a wide striped crosswalk on a long, straight Manhattan avenue on a sunny day Photo by RJA1988 on Pixabay
  • The Williamsburg Bridge over the East River
    The Williamsburg Bridge over the East River Photo by elizabethkeckert on Pixabay
  • Yankee Stadium in the Bronx seen from the air
    Yankee Stadium in the Bronx seen from the air Photo by d97jro on Pixabay

Observation decks, helicopters and the skyline (63)
  • 30 Rockefeller Plaza, home of Top of the Rock, seen from below
    30 Rockefeller Plaza, home of Top of the Rock, seen from below Photo by GLady on Pixabay
  • Coin binoculars on an observation deck looking out at the Empire State Building and Manhattan
    Coin binoculars on an observation deck looking out at the Empire State Building and Manhattan Photo by Javaistan on Pixabay
  • The Chrysler Building's spire among Midtown East towers
    The Chrysler Building's spire among Midtown East towers Photo by PublicDomainPictures on Pixabay
  • The Chrysler Building and Midtown East seen from high above, with the East River behind
    The Chrysler Building and Midtown East seen from high above, with the East River behind Photo by rperucho on Pixabay
  • The Chrysler Building's spire against blue sky
    The Chrysler Building's spire against blue sky Photo by roberto_bellasio on Pixabay
  • Old downtown Manhattan facades with fire escapes
    Old downtown Manhattan facades with fire escapes Photo by Tonaco on Pixabay
  • A downtown Manhattan street of brick tenements seen from above, with Lower Manhattan towers behind
    A downtown Manhattan street of brick tenements seen from above, with Lower Manhattan towers behind Photo by wiggijo on Pixabay
  • The Empire State Building in the blue hour
    The Empire State Building in the blue hour Photo by Witizia on Pixabay
  • The Empire State Building at dusk
    The Empire State Building at dusk Photo by Walkerssk on Pixabay
  • The Empire State Building seen straight up from its base
    The Empire State Building seen straight up from its base Photo by ahundt on Pixabay
  • The Empire State Building seen from a street lined with trees
    The Empire State Building seen from a street lined with trees Photo by franky1st on Pixabay
  • The Empire State Building glowing in golden evening light
    The Empire State Building glowing in golden evening light Photo by Olga_Fil on Pixabay
  • The Art Deco lobby doors of the Empire State Building
    The Art Deco lobby doors of the Empire State Building Photo by Michael_Kastelic on Pixabay
  • The Empire State Building rising above Midtown Manhattan
    The Empire State Building rising above Midtown Manhattan Photo by PublicDomainPictures on Pixabay
  • View south over Midtown to the Empire State Building
    View south over Midtown to the Empire State Building Photo by davidvives90 on Pixabay
  • The Empire State Building above a hazy skyline
    The Empire State Building above a hazy skyline Photo by Pexels on Pixabay
  • The Empire State Building above the skyline, seen from across the river
    The Empire State Building above the skyline, seen from across the river Photo by GregReese on Pixabay
  • The Flatiron Building at the end of a Manhattan street
    The Flatiron Building at the end of a Manhattan street Photo by kokygonzalez on Pixabay
  • A helicopter flying under clouds
    A helicopter flying under clouds Photo by artellliii72 on Pixabay
  • A sightseeing helicopter in flight over New York
    A sightseeing helicopter in flight over New York Photo by photosforyou on Pixabay
  • A small helicopter taking off
    A small helicopter taking off Photo by TheOtherKev on Pixabay
  • Lower Manhattan seen through a helicopter window
    Lower Manhattan seen through a helicopter window Photo by noelsch on Pixabay
  • Hudson Yards towers next to the copper Vessel
    Hudson Yards towers next to the copper Vessel Photo by PilotBrent on Pixabay
  • Inside the Vessel at Hudson Yards: criss-crossing stairs and landings
    Inside the Vessel at Hudson Yards: criss-crossing stairs and landings Photo by igormattio on Pixabay
  • The AirTrain JFK track running past a terminal at JFK Airport on a clear evening
    The AirTrain JFK track running past a terminal at JFK Airport on a clear evening Photo by larsen9236 on Pixabay
  • The Queensboro Bridge crossing the East River towards Queens on a sunny day, seen from a riverside promenade
    The Queensboro Bridge crossing the East River towards Queens on a sunny day, seen from a riverside promenade Photo by 12019 on Pixabay
  • Lower Manhattan in the blue hour from the water
    Lower Manhattan in the blue hour from the water Photo by 12019 on Pixabay
  • Lower Manhattan from above at dusk, with One World Trade Center and the harbour behind
    Lower Manhattan from above at dusk, with One World Trade Center and the harbour behind Photo by davidvives90 on Pixabay
  • Lower Manhattan seen from the Hudson River
    Lower Manhattan seen from the Hudson River Photo by dfsym on Pixabay
  • Lower Manhattan lit up at night, seen from the air
    Lower Manhattan lit up at night, seen from the air Photo by igormattio on Pixabay
  • Lower Manhattan lit at night across the water
    Lower Manhattan lit at night across the water Photo by noelsch on Pixabay
  • Lower Manhattan in silhouette against a red sunset
    Lower Manhattan in silhouette against a red sunset Photo by Marisa04 on Pixabay
  • The Lower Manhattan skyline by day
    The Lower Manhattan skyline by day Photo by BruceEmmerling on Pixabay
  • Manhattan seen from high above, looking south
    Manhattan seen from high above, looking south Photo by Pexels on Pixabay
  • Manhattan seen from above on a clear day
    Manhattan seen from above on a clear day Photo by Pexels on Pixabay
  • Manhattan seen from high above at dusk, with the Hudson River on the right
    Manhattan seen from high above at dusk, with the Hudson River on the right Photo by 12019 on Pixabay
  • A Midtown avenue at night with the Empire State Building lit at the end
    A Midtown avenue at night with the Empire State Building lit at the end Photo by marekr on Pixabay
  • Midtown East office towers and the East River seen from high above
    Midtown East office towers and the East River seen from high above Photo by scratsmacker on Pixabay
  • Midtown Manhattan at night with the Empire State Building lit
    Midtown Manhattan at night with the Empire State Building lit Photo by cripi on Pixabay
  • The Midtown skyline with the Empire State Building in the middle
    The Midtown skyline with the Empire State Building in the middle Photo by Leonhard_Niederwimmer on Pixabay
  • Midtown's skyline with the Empire State Building
    Midtown's skyline with the Empire State Building Photo by Pexels on Pixabay
  • View over the Chrysler Building's spire toward Queens
    View over the Chrysler Building's spire toward Queens Photo by RJA1988 on Pixabay
  • Observation-deck binoculars facing the Empire State Building
    Observation-deck binoculars facing the Empire State Building Photo by PatrickLFC93 on Pixabay
  • One World Trade Center at dusk across the water
    One World Trade Center at dusk across the water Photo by StockSnap on Pixabay
  • The glass facade of One World Trade Center
    The glass facade of One World Trade Center Photo by noelsch on Pixabay
  • One World Trade Center above the Financial District, seen from the water
    One World Trade Center above the Financial District, seen from the water Photo by BruceEmmerling on Pixabay
  • One World Trade Center seen from its base
    One World Trade Center seen from its base Photo by photosforyou on Pixabay
  • One World Trade Center framed by a wing of the Oculus
    One World Trade Center framed by a wing of the Oculus Photo by hargrovems on Pixabay
  • The gold Prometheus statue at Rockefeller Center
    The gold Prometheus statue at Rockefeller Center Photo by marekr on Pixabay
  • A small Robinson R44 helicopter on its landing pad
    A small Robinson R44 helicopter on its landing pad Photo by digihanger on Pixabay
  • Rockefeller Plaza ringed by flags
    Rockefeller Plaza ringed by flags Photo by marekr on Pixabay
  • The Top of the Rock deck with a viewer, glass panels and the Empire State Building beyond
    The Top of the Rock deck with a viewer, glass panels and the Empire State Building beyond Photo by franky1st on Pixabay
  • Dusk view south from Top of the Rock over Midtown
    Dusk view south from Top of the Rock over Midtown Photo by moremilu on Pixabay
  • View south from Top of the Rock
    View south from Top of the Rock Photo by Nick_Name on Pixabay
  • A coin-operated viewer on an observation deck, with the Empire State Building beyond
    A coin-operated viewer on an observation deck, with the Empire State Building beyond Photo by franky1st on Pixabay
  • The Vessel with a tall Hudson Yards tower behind
    The Vessel with a tall Hudson Yards tower behind Photo by PilotBrent on Pixabay
  • The copper-clad steps of the Vessel at Hudson Yards, seen from below
    The copper-clad steps of the Vessel at Hudson Yards, seen from below Photo by PilotBrent on Pixabay
  • The Vessel's copper tiers with plants in front
    The Vessel's copper tiers with plants in front Photo by PilotBrent on Pixabay
  • Looking up through the Vessel to the Hudson Yards towers
    Looking up through the Vessel to the Hudson Yards towers Photo by franky1st on Pixabay
  • The Vessel's copper steps against blue sky
    The Vessel's copper steps against blue sky Photo by PilotBrent on Pixabay
  • View over Midtown to the Empire State Building
    View over Midtown to the Empire State Building Photo by cryptphil on Pixabay
  • View south over Manhattan to One World Trade Center and the harbour
    View south over Manhattan to One World Trade Center and the harbour Photo by tommy4gsus on Pixabay
  • Wall Street between tall buildings with US flags
    Wall Street between tall buildings with US flags Photo by PredragKezic on Pixabay

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