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New York Bay

Nowadays, New York Bay is a topic that captures the attention of many people around the world. From its impact on society to its influence on popular culture, New York Bay has managed to generate great interest and debate in different sectors. Over the years, New York Bay has evolved and acquired new dimensions that make it relevant today. In this article, we will explore the different facets of New York Bay, from its origin and evolution to its impact on modern society. Through a detailed analysis, we seek to better understand this phenomenon and reflect on its importance in our daily lives.
Further information: Port of New York and New Jersey

New York Bay

New York Bay is the large tidal body of water in the New York–New Jersey Harbor Estuary where the Hudson River, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill empty into the Atlantic Ocean between Sandy Hook and Rockaway Point.

Geography

New York Bay is usually divided into two major components, which are connected by the Narrows. They are Upper New York Bay and Lower New York Bay.

The term New York Harbor usually refers to Upper New York Bay and the surrounding Port of New York and New Jersey, but sometimes is taken to be a synonym for New York Bay.

Upper New York Bay includes several islands. Liberty Island is the location of the Statue of Liberty. Nearby Ellis Island is known as a former immigration station. Governors Island is a former military base, now a park and historic site. Robbins Reef Light is also in the upper bay. Lower New York Bay includes Hoffman Island and nearby Swinburne Island. Both are artificial islands that are closed to the public.

History

Commissioned by King Francis I of France, the Florentine explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano is the first European to discover the Bay in 1524. He gave it the name of New Angoulême, in honor of the King who was also Count of Angoulême.

See also

References

  1. ^ "It is indeed in 1524 that the French expedition led by the Florentine Giovanni Da Verrazzano discovered the New York bay for the first time". The New York Foundation. Retrieved March 7, 2021.

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