6. Manhatta. Manhatta was the nickname used by the Algonquin Indians when the island was first settled by the Dutch in the 1620s. The name Manhattan was quickly adopted by the settlers and today is the official name of the most famous borough.
7. The City of Skyscrapers. New York City has more skyscrapers than any other city in the world. Many NYC buildings have had the honor of tallest in the world at one point, two examples being the Empire State Building, and World Trader Center Twin Towers.
8. The Financial Hub. With Wall Street leading the charge, New York City is the financial capital of the world. Enough said.
9. The Metropolis. Metropolis is the fictional name of the New York City clone in the comic book Superman.
10. Gotham / Gotham City. Washington Irvine wrote a satire titled the Salmagundi Papers calling New York City the name Gotham in 1807. Batman and DC Comics took it from there.
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These nicknames were really helpful for my trip to New York City.