This document provides information about New York City, its population, history, boroughs, landmarks, and famous residents. It notes that NYC is the largest city in the US and capital of New York state, with over 8 million residents from diverse backgrounds. The city has 5 boroughs - Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx and Staten Island. Manhattan contains many skyscrapers and landmarks like the Empire State Building, Central Park, Times Square, and Statue of Liberty. Famous New Yorkers mentioned include Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, and baseball players Joe DiMaggio and Alex Rodriguez.