New York is a state located in the northeastern United States. Its capital and most populous city is Albany. New York City consists of 5 boroughs - the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island. The Bronx is known for its hip hop culture. Brooklyn was once one of the largest cities in the US and was named for King Charles II of England. Manhattan is divided into Uptown and Downtown. Queens is the largest of the five boroughs. Staten Island is an island in the Atlantic Ocean.