Welcome to New York!

Forget the monuments, skyscarpers, arenas and theaters of New York - it is the people who make the city. New York is a place to prove yourself and "if you can make it there, you can make it anywhere." It is the people and their unique contributions that keep the city thriving. Whether New York residents are from Ireland, Italy, West Africa, France, Israel, Pakistan, Mexico, Haiti or Kansas, it is the mix of people and cultures that have always been the solid foundation of the city.

Variety and diversity are the trademark of New York - they form a collective and feisty spirit that is essential to the city character. New York keeps its arms open to the world. It is what made New York great in the past and will continue to do so.