The term borough was adopted in 1898 to describe a form of governmental administration for each of the five fundamental constituent parts of the newly consolidated city. … See more

There are hundreds of distinct neighborhoods throughout the five boroughs of New York City, many with a definable history and character to call their own. See more

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New York City is often referred to collectively as the five boroughs, which can unambiguously refer to the city proper as a whole, avoiding confusion with any particular borough … See more

Since 1914, each of New York City's five boroughs has been coextensive with a county of New York State – unlike most U.S. cities, … See more

The term "sixth borough" is used to describe any of a number of places that have been metaphorically called a part of New York City because of their geographic location, … See more