Question 1

Most people know that New York was originally called New Amsterdam, but what was the official transitional name in between the two?

Accepted Answer

New Orange - In 1624, the Dutch occupied what they then called "Nieuw Amsterdam", after Holland's biggest city. In 1664, the city fell into the hands of the British when Peter Stuyvesant signed it over and it was renamed New York, after the Duke of York. But in 1673 the Dutch, with their fleet of ships, regained control of New York harbor and their leader renamed the colony New Orange. This was officially its name for a year until it was "permanently ceded" to the British under the Treaty of Westminster.

Question 2

The bridge that connects Upper Manhattan to New Jersey is named for which American President?

Accepted Answer

George Washington - The G.W. Bridge which connects Washington Heights in Manhattan to Fort Lee in New Jesey was opened in 1931. On holidays in 2009, it sported the largest free-flying American flag in the world weighing in at 450 lbs. In the late 1980s two trucks had an accident and their contents spilled out. One carried frozen chicken and the other b-b-q sauce. There were innumerable jokes about this great mix.

Question 3

What nickname is often used to describe Staten Island?

Accepted Answer

The Forgotten Borough - Because it is the smallest borough, residents sometimes feel it's the last to receive city services. After being snowed in for days without seeing a snowplow, I often feel forgotten myself.

Question 4

What is largest museum in New York City?

Accepted Answer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Question 5

What subway station was Michael Jackson's music video for bad filmed in?

Accepted Answer

Hoyt-Schermerhorn

Question 6

What is the longest subway route without having to change trains?

Accepted Answer

A Train - All the way from 207th to Far Rockaway!

Question 7

What time does trading at Wall Street begin every morning?

Accepted Answer

9:30AM

Question 8

What is the oldest operating Broadway Theatre?

Accepted Answer

Lyceum

Question 9

What year was Brooklyn incorporated into NYC?

Accepted Answer

1898 - Brooklyn was the only borough that had doubts about joining NYC, and had several conditions that had to be met, if Brooklyn was to become a willing part of NYC.

Question 10

What year was the first New Years Eve ball drop held in Times Square?

Accepted Answer

1907

Question 11

What is the biggest park in New York City?

Accepted Answer

Pelham Bay Park

Question 12

What animal was used to pave Pearl Street in New York City in the 19th century?

Accepted Answer

Oyster

Question 13

What is the most filmed location in New York City?

Accepted Answer

Central Park

Question 14

How much money does NYC generate from parking tickets each year?

Accepted Answer

About 120 Million

Question 15

What animal was paraded across the Brooklyn Bridge to show its stability in 1884?

Accepted Answer

Elephants

Question 16

When did the first pizzeria open in NYC?

Accepted Answer

1905

Question 17

How life forms are said to live in the NYC subway system?

Accepted Answer

~15,000

Question 18

Washington Square park was previously used as

Accepted Answer

A Graveyard

Question 19

How many languages are spoken in New York City?

Accepted Answer

~800

Question 20

Which building has its own zip code?

Accepted Answer

Empire State Building

Question 21

Tom's Restaurant (of television's 'Seinfeld' fame), Columbia University, and many of the exterior shots seen in television's 'Law and Order' can all be found in what Manhattan neighborhood?

Accepted Answer

Morningside Heights - Morningside Heights is located in the extreme Upper West Side of Manhattan, bordering Harlem to the east.

Question 22

What was the original color of New York taxis?

Accepted Answer

Red and Green

Question 23

Whose eyeballs are stored in a safe deposit box in New York City

Accepted Answer

Albert Einstein

Question 24

It is a misdemeanor to fart in which New York City location?

Accepted Answer

Church

Question 25

What is the oldest restaurant in New York City?

Accepted Answer

Fraunces Tavern

Question 26

What famous breakfast dish was invented in NYC?

Accepted Answer

Eggs Benedict

Question 27

How many bird species can be found in New York?

Accepted Answer

275

Question 28

Where can one find a lock of Walt Whitman's hair?

Accepted Answer

New York Public Library

Question 29

What do the seven rays in the crown of the Statue of Liberty represent?

Accepted Answer

Seven Seas

Question 30

How many restaurants are in New York City?

Accepted Answer

~23,000

15 Beekman Day Trivia: New York City Quiz

2) The bridge that connects Upper Manhattan to New Jersey is named for which American President?

3) What nickname is often used to describe Staten Island?

4) What is largest museum in New York City?

5) What subway station was Michael Jackson's music video for bad filmed in?

6) What is the longest subway route without having to change trains?

7) What time does trading at Wall Street begin every morning?

8) What is the oldest operating Broadway Theatre?

9) What year was Brooklyn incorporated into NYC?

10) What year was the first New Years Eve ball drop held in Times Square?

11) What is the biggest park in New York City?

12) What animal was used to pave Pearl Street in New York City in the 19th century?

13) What is the most filmed location in New York City?

14) How much money does NYC generate from parking tickets each year?

15) What animal was paraded across the Brooklyn Bridge to show its stability in 1884?

16) When did the first pizzeria open in NYC?

17) How life forms are said to live in the NYC subway system?

18) Washington Square park was previously used as

19) How many languages are spoken in New York City?

20) Which building has its own zip code?

21) Tom's Restaurant (of television's 'Seinfeld' fame), Columbia University, and many of the exterior shots seen in television's 'Law and Order' can all be found in what Manhattan neighborhood?

22) What was the original color of New York taxis?

23) Whose eyeballs are stored in a safe deposit box in New York City

24) It is a misdemeanor to fart in which New York City location?

25) What is the oldest restaurant in New York City?

26) What famous breakfast dish was invented in NYC?

27) How many bird species can be found in New York?

28) Where can one find a lock of Walt Whitman's hair?

29) What do the seven rays in the crown of the Statue of Liberty represent?

30) How many restaurants are in New York City?