City boundaries around new york

The city boundaries around New York City are complex and have changed over time. Here's a general overview:

New York City (5 Boroughs)

• The five boroughs of New York City are:
  1. Manhattan
  2. Brooklyn
  3. Queens
  4. The Bronx
  5. Staten Island

New York State

• The state of New York surrounds the city, with the following counties:
  1. Westchester County (north)
  2. Putnam County (north)
  3. Dutchess County (north)
  4. Orange County (west)
  5. Rockland County (west)
  6. Bergen County, New Jersey (west, across the Hudson River)
  7. Hudson County, New Jersey (west, across the Hudson River)
  8. Essex County, New Jersey (west, across the Hudson River)
  9. Passaic County, New Jersey (west, across the Hudson River)
  10. Kings County (Brooklyn) and Queens County (Queens) share a border with Nassau County and Suffolk County on Long Island.

Long Island

• Long Island is a suburban region east of New York City, comprising:
  1. Nassau County (north)
  2. Suffolk County (east)

New Jersey

• New Jersey is located west of New York City, with the following counties bordering the city:
  1. Bergen County
  2. Hudson County
  3. Essex County
  4. Passaic County

Connecticut

• Connecticut is located north of New York City, with the following counties bordering the city:
  1. Fairfield County
  2. Westchester County (shared with New York State)

Pennsylvania

• Pennsylvania is located northwest of New York City, with the following counties bordering the city:
  1. Pike County
  2. Monroe County

New York City's Waterfront

• New York City's waterfront borders the following bodies of water:
  1. Hudson River (west)
  2. East River (east)
  3. Long Island Sound (southeast)
  4. Jamaica Bay (southeast)
  5. Upper New York Bay (northwest)

Keep in mind that these boundaries are approximate and may have changed over time due to various factors, such as urbanization, zoning regulations, and environmental concerns.