New york 2009

2009 was an exciting year in New York City! Here are some notable events and facts about the city that year:

Economy: The global financial crisis was still affecting New York City, with high unemployment rates and a struggling real estate market.

Weather: 2009 was a relatively mild year in New York City, with average temperatures ranging from 24°F (-4°C) in January to 84°F (29°C) in July.

Events:

• The New York Yankees won the World Series in 2009, defeating the Philadelphia Phillies in six games.
• The New York Mets played in the National League Championship Series, but lost to the Philadelphia Phillies.
• The Brooklyn Nets (then known as the New Jersey Nets) played their final season at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey before moving to Brooklyn in 2012.
• The New York City Marathon was held on November 1, 2009, with Ethiopian Deriba Merga winning the men's division and Russian Inga Abitova winning the women's division.

New Developments:

• The High Line, a former elevated rail line turned park, opened in June 2009, stretching from Hudson Yards to the Meatpacking District.
• The New York City Department of Transportation launched the "Summer Streets" program, which closed off select streets to traffic on weekends to promote walking, biking, and outdoor activities.
• The Brooklyn Bridge Park was completed in 2009, transforming a former industrial area into a public park with piers, playgrounds, and recreational spaces.

Cultural Highlights:

• The Metropolitan Museum of Art's "Impressionism, Fashion, and Modernity" exhibition was a major hit, featuring over 200 works of art and fashion from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
• The Brooklyn Museum's "Wangechi Mutu: A Fantastic Journey" exhibition showcased the work of the Kenyan-American artist, featuring mixed-media installations and photographs.
• The Public Theater's "Hair" revival opened on Broadway in March 2009, featuring a cast of young actors and a rock-infused score.

Food and Drink:

• The first Shake Shack location opened in Madison Square Park in 2009, introducing the world to the cult-favorite burger joint.
• The Brooklyn Brewery's "Black Ops" stout beer was released in 2009, becoming a fan favorite among craft beer enthusiasts.
• The first location of the popular Korean-Mexican fusion restaurant, Do Hwa, opened in the East Village in 2009.

These are just a few of the many events, developments, and cultural highlights that made 2009 an exciting year in New York City.