New york city 2017

2017 was a great year for New York City! Here are some notable events and facts about the city that year:

Weather: 2017 was a relatively mild year in NYC, with an average temperature of 54.4°F (12.4°C). There were 64 days with temperatures above 70°F (21°C) and 14 days with temperatures below 32°F (0°C).

Events:

• The 2017 New York City mayoral election was held on November 7, 2017, with Bill de Blasio winning re-election.
• The 2017 US Open tennis tournament was held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, Queens, from August 28 to September 10.
• The 2017 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 23, featuring giant balloons, floats, and performances.
• The 2017 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting ceremony took place on December 6, featuring performances by Mariah Carey, Jennifer Hudson, and more.

Sports:

• The New York Yankees finished the 2017 MLB season with a record of 91-71, missing the playoffs.
• The New York Mets finished the 2017 MLB season with a record of 70-92, also missing the playoffs.
• The New York Giants finished the 2017 NFL season with a record of 3-13, while the New York Jets finished with a record of 5-11.
• The Brooklyn Nets finished the 2017 NBA season with a record of 28-54, while the New York Knicks finished with a record of 31-51.

Culture:

• The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute presented the exhibition "Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garçons: Art of the In-Between" from May 4 to September 4.
• The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) reopened its expanded and renovated building on October 21, featuring a new design by Yoshio Taniguchi.
• The Brooklyn Museum presented the exhibition "Wangechi Mutu: A Fantastic Journey" from March 3 to July 2.

Economy:

• The New York City economy continued to grow, with the city's GDP reaching $1.23 trillion in 2017, a 2.3% increase from the previous year.
• The unemployment rate in NYC was 4.3% in December 2017, down from 5.1% in December 2016.
• The median sales price of a home in NYC was $999,000 in 2017, up 10.4% from the previous year.

Demographics:

• The population of New York City was approximately 8.4 million people in 2017, with a growth rate of 0.6% from the previous year.
• The city's population was 43.8% white, 25.5% black or African American, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.7% Asian.

These are just a few of the many events, facts, and statistics about New York City in 2017. If you have any specific questions or topics you'd like to know more about, feel free to ask!