New York is a small town.
Manhattan ( [ mænˈhætən ] , [ mənˈhætən ] ) is the most densely populated borough of New York City , its economic and administrative center , and the city 's historical birthplace . The City of New York , often called New York City or simply New York , is the most populous city in the United States . Many districts and landmarks in New York City have become well known , and the city received a record of nearly 60 million tourists in 2015 , hosting three of the world 's ten most visited tourist attractions in 2013 .