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The Borough of Manhattan, coterminous with New York County, is geographically the smallest of the five boroughs of New York City. Although its population is only third largest of the five boroughs (after Brooklyn and Queens), it is the most densely populated county in the United States. The Island of Manhattan is the largest section of the borough (and county), which also includes numerous smaller islands, and a small section of the North American mainland. Manhattan is the borough that many tourists most closely associate with New York City.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20:  Jockey Linda Meech (C) rides Elumino to win the Manhattan Rain At Arrowfield Stud Handicap race during the Anniversary Vase Race Day at Caulfield Racecourse on March 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Jockey Linda Meech (C) rides Elumino to win the Manhattan Rain At Arrowfield Stud Handicap race during the Anniversary Vase Race Day at Caulfield Racecourse on March 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20:  Jockey Linda Meech rides Elumino to win the Manhattan Rain At Arrowfield Stud Handicap race during the Anniversary Vase Race Day at Caulfield Racecourse on March 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Jockey Linda Meech rides Elumino to win the Manhattan Rain At Arrowfield Stud Handicap race during the Anniversary Vase Race Day at Caulfield Racecourse on March 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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First responders, left to right, Tom Maguire, Patrick O'Flaherty, Michael Moore, John Walcott, and Rich Volpe  who attended court and all suffering from a variety of respiratory ailments are seen outside Manhattan federal court, Friday, March 19, 2010, in New York. A federal judge on Friday rejected a legal settlement of more than a half-billion dollars for people sickened by ash and dust from the World Trade Center, saying the deal to compensate 10,000 police officers, firefighters and other laborers didn't contain enough money for the workers.

First responders, left to right, Tom Maguire, Patrick O'Flaherty, Michael Moore, John Walcott, and Rich Volpe who attended court and all suffering from a variety of respiratory ailments are seen outside Manhattan federal court, Friday, March 19, 2010, in New York. A federal judge on Friday rejected a legal settlement of more than a half-billion dollars for people sickened by ash and dust from the World Trade Center, saying the deal to compensate 10,000 police officers, firefighters and other laborers didn't contain enough money for the workers.

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Patrick O'Flaherty, who attended court, and suffers from a variety of respiratory ailments is seen outside Manhattan federal court, Friday, March 19, 2010, in New York. A federal judge on Friday rejected a legal settlement of more than a half-billion dollars for people sickened by ash and dust from the World Trade Center, saying the deal to compensate 10,000 police officers, firefighters and other laborers didn't contain enough money for the workers.

Patrick O'Flaherty, who attended court, and suffers from a variety of respiratory ailments is seen outside Manhattan federal court, Friday, March 19, 2010, in New York. A federal judge on Friday rejected a legal settlement of more than a half-billion dollars for people sickened by ash and dust from the World Trade Center, saying the deal to compensate 10,000 police officers, firefighters and other laborers didn't contain enough money for the workers.

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Retired New York City firefighter Keith Delmar, who testified in court, suffering from a variety of respiratory ailments is seen outside Manhattan federal court, Friday, March 19, 2010, in New York. A federal judge on Friday rejected a legal settlement of more than a half-billion dollars for people sickened by ash and dust from the World Trade Center, saying the deal to compensate 10,000 police officers, firefighters and other laborers didn't contain enough money for the workers.

Retired New York City firefighter Keith Delmar, who testified in court, suffering from a variety of respiratory ailments is seen outside Manhattan federal court, Friday, March 19, 2010, in New York. A federal judge on Friday rejected a legal settlement of more than a half-billion dollars for people sickened by ash and dust from the World Trade Center, saying the deal to compensate 10,000 police officers, firefighters and other laborers didn't contain enough money for the workers.

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Retired New York firefighter Keith Delmar, who suffers from a variety of respiratory ailments is seen outside Manhattan federal court, Friday, March 19, 2010, in New York. A federal judge on Friday rejected a legal settlement of more than a half-billion dollars for people sickened by ash and dust from the World Trade Center, saying the deal to compensate 10,000 police officers, firefighters and other laborers didn't contain enough money for the workers.

Retired New York firefighter Keith Delmar, who suffers from a variety of respiratory ailments is seen outside Manhattan federal court, Friday, March 19, 2010, in New York. A federal judge on Friday rejected a legal settlement of more than a half-billion dollars for people sickened by ash and dust from the World Trade Center, saying the deal to compensate 10,000 police officers, firefighters and other laborers didn't contain enough money for the workers.

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Retired NYPD detective John Walcott, 45, who suffers from a variety of respiratory ailments is seen outside Manhattan federal court, Friday, March 19, 2010, in New York. A federal judge on Friday rejected a legal settlement of more than a half-billion dollars for people sickened by ash and dust from the World Trade Center, saying the deal to compensate 10,000 police officers, firefighters and other laborers didn't contain enough money for the workers.

Retired NYPD detective John Walcott, 45, who suffers from a variety of respiratory ailments is seen outside Manhattan federal court, Friday, March 19, 2010, in New York. A federal judge on Friday rejected a legal settlement of more than a half-billion dollars for people sickened by ash and dust from the World Trade Center, saying the deal to compensate 10,000 police officers, firefighters and other laborers didn't contain enough money for the workers.

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Michael Moore, 55, left, and Patrick O'Flaherty who attended court, both suffering from a variety of respiratory ailments are seen outside Manhattan federal court, Friday, March 19, 2010, in New York. A federal judge on Friday rejected a legal settlement of more than a half-billion dollars for people sickened by ash and dust from the World Trade Center, saying the deal to compensate 10,000 police officers, firefighters and other laborers didn't contain enough money for the workers.

Michael Moore, 55, left, and Patrick O'Flaherty who attended court, both suffering from a variety of respiratory ailments are seen outside Manhattan federal court, Friday, March 19, 2010, in New York. A federal judge on Friday rejected a legal settlement of more than a half-billion dollars for people sickened by ash and dust from the World Trade Center, saying the deal to compensate 10,000 police officers, firefighters and other laborers didn't contain enough money for the workers.

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Laborer Mike Damato, who suffers from a variety of respiratory ailments is seen outside Manhattan federal court, Friday, March 19, 2010, in New York. A federal judge on Friday rejected a legal settlement of more than a half-billion dollars for people sickened by ash and dust from the World Trade Center, saying the deal to compensate 10,000 police officers, firefighters and other laborers didn't contain enough money for the workers.

Laborer Mike Damato, who suffers from a variety of respiratory ailments is seen outside Manhattan federal court, Friday, March 19, 2010, in New York. A federal judge on Friday rejected a legal settlement of more than a half-billion dollars for people sickened by ash and dust from the World Trade Center, saying the deal to compensate 10,000 police officers, firefighters and other laborers didn't contain enough money for the workers.

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New York City resident Lori Angelone who was present in court holds a banner describing her husband Louis's ailments outside Manhattan federal court, Friday, March 19, 2010, in New York. A federal judge on Friday rejected a legal settlement of more than a half-billion dollars for people sickened by ash and dust from the World Trade Center, saying the deal to compensate 10,000 police officers, firefighters and other laborers didn't contain enough money for the workers.

New York City resident Lori Angelone who was present in court holds a banner describing her husband Louis's ailments outside Manhattan federal court, Friday, March 19, 2010, in New York. A federal judge on Friday rejected a legal settlement of more than a half-billion dollars for people sickened by ash and dust from the World Trade Center, saying the deal to compensate 10,000 police officers, firefighters and other laborers didn't contain enough money for the workers.

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The Beekman, top, is a 903-unit luxury condominium under construction in Lower Manhattan, Wednesday, March 17, 2010 in New York. The 76-story skyscraper, designed by architect Frank Gehry, will contain in its base a public elementary school and space for an adjacent hospital.

The Beekman, top, is a 903-unit luxury condominium under construction in Lower Manhattan, Wednesday, March 17, 2010 in New York. The 76-story skyscraper, designed by architect Frank Gehry, will contain in its base a public elementary school and space for an adjacent hospital.

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NEW YORK - MARCH 15:  A person holding a red umbrella walks past a Tommy Hilfiger clothing store in Manhattan March 15, 2010 in New York City. Phillips-Van Heusen Corp announced it will purchase clothing making Tommy Hilfiger for around $3.0 billion.

NEW YORK - MARCH 15: A person holding a red umbrella walks past a Tommy Hilfiger clothing store in Manhattan March 15, 2010 in New York City. Phillips-Van Heusen Corp announced it will purchase clothing making Tommy Hilfiger for around $3.0 billion.

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NEW YORK - MARCH 15:  A person walks past a Tommy Hilfiger clothing store in Manhattan March 15, 2010 in New York City. Phillips-Van Heusen Corp announced it will purchase clothing making Tommy Hilfiger for around $3.0 billion.

NEW YORK - MARCH 15: A person walks past a Tommy Hilfiger clothing store in Manhattan March 15, 2010 in New York City. Phillips-Van Heusen Corp announced it will purchase clothing making Tommy Hilfiger for around $3.0 billion.

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Kansas State coach Frank Martin, right, and guard Jacob Pullen look over their seeding in the NCAA college basketball tournament Sunday, March 14, 2010, in Manhattan, Kan. Kansas State is scheduled to face North Texas on Thursday in Oklahoma City.

Kansas State coach Frank Martin, right, and guard Jacob Pullen look over their seeding in the NCAA college basketball tournament Sunday, March 14, 2010, in Manhattan, Kan. Kansas State is scheduled to face North Texas on Thursday in Oklahoma City.

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Kansas State seniors Chris Merriewether, right, Luis Colon, second from right and Denis Clemente, third from right, celebrate with teammates while watching the NCAA college basketball tournament selection show Sunday, March 14, 2010, in Manhattan, Kan. Kansas State is scheduled to face North Texas on Thursday in Oklahoma City.

Kansas State seniors Chris Merriewether, right, Luis Colon, second from right and Denis Clemente, third from right, celebrate with teammates while watching the NCAA college basketball tournament selection show Sunday, March 14, 2010, in Manhattan, Kan. Kansas State is scheduled to face North Texas on Thursday in Oklahoma City.

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NEW YORK - MARCH 12: Actresses Sarah Paulson and Linda Lavin attend the 'Collected Stories' photo call at the Manhattan Theatre Club Rehearsal Studios on March 12, 2010 in New York City.

NEW YORK - MARCH 12: Actresses Sarah Paulson and Linda Lavin attend the 'Collected Stories' photo call at the Manhattan Theatre Club Rehearsal Studios on March 12, 2010 in New York City.

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NEW YORK - MARCH 12: Actresses Sarah Paulson and Linda Lavin attend the 'Collected Stories' photo call at the Manhattan Theatre Club Rehearsal Studios on March 12, 2010 in New York City.

NEW YORK - MARCH 12: Actresses Sarah Paulson and Linda Lavin attend the 'Collected Stories' photo call at the Manhattan Theatre Club Rehearsal Studios on March 12, 2010 in New York City.

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NEW YORK - MARCH 12: Actress Sarah Paulson, Playwright Donald Margulies, Actress Linda Lavin and Director Lynne Meadow attend the 'Collected Stories' photo call at the Manhattan Theatre Club Rehearsal Studios on March 12, 2010 in New York City.

NEW YORK - MARCH 12: Actress Sarah Paulson, Playwright Donald Margulies, Actress Linda Lavin and Director Lynne Meadow attend the 'Collected Stories' photo call at the Manhattan Theatre Club Rehearsal Studios on March 12, 2010 in New York City.

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NEW YORK - MARCH 12: Actress Linda Lavin attends the 'Collected Stories' photo call at the Manhattan Theatre Club Rehearsal Studios on March 12, 2010 in New York City.

NEW YORK - MARCH 12: Actress Linda Lavin attends the 'Collected Stories' photo call at the Manhattan Theatre Club Rehearsal Studios on March 12, 2010 in New York City.

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NEW YORK - MARCH 12: Actress Sarah Paulson and Playwright Donald Margulies attend the 'Collected Stories' photo call at the Manhattan Theatre Club Rehearsal Studios on March 12, 2010 in New York City.

NEW YORK - MARCH 12: Actress Sarah Paulson and Playwright Donald Margulies attend the 'Collected Stories' photo call at the Manhattan Theatre Club Rehearsal Studios on March 12, 2010 in New York City.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20:  Jockey Linda Meech (C) rides Elumino to win the Manhattan Rain At Arrowfield Stud Handicap race during the Anniversary Vase Race Day at Caulfield Racecourse on March 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Jockey Linda Meech (C) rides Elumino to win the Manhattan Rain At Arrowfield Stud Handicap race during the Anniversary Vase Race Day at Caulfield Racecourse on March 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20:  Jockey Linda Meech rides Elumino to win the Manhattan Rain At Arrowfield Stud Handicap race during the Anniversary Vase Race Day at Caulfield Racecourse on March 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Jockey Linda Meech rides Elumino to win the Manhattan Rain At Arrowfield Stud Handicap race during the Anniversary Vase Race Day at Caulfield Racecourse on March 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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First responders, left to right, Tom Maguire, Patrick O'Flaherty, Michael Moore, John Walcott, and Rich Volpe  who attended court and all suffering from a variety of respiratory ailments are seen outside Manhattan federal court, Friday, March 19, 2010, in New York. A federal judge on Friday rejected a legal settlement of more than a half-billion dollars for people sickened by ash and dust from the World Trade Center, saying the deal to compensate 10,000 police officers, firefighters and other laborers didn't contain enough money for the workers.

First responders, left to right, Tom Maguire, Patrick O'Flaherty, Michael Moore, John Walcott, and Rich Volpe who attended court and all suffering from a variety of respiratory ailments are seen outside Manhattan federal court, Friday, March 19, 2010, in New York. A federal judge on Friday rejected a legal settlement of more than a half-billion dollars for people sickened by ash and dust from the World Trade Center, saying the deal to compensate 10,000 police officers, firefighters and other laborers didn't contain enough money for the workers.

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Patrick O'Flaherty, who attended court, and suffers from a variety of respiratory ailments is seen outside Manhattan federal court, Friday, March 19, 2010, in New York. A federal judge on Friday rejected a legal settlement of more than a half-billion dollars for people sickened by ash and dust from the World Trade Center, saying the deal to compensate 10,000 police officers, firefighters and other laborers didn't contain enough money for the workers.

Patrick O'Flaherty, who attended court, and suffers from a variety of respiratory ailments is seen outside Manhattan federal court, Friday, March 19, 2010, in New York. A federal judge on Friday rejected a legal settlement of more than a half-billion dollars for people sickened by ash and dust from the World Trade Center, saying the deal to compensate 10,000 police officers, firefighters and other laborers didn't contain enough money for the workers.

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Retired New York City firefighter Keith Delmar, who testified in court, suffering from a variety of respiratory ailments is seen outside Manhattan federal court, Friday, March 19, 2010, in New York. A federal judge on Friday rejected a legal settlement of more than a half-billion dollars for people sickened by ash and dust from the World Trade Center, saying the deal to compensate 10,000 police officers, firefighters and other laborers didn't contain enough money for the workers.

Retired New York City firefighter Keith Delmar, who testified in court, suffering from a variety of respiratory ailments is seen outside Manhattan federal court, Friday, March 19, 2010, in New York. A federal judge on Friday rejected a legal settlement of more than a half-billion dollars for people sickened by ash and dust from the World Trade Center, saying the deal to compensate 10,000 police officers, firefighters and other laborers didn't contain enough money for the workers.

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