City of Greater New York towns and cities in Kings County. Only the western part of Queens County was part of the consolidation plan. In 1899, its three eastern towns separated to form the new Nassau County. While remaining a county in relation to the state, each county became a borough within the city, with the Bronx reunited to form a fifth borough that shared New York County with Manhattan. A separate Bronx County was established in 1914, making the present New York County co-extensive with the Borough of Manhattan. The term "City of Greater New York" was never a legal or official designation as
New York City Half Marathon of over 20,000 participants in future years. On October 8, 2014, United Airlines, which was the sponsor of much of the New York Road Runners races, became the title sponsor of the NYC Half Marathon. Key: Official website New York City Half Marathon The New York City Half Marathon (branded as the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon) is an annual half marathon road running race. It passes through famous landmarks such as Central Park and Times Square. New York Road Runners administers the race. From 2006 through 2008, the course started in Central Park near East 85th Street and looped