New York City York metropolitan area produced a gross metropolitan product (GMP) of US$1.73 trillion. If greater New York City were a sovereign state, it would have the 12th highest GDP in the world. New York City traces its origins to a trading post founded by colonists from the Dutch Republic in 1624 on Lower Manhattan; the post was named New Amsterdam in 1626. The city and its surroundings came under English control in 1664 and were renamed "New York" after King Charles II of England granted the lands to his brother, the Duke of York. New York served as the capital of
Museum of the City of New York contemporary video, photography, and interactive digital experiences. Until November 26, 2017, the "Rhythm and Power: Salsa in New York" exhibit is open to explore by museumgoers. It features clothing, awards, and other items from various Latin American Pop and Salsa artists. The exhibit also sheds light on Salsa as a social movement from the 1960s to now. Museum of the City of New York The Museum of the City of New York (MCNY) is a history and art museum in New York City, New York. It was founded by Henry Collins Brown, in 1923 to preserve and present the history