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
2013 New York City Borough President elections the qualified New York parties must petition their way onto the ballot; they do not face primary elections. Brewer won the election with 82.9% of the vote. Casavis garnered 17.1%. Incumbent Queens Borough President Helen Marshall (D) could not run again due to term limits. Marshall has served three terms (12 years) as Queens Borough President. Any candidate not among the six qualified New York parties must petition their way onto the ballot; they do not face primary elections. Everly Brown Katz won the election with 80.3% of the vote. Arcabascio garnered 17.1% and Brown earned 2.6%. Incumbent Staten Island