Brooklyn, New York. A borough of New York City. Located on the westernmost end of Long Island, it is coextensive with Kings County in New York State.
Population approximately three million. Settled in 1634 and named for the Dutch city of Breukelen.
Significant institutions include: Brooklyn Botanical Garden, Brooklyn Law School, Brooklyn Library, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Zoo, Prospect Park
Natives of Note: Harvey Fierstein, Hakeem Jeffries, Isaac Mizrahi, Chuck Schumer
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