About New York

NEW YORK CITY

“One belongs to New York instantly, one belongs to it
as much in five minutes as in five years.”
– Thomas Wolfe, Author

Dedicating a year to make a difference as a corps member in New York City means immersing yourself in a city alive with culture, diversity, and people. New York City, also known as The Big Apple, The Capital of the World, The City that Never Sleeps, Gotham, Empire City, The Melting Pot, is one of the greatest cites in the world and there is something for everyone here.