With more than three million residents, Brooklyn is the largest of the five boroughs that make up New York City and the fourth largest American city. Brooklyn is traditionally one of the first stopping points for immigrants to the United States , and in fact, one of every seven Americans can trace his or her family roots back to Brooklyn .

Brooklyn residents have a strong sense of community, enjoying family life in seven distinct neighborhoods, including Sunset Park with its magnificent view of the New York skyline, Bay Ridge with its 19th century Italianate mansions and Verrazano Narrows Bridge , and Park Slope, which slopes upward from the Gowanus Canal to Prospect Park and features a lovely section of landmark homes.

Brooklyn is home to many internationally recognized cultural institutions, such as the Brooklyn Museum of Art, Brooklyn Botanic Gardens and Brooklyn Academy of Music. Other famous areas of interest are Prospect Park and the Brooklyn Bridge , which symbolize the urban pride of all Brooklynites. Brooklyn is a vibrant, culturally diverse, economically growing community that offers its residents a wide array of housing, education, employment, cultural, and recreational opportunities, including great restaurants, intriguing shops, open parks, performing arts centers, and a fascinating aquarium.

Just a short subway or ferry ride from Brooklyn is the international excitement of Manhattan , with a never-ending array of world class museums and leading-edge theater, as well as the finest dining, shopping and recreational opportunities.