On average medallion taxi cabs in New York stop 2.3 times per shift for gas.
16 television shows filming on location
On an average day, there are 16 television shows filming on location in New York City.
1074 Chinese restaurants
There are 1074 Chinese restaurants in New York City.
More fire trucks being repaired than most fire departments own
The FDNY on an average day has more fire trucks being repaired than 99% of fire departments in the United States have in active service.
Visibility of the Empire State Building
The Empire State Building is only visible from 10% of New York City.
3182 miles of streetcar tracks
At its peak in 1932, there were 3182 miles of streetcar (trolley) tracks in New York City.
Big screen TVs are not recyclable
Despite people trying, big screen TVs are not recyclable in New York City.
10,000 waffles a day
Approximately 10,000 waffles a day are eaten in New York City every day.
3740 bridges
There are 3740 bridges in New York City. 89% are over water.
2472 newspaper boxes
There are 2472 newspaper boxes in New York City.