The following is historical information about the consolidation of the
"various communities lying in and around the New York harbor" into New York City.

The 100 year Anniversary of the Consolidation of the Five Boroughs into New York City

The New York City flag

Colonial New York

Historical events in New York City preceding and following consolidation

The Mayors of Greater New York, the First 100 Years

Elected Mayors of the City of New York 1898-1998

Gracie Mansion

New York City Facts

City Agencies

Fire Department: Early Days

• History of the EMS

Police Department: Early Days

Department of Buildings, a brief history

Department of Correction History Page

• Historical Timeline
• The Correction Flag
• First Woman
  Commissioner
  
  
• Department of Correction Exhibit:
  Jail System 75 Years Ago
  
  
• Commissioner Who May Have Become Mayor

The Department of Environmental Protection

Department of Investigation

Juvenile Detention in NYC

The Department of Parks

• Historical Images of Battery Park

Department of Sanitation

• Sanitation in History

New York Sports Commission

• Historical Information on New York Area Sports Teams

New York City Zoning

Office of Management and Budget

Potter"s Field