Brooklyn is the most populous of New York City's five boroughs, with nearly 2.6 million residents, and the second-largest in area.
Brooklyn, one of New York City’s 5 boroughs and the most populous, sits on the western end of Long Island. Nicknamedthe "Borough of Homes and Churches,"which would be America's fourth-largest city if it were still independent, it is known for artists, music venues, beaches, andConey Island. Brooklyn is also home to the Barclays Center, an arena that hosts the Brooklyn Nets professional basketball team.Today, it ismore than a playground for tattooed and bearded skateboarders; it’s a place where old and new mingle - it has something for anyone!