Taylor Swift, a relatively new resident of Manhattan, was named New York's Global Welcome Ambassador for 2014-15. Click through the gallery to see CNN's own nominations for New York's ambassador to the world.
New York's other ambassadors —
Taylor Swift, a relatively new resident of Manhattan, was named New York's Global Welcome Ambassador for 2014-15. Click through the gallery to see CNN's own nominations for New York's ambassador to the world.
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Actress and singer Jennifer Lopez comes from the Bronx, and one of her albums paid tribute to the 6 subway line that connects Manhattan and the Bronx.
Jennifer Lopez —
Actress and singer Jennifer Lopez comes from the Bronx, and one of her albums paid tribute to the 6 subway line that connects Manhattan and the Bronx.
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Director Spike Lee, shown here greeting President Barack Obama, shines his director's light on New York's problems. He fights for the Brooklyn borough where he was raised.
Spike Lee —
Director Spike Lee, shown here greeting President Barack Obama, shines his director's light on New York's problems. He fights for the Brooklyn borough where he was raised.
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Many trace the birth of hip-hop to a party in an apartment building in the Bronx that DJ Kool Herc, whose real name is Clive Campbell, and his sister Cindy threw in 1973. Herc, far left, poses here with Baron Ambrosia, second from left, Desus and "Parts Unknown" host Anthony Bourdain outside Moodies Records during an episode focusing on the Bronx.
DJ Kool Herc —
Many trace the birth of hip-hop to a party in an apartment building in the Bronx that DJ Kool Herc, whose real name is Clive Campbell, and his sister Cindy threw in 1973. Herc, far left, poses here with Baron Ambrosia, second from left, Desus and "Parts Unknown" host Anthony Bourdain outside Moodies Records during an episode focusing on the Bronx.
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New York was an uncredited co-star of Jerry Seinfeld's hit television show, which ran for nine seasons.
Jerry Seinfeld —
New York was an uncredited co-star of Jerry Seinfeld's hit television show, which ran for nine seasons.
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The Naked Cowboy has been a fixture of Times Square for more than decade (and he's not truly naked).
The Naked Cowboy —
The Naked Cowboy has been a fixture of Times Square for more than decade (and he's not truly naked).
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Noted writer Fran Lebowitz has said she doesn't want tourism to dominate New York's economy.
Fran Lebowitz —
Noted writer Fran Lebowitz has said she doesn't want tourism to dominate New York's economy.
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Lena Dunham's hit HBO show, "Girls," also co-stars New York, but critics say she could do a better job of showing a more diverse city.
Lena Dunham —
Lena Dunham's hit HBO show, "Girls," also co-stars New York, but critics say she could do a better job of showing a more diverse city.
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Jay Z, shown here with wife Beyonce, often sings and raps of the city that he conquered through his music.
Jay Z —
Jay Z, shown here with wife Beyonce, often sings and raps of the city that he conquered through his music.
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