New York

Lore & Background

New York may also refer to various places, including New York, Lincolnshire; New York, North Yorkshire; New York, Tyne and Wear in the United Kingdom; New York state; New York metropolitan area; New York County; New York, the US Postal Service address for Manhattan; New York University; Province of New York; New York, Florida; New York, Iowa; New York, Kentucky; New York, Missouri; New York, Texas; New York Mountain; New York Mountains; and New York, Ukraine.

In film and television, it refers to New York (1916 film), New York (1927 film), New York (2009 film), New York: A Documentary Film, and "New York" (Glee). In literature, it refers to New York (Burgess book), New York (Morand book), New York (novel), and New York (magazine). In music, it includes albums and EPs such as New York EP, New York (album) by Lou Reed, and New York by Antti Tuisku, as well as songs by Addison Rae, Angel Haze, Eskimo Joe, Ja Rule, Paloma Faith, Snow Patrol, St. Vincent, U2, Andrew Belle, Ed Sheeran, Junior Varsity, Lucki, Rüfüs Du Sol, the Sex Pistols, Tash Sultana, and from the musical Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York).

Ships named New York are listed in List of ships named New York, List of ships named City of New York, and List of ships named New York City. Sports teams include New York Giants (NFL), New York Jets (NFL), New York (World Series of Football), New York Mets (MLB), New York Yankees (MLB), New York Giants (NL, now San Francisco Giants), New York Knicks (NBA), New York Nets (ABA/NBA, now Brooklyn Nets), New York Islanders (NHL), New York Rangers (NHL), New York City FC (MLS), New York Red Bulls (MLS), New York Stadium, and New York GAA.

Other uses include New York (pinball), New York (1983 typeface), New York (2019 typeface), New York Harbor, Brooklyn Navy Yard, and Tiffany Pollard.

Reader's Guide

No sports record or MVP award is mentioned.

Did You Know?

• New York, Ukraine is a settlement in Donetsk Oblast.
• New York (2009 film) is a Bollywood film by Kabir Khan.

Origins and Artistic Creation

The New York Atlas began as one of six founding members of the PLL for the 2019 season under the name Atlas LC. The inaugural roster featured Paul Rabil, Tucker Durkin, Ryan Brown, John Crawley, and Joel Tinney.

Physical Dimensions and Design

In 2023, the team announced it would become the New York Atlas for the 2024 season. This decision was attributed to iconography like the Wall Street Bull Statue and the tough nature of New York sports.

Cultural Symbolism and Literary Associations

The franchise shares an unofficial rivalry with the Whipsnakes, as several Whipsnakes players are former Maryland Terrapins, extending a collegiate rivalry to the professional level.

Presence in Media and Entertainment

Trevor Baptiste was named MVP in 2022. Jeff Teat achieved Rookie of the Year status in 2021 and won the Most Valuable Player award in 2024. Mike Pressler received the Coach of the Year award in 2024.