New York, also known as New York City, or the City of New York, is the largest and most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the world’s largest and most populous metropolitan areas. New York has the one of the world’s greatest influence in global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and entertainment. Because of this, New York City is widely known as the cultural capital of the world. It is also the headquarters of the International League New York City Office as part of the International League. The city is named after the U.S. State of New York, where it is located in.