List of smaller islands in New York City
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Four of the five boroughs of New York City are islands themselves or located on islands, while the Bronx is located principally on the mainland. However, each of the five boroughs (including the Bronx) also contains one or more smaller islands.
The list below is divided by borough.
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[edit] The Bronx
- Pelham Islands - historical name for a group of mostly uninhabited islands
- The Blauzes
- Chimney Sweeps Islands
- City Island - only one inhabited
- Hart Island
- High Island
- Rat Island
- Hunters Island - no longer an island part of Pelham Bay Park
- Twin Island - no longer an island part of Pelham Bay Park
- North Brother Island
- South Brother Island
- Rikers Island – location of New York City's jail
[edit] Brooklyn
- The Canarsie Pol, 96 Hectare or 222 acres (uninhabited)
- Ruffle Bar
[edit] Manhattan
- Ellis Island (part; the rest is in New Jersey)
- Governors Island
- Liberty Island
- Mill Rock
- Randall's Island
- Roosevelt Island
- U Thant Island
- Wards Island
