The Island of New York is made up of five boroughs, including MANHATTAN, Ellis Island, and CONEY Island. MANHATTAN is the most populous borough and is located at the southern tip of the island. It is home to many iconic landmarks, such as the Empire State Building and Central Park. Ellis Island is a small island in Upper New York Bay that was the gateway for millions of immigrants to the United States from 1892 to 1954. CONEY Island is a peninsula in southwestern Brooklyn that is known for its amusement parks, beaches, and boardwalk.