Question about New York City?

I’m confused about New York City.
Is Brooklyn NYC or no?
What about Manhattan?

Would someone from Queens say they are from Queens or NYC?

Can someone explain?

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Jenni · 51-55, F

I am from Brooklyn and that's what I tell people when asked. I have family in all the burrows plus Long Island and we typically refer to Manhattan as "the city" within family conversations or NYC to outsiders depending on the purpose of the conversation.

uncalled4 · 56-60, M

@Jenni and what "the island" means depends on where you're from specifically (Long or Staten)