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With the silhouette of the Empire State Building as a backdrop, Maryann Hillyer, 20, graces our skyline from atop the Hotel Shelburne after being crowned Miss New York City. What Fire? That’s Smog.

it's recommended that you visit in the morning or at night after 9 p.m. You really can't miss seeing the Empire State (it's the fourth-tallest building in New York City), but in case you do ...