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Colder in January, on average
York av high 6.9 (44.4), av low 0.8 (33.4). New York av high 4.2 (39.5), av low -2.3 (27.9)
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Has a mayor
The equivalent role in York is called Leader of the City of York Council.
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Has at least one army barracks
York is home to several units of the York Garrison. New York has Fort Hamilton.
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3% of the population identifies as Muslim
1% in York
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Population is increasing
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Has a railway museum
York has the National Railway Museum. New York has the New York Transit Museum and the Railroad Museum of Long Island
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Was mentioned in the Doomsday Book
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Birthplace of Guy Fawkes
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Has a Cold War nuclear fallout shelter that is now a tourist attraction
York Cold War Bunker
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Has a tech industry centred around 'Silicon Alley'
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Has a chocolate industry
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Has a shopping strip called the Shambles with many jettying buildings
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Has a partner city (formerly sister city) relationship with Taipei
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Has a Viking museum
Jorvik Viking Centre showcases York's Viking history