Is each borough in New York City a whole county?

Yes, each of the five boroughs of New York City is a whole county. This means that each borough has its own county government and officials. The five boroughs of New York City, and the counties they represent, are:

* Manhattan (New York County)

* Brooklyn (Kings County)

* The Bronx (Bronx County)

* Queens (Queens County)

* Staten Island (Richmond County)

This unique setup of boroughs and counties within a city is often referred to as "coextensive" or "consolidated" government, where the boundaries and responsibilities of the two entities overlap.