1) The neighborhood of Canarsie in Brooklyn was once its own town. It was incorporated into Brooklyn in the late 19th century. It’s named for the Canarsie Indian Tribe.
2) Many people think Monsey, NY is named for the Muncie Indian Tribe. The name was actually invented by rich real-estate developers who took the word “money” and put a dollar-sign in the middle: MON$EY
3) If you believed “2)”, I’ve got a bridge to sell you (“1”, however, is true).