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New York is located in the Northeastern United States and borders Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and the Canadian provinces of Quebec and Ontario. With over 19 million residents, New York is the fourth most populous state in the US.

History of New York

New York was one of the original thirteen colonies that formed the United States. It was named after the Duke of York. Some key events in New York's history include:

• Henry Hudson claimed the region for the Dutch East India Company in 1609.
• The Dutch established fur trading posts along the Hudson River.
• New York City was founded as New Amsterdam in 1624.
• New Amsterdam was seized by the English and renamed New York in 1664.
• New York was an important battleground during the Revolutionary War.
• New York ratified the US Constitution in 1788 and became the 11th state.
• The opening of the Erie Canal in 1825 helped New York City become an economic powerhouse.
• Ellis Island in New York Harbor was the nation's busiest immigration station from 1892 to 1954.

Learn more about New York's history on Wikipedia.

Economy of New York

New York has a diverse economy with thriving industries in finance, media, manufacturing, technology, and tourism. Some key economic facts about New York:

• If New York was an independent country, it would rank as the 10th largest economy in the world.
• New York City is a global financial hub and home to the New York Stock Exchange on Wall Street.
• Major New York companies include JP Morgan Chase, Citigroup, MetLife, Verizon Communications, PepsiCo, and Pfizer.
• New York is a leader in banking, hedge funds, insurance, and real estate.
• Media and entertainment are major industry sectors in New York.
• New York manufacturing produces garments, metals, food, paper, and electronics.
• Popular New York exports include dairy products, apples, vegetables, and wine.

Read more about the economy in New York on the New York State Economic Development website.

Attractions and Tourism

New York has a tremendous variety of attractions and destinations for tourists. Iconic landmarks include:

• The Statue of Liberty National Monument - located on Liberty Island, GPS coordinates: 40.6892494, -74.0445004
• Empire State Building - located at 20 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, GPS coordinates: 40.7484405, -73.9857095
• Central Park- located between 5th Ave and 8th Ave and 59th to 110th Sts, GPS coordinates: 40.7828647, -73.9653551

Major tourist attractions also include:

• Times Square
• Brooklyn Bridge
• Metropolitan Museum of Art
• American Museum of Natural History
• Broadway Theater District
• Niagara Falls (on the border with Canada)

Learn more about things to see and do at NYC and Company's Official Guide.

Public Transportation

New York City has one of the most extensive public transportation systems in the world. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) oversees:

• Subway - operates 24/7, accessible stations highlighted on web site
• Buses - over 5,700 buses operating on 330 local and 40 express routes
• Rail - Metro-North Railroad and Long Island Rail Road commuter trains
• Ferries - free Staten Island Ferry, New York Waterway ferries
• Paratransit - Access-A-Ride service for people with disabilities

Visit MTA.info for maps, schedules, fares, and accessibility information.

Major Employers

The largest companies and organizations headquartered in New York include:

• JPMorgan Chase - 270 Park Ave, New York, NY 10017, (212) 270-6000
• Verizon - 1095 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036, (212) 395-1000
• Citigroup - 388 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10013, (212) 559-1000
• MetLife - 200 Park Ave, New York, NY 10166, (212) 578-2211
• Pfizer - 219 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017, (212) 733-2323
• United Nations - 405 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017, (212) 963-1234

Major industries that provide employment in New York include finance, healthcare, retail, education, manufacturing, and technology.

New York Counties and Government

New York is divided into 62 counties. New York County (Manhattan) and Kings County (Brooklyn) are the most densely populated.

The state capital of New York is Albany. The governor's office is located at the New York State Capitol Building, Albany, NY 12224, (518) 474-8390. The state legislature meets here.

Find links to county governments at the New York State website.

School Districts

There are nearly 700 public school districts in New York. The largest district is the New York City Department of Education with over 1 million students. Other major districts include:

• Buffalo Public Schools - Buffalo, NY 14202, (716) 816-3500
• Yonkers Public Schools - Yonkers, NY 10701, (914) 376-8000
• Syracuse City School District - Syracuse, NY 13202, (315) 435-4499
• Brooklyn School Districts 15 & 31 - 131 Livingston St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, (718) 935-3210

New York also has over 200 public charter schools. Find a complete directory at the New York State Education Department.

Local Resources

Helpful state resources include:

• New York State Parks - Albany, NY 12238, (518) 474-0456
• New York DMV - 6 Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12228, (518) 486-9786
• NYC 311 - New York, NY 10007, Dial 311
• New York City Police Department - 1 Police Plaza, New York, NY 10038, Dial 911 for emergencies, (646) 610-5000 for non-emergencies

New York has public libraries at the state, county, and city level. The New York State Library in Albany provides resources and services to libraries across the state. Find your local county or city public library here.

Sports Teams

New York is home to many professional and college sports teams. New York teams play in the largest sports markets in the United States. Teams include:

• New York Yankees Baseball - Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY 10451, (718) 293-4300
• New York Rangers Hockey - Madison Square Garden, New York, NY 10001, (212) 465-6000
• New York Knicks Basketball - Madison Square Garden, New York, NY 10001, (212) 465-6471
• New York Giants Football - MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ 07073, 201-935-8111

Colleges and universities also have popular sports teams, especially in basketball, football, and lacrosse.

New York State Map

The above map shows the geography of New York State.

Local News and Information

Stay up to date on news and events in New York by following:

New York State Government Facebook Page

New York State Twitter

Top 10 Most Populous Cities in New York

1. New York City

2. Buffalo

3. Rochester

4. Yonkers

5. Syracuse

6. Albany

7. New Rochelle

8. Schenectady

9. Troy

10. Binghamton