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- Capital: Albany
- Governor: David PatersonOfficial Site: David Paterson
- Population: 19,306,183 (2006 Estimate)U.S. Census Bureau: New York
- Founded: July 26, 1788
- Time zone: Eastern: UTC-5/-4
- Major cities: New York City, Albany, Buffalo, Syracuse
- Official state items: Bluebird (state bird), Rose (flower), Sugar Maple (tree), Apple (fruit), Beaver (animal)
- Nickname: The Empire State
- Motto: Excelsior
- Highest point: Mount Marcy
- Lowest point: Atlantic Ocean
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Located in the North Eastern United States, New York is the third most populated state. It is also home to the largest city in the U.S., New York City.
As one of the nation's most politically liberal states, New York saw a stunning political turnaround in on June 8, 2009. In what was described by CBS News as a "coup" NYC-based Democratic state senators Pedro Espada Jr. and Hiram Monserrate switched sides, giving Republican's control of the legislative body.CBS News: In New York, Senate "Coup" Takes Down Dems
George Paterson Swearing
On September 19, 2009 George David Paterson was officially sworn in as the states first legally blind Governor.History
Originally claimed by Henry Hudson in 1609, New York became the 11th United State on July 26, 1788. Its first governor, George Clinton was inaugurated on July 30, 1777.Major Cities
New York is home to several big cities, including Albany, Buffalo, Syracuse, and New York City. Also known as "The City That Never Sleeps", New York City is the not only the largest U.S. city, but also the most visited city in the U.S.-
New York City
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Current ConditionsNew York, NY as of Mon, 23 Nov 2009 5:51 pm EST
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Albany
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Current ConditionsAlbany, NY as of Mon, 23 Nov 2009 6:19 pm EST
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Current ConditionsBuffalo, NY as of Mon, 23 Nov 2009 5:54 pm EST
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AM DrizzleHigh: 49°F (9°C)
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New York State Questions
OPEN THREAD: "Deadly Doctors" article in the ''New York Post'' 4 AnswersThe New York post isn’t exactly a unbiased publication, it is one of Rupert Murdoch’s companies so expect them to be anti Obama. this was a republican you real... read more
Does anyone have the name of the Binghamton, New York hostages? 2 AnswersThe shooter was among the dead. His name was Jiverly Wong (aliases - Jiverly Voong and Linh Phat Voong) and was 41 or 42 years old. A 72 year old teacher at t... read more
What hospital is Natasha Richardson staying at in New York? 1 AnswerLenox Hill Hospital http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gpFwi_X_YiO5L7XyHjDtlYz15sWQ "TV footage and news photos showed Richardson's family arri... read more
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New York State Blogs and Podcasts
- New York law blog: Sui Generis
New York State Vacation
- Mahalo's Guide to a New York City Vacation
- New York State official website: Recreation/Tourism
- Official New York State tourism website: I LOVE NEW YORK
- New York State: Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation
- Frommer's: New York City Travel Guide
- Fodor's: New York City and Hamptons Travel Guides
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New York man arraigned in Nathalie Fournier's death: Adam Morris, a 31-year-old New York state resident, was ar.. http://bit.ly/07kZLJO
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@seoidiot >> pdf on "the roundabouts of new york state" - it was a hint. Move. Now
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New York: State and City Innovations to Scale Up Health IT (http://bit.ly/84CLMM), but will #race & #language data be collected?
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#mm Nas - New York State of Mind
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