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| − | * Eisenstadt, Peter, | + | * Blond, Becca, and China Williams. ''Lonely Planet New York State'' (2004) [http://www.amazon.com/Lonely-Planet-New-York-State/dp/1741041252/ref=sr_1_8/103-4827826-5463040?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1189477988&sr=1-8 excerpt and online search from Amazon.com], a guide book. |
| + | * Eisenstadt, Peter, Laura-Eve Moss, and Carole F. Huxley, eds. ''The Encyclopedia Of New York State'' (2005) 1900 pages of articles by experts. The best starting point. | ||
* Jackson, Kenneth, ed. ''The Encyclopedia of New York City'' (1995), [http://www.amazon.com/Encyclopedia-New-York-City/dp/0300055366/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1240594479&sr=8-1 excerpt and text search] | * Jackson, Kenneth, ed. ''The Encyclopedia of New York City'' (1995), [http://www.amazon.com/Encyclopedia-New-York-City/dp/0300055366/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1240594479&sr=8-1 excerpt and text search] | ||
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Revision as of 01:06, June 6, 2009
| Capital | Albany |
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| Nickname | The Empire State |
| Official Language | None |
| Governor | David A. Paterson, D |
| Senator | Kirsten Gillibrand, D (202) 224-4451 [no contact info] |
| Senator | Charles Schumer, D (202) 224-6542 Contact |
| Ratification of Constitution/or statehood | July 26, 1788 (11th) |
| Flag of New York | Motto: "Excelsior" |
New York was the 11th state to join the United States of America; it became a state on July 26, 1788.
History
Facts
- Nickname: The Empire State.
- State Capital: Albany.
- Total area: 54,471.144 square miles (47,223.839 land and 7,247.305 inland water).
- Population: Based on the 2000 census – 18,976,457; 3rd most populous US state after California and Texas. Much of this population lives in New York City. "Upstate" New York has most of the land area in the state.
- State Song: "I Love New York"
- State Flower: Rose
- There are four mountain ranges in New York State: Adirondack, Catskill, Shawangunk and Taconic.
- The highest point in New York State is Mount Marcy in Essex County in the Adirondacks - 5,344 feet above sea level.
- The State has 70,000 miles of rivers and streams, 127 miles of Atlantic Ocean coastline, 9,767 miles of shoreline which includes 8,778 miles of lake shoreline.
Major Cities
Politics
New York is noted for being a liberal state, especially around New York City. Its two Senators currently in the 110th United States Congress are:
- Senator Charles Schumer (D)
- Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton (D)
Its Governor is:
- Governor David A. Paterson (D)
Miscellaneous
New York is the home and birthplace of four American presidents, Martin Van Buren, Millard Filmore, Theodore Roosevelt and Franklin Roosevelt.
External Links
Further reading
- Blond, Becca, and China Williams. Lonely Planet New York State (2004) excerpt and online search from Amazon.com, a guide book.
- Eisenstadt, Peter, Laura-Eve Moss, and Carole F. Huxley, eds. The Encyclopedia Of New York State (2005) 1900 pages of articles by experts. The best starting point.
- Jackson, Kenneth, ed. The Encyclopedia of New York City (1995), excerpt and text search
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