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Recession is taking a toll on seniors...hard times echo their parents' travails Ronald Shewchuk gets a plate for himself and his wife, Helen, at a soup kitchen in Ithaca, N.Y. They have eaten many of their meals there since losing most of their retirement savings. ALBANY,... In this article: Recession, New York, Ithaca, Social Security, and U.S. Department of Agriculture |
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AP Online | 20 hours ago
NY senator pressures NBA on Adidas jersey plan
...to Stern about Adidas' plan to outsource jersey production to Thailand. At stake are about 100 jobs at American Classic Outfitters' upstate New York factory. More than half the uniforms worn by NBA players are manufactured at the plant in...
In this article: Adidas, National Basketball Association, David Stern, Charles Schumer, NEW YORK, Supply chain, U.S. senator, Perry, Georgia, and Asia
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washingtonpost.com | 1 day ago
Diakite, Central Florida edge Albany (N.Y.) 76-72
...Dave Diakite scored a career-high 19 points and made a game-clinching steal to lead Central Florida to a 76-72 victory over Albany (N.Y.) on Saturday. With the Knights (5-1) leading 74-72 in the closing seconds, Diakite picked off an inbounds...
In this article: Central Florida and Florida
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NY officials: Shop smart, be aware of fine print
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - As New Yorkers load up their shopping bags and click through their favorite online stores, state officials are warning consumers to be cautious during the post-Thanksgiving shopping rush. The state Consumer Protection...
In this article: New Yorkers and Thanksgiving
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NY toughens penalties for employer retaliation
...long prohibited employers from firing, demoting, reassigning or cutting the pay of a worker who files a complaint. "Every worker in New York is afforded basic protections under state labor law; minimum wage, meal breaks and the right to...
In this article: Labor Department, David Paterson, Saratoga Race Course, Long Island, and New York
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New York law regulates 'life settlement' industry
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - A new New York law seeks to protect consumers by regulating "life settlements," in which the elderly sell their life insurance for far more than the value upon cancellation to get cash, often to stave off hard times.
In this article: Misdemeanor, Life Insurance Settlement Association, Eric Schneiderman, Neil Breslin, New York, and Florida
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NY apple growers leaving more fruit on trees
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - New York's apple orchards are being carpeted with red as unpicked apples drop to the ground. With the best of the crop off to market, growers say this year it's cheaper to leave leftovers on the trees than to pick and...
In this article: New York, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Knouse Foods
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Court: NY can seize property for new NJ Nets arena
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - New York's top court ruled Tuesday that the state can use eminent domain to force homeowners and businesses to sell their properties for a massive development in Brooklyn that includes a new arena for the New Jersey...
In this article: New Jersey Nets, Brooklyn, Mikhail Prokhorov, and NBA
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New Yorkers clamor for change in Albany: poll
NEW YORK (Reuters) - New Yorkers struggling to make ends meet during the recession are clamoring for change in how lawmakers in the state capital Albany conduct business, according to a survey released on Monday. Seventy-five percent of...
In this article: Revenue, David Paterson, and Recession
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New York (/nuːˈjɔrk/) is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous. The state is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east. The state has a maritime border with Rhode Island east of Long Island, as well as an international border with the Canadian provinces of Ontario to the west, and Quebec to the north. New York is often referred to as New York State to distinguish it from New York City.
New York City, which is geographically the largest city in the state and most populous in the United States, is known for its history as a gateway for immigration to the United States and its status as a financial, cultural, transportation, and manufacturing center. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, it is also a destination of choice for many foreign visitors. Both state and city were named for the 17th century Duke of York, James Stuart, future James II and VII of England and Scotland.
New York was inhabited by the Algonquin, Iroquois, and Lenape Native American groups at the time Dutch and French nationals moved into the region in the early 17th century. First claimed by Henry Hudson in 1609, the region came to have Dutch forts at Fort Orange, near the site of the present-day capital of Albany in 1614, and was colonized by the Dutch in 1624 at both Albany and Manhattan; it later fell to British annexation in 1664.
- Name:
- New York
- Also Known As:
- The Empire State
- Capital:
- Albany
- Motto:
- Excelsior (Latin)
- Largest City:
- New York City
- Governor:
- David Paterson (D)
- Lieutenant Governor:
- Richard Ravitch (D) (disputed)
- Total Area:
- 54,555
- Area of Land:
- 42,462
- Area of Inland Water:
- 18,280
- Latitude:
- 40° 30′ N to 45° 1′ N
- Longitude:
- 71° 51′ W to 79° 46′ W
- Elevation Lowest Point:
- 0
- Lowest Point:
- Atlantic Ocean
- Elevation highest point:
- 5,344
- Highest Point:
- Mount Marcy
- Borders:
- New Jersey, Pennsylvania
- Admittance Date:
- July 26, 1788
- Time Zone:
- Eastern: UTC-5/-4
- Demonym:
- New Yorker
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