New York is located in the
Northeastern corner of the United States,
on the Atlantic Coast.
The area was inhabited by the Algonquin, Iroquois, and
Lenape people at the time europeans moved into the region in the
early 17th century.
The state was named in honor of the Duke of York,
James Stuart, who later became king of England and Scotland.
New York became an independent state
on July 9, 1776 and enacted its constitution in 1777.
The state ratified the United States Constitution on July 26, 1788
and became the 11th state.
About 1/3 of all of the battles of the Revolutionary War took place
in New York.
New York covers 54556 mi² (141299 km²),
sharing borders with
Vermont,
Massachusetts,
Connecticut,
New Jersey,
Rhode Island,
and Pennsylvania.
It is also bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, Lake Erie,
Lake Ontario, and the Canadian provinces of
Quebec and Ontario.
New York is the 3rd largest
state in population (after California and
Texas), with a population around 20 million
living in 62 counties.
WEATHER
New York lies entirely within the humid continental zone.
There is much variation between regions.
The 3 main climatic areas are:
- the southeastern lowlands,
which have the warmest temperatures and the longest season between frosts.
- the uplands of the Catskills and Adirondacks, where winters are cold and summers cool.
- the snow belt along the Great Lakes Plain, one of the snowiest areas in the United States.
June, July, especially August and even early September can be very hot and humid with amazing thunderstorms.
In August and September, New York
often gets tropical storms and occasionally a hurricane.
Tornadoes are rare, but hurricanes and tropical storms
sometimes cause heavy damage to Long Island.
December through early March count on temperatures near or below
freezing at least for part of the day, plus the possibility of
real snow storms, freezing rain and bitter cold winds,
especially in January. The weather here is variable and
some years there is no snow.
The record low temperature for the state is –52 ° F (–47 ° C).
The record high is 108 ° F (42 ° C).
Annual precipitation ranges from over 50 in (127 cm)
in the higher elevations to about 30 in (76 cm) in the areas
near Lake Ontario and Lake Champlain.
Because of all its energy use and the tall buildings, New York City
has its own micro~climate so that it is hotter in the summer and warmer in
winter than the surrounding suburbs.
Manhattan Island is surrounded by water and is only 87 feet above sea level.
New York City has an
annual mean temperature of 55 ° F (13 ° C),
with a normal maximum of 62 ° F (17 ° C)
and a normal minimum of 47 ° F (8 ° C).
New York City has an average
annual precipitation of 50 in (126 cm),
with a mean annual snowfall of 29 in (74 cm);
New York City has
fewer days of precipitation than other major populated areas
(120 days annually, compared with 168 days for Buffalo).
Buffalo is the windiest city in the state,
with a mean hourly wind speed of about 12 mph (19 km/hr).
ECONOMY
The Business Council of New York State
is the largest business organization in New York State,
representing the interests of large and small firms
throughout the state.
Council membership is made up of thousands of
member companies, as well as local chambers
of commerce and professional and trade associations.
The primary function of the Council is to
serve as an advocate for employers in the state
political and policy~making arena,
working for a healthier business climate,
economic growth, and jobs.
New York's gross state product
ranks 3rd in size behind the larger states of
California and Texas.
New York is a major agricultural
producer, ranking among the top 5 states for
agricultural products (over US$3 billion). The state has about 25% of its land invested in farms.
New York's main agricultural
outputs are dairy products, cattle and other livestock, vegetables, apples, cherries, cabbage, potatoes, onions, maple syrup and many others.
The south shore of Lake Ontario
provides the right mix of soils for many fruit orchards.
The south shore of Lake Erie and the southern Finger Lakes
hillsides have many vineyards.
New York is the nation's 3rd largest
grape~producing state, and 2nd largest wine producer.
The main industrial outputs are printing & publishing,
scientific instruments, electric equipment, machinery,
chemical products, and tourism.
The state also has a large manufacturing sector that includes printing and the production of garments, furs, railroad equipment and bus vehicles.
Albany and the Hudson Valley are world centers of nano~technology and micro~chip manufacturing,
while the Rochester area specializes in photographic equipment and imaging.
New York exports a wide variety of
goods such as foodstuffs, commodities, minerals, manufactured goods,
cut diamonds, and automobile parts.
Canada is a very important economic partner for the state, roughly 25% of the state's total worldwide exports go to Canada.
New York's
largest imports are oil, gold, aluminum, natural gas,
electricity, rough diamonds, and lumber.
Tourism is a large part of the economy.
New York is the state
of choice for foreign visitors,
leading both Florida
and California in tourism.
Canadian visitors spend
around 500 million US$ annually.
New York City is the center of banking,
finance and communication in the
United States and
is the location of the New York
Stock Exchange, the largest stock exchange in the world
by dollar volume.
Many of the world's largest corporations are based in New York City.
A commercial fishing industry is located along the Atlantic side
of Long Island.
The principal catches of value are clams, lobsters, squid, and flounder.
SCHOOLS
The University of the State of New York
is the most
complete, interconnected system of educational services in the
United States.
The Board of Regents and its State Education Department govern education
from prekindergarten to graduate school. They are constitutionally
responsible for setting education policy, standards and rules -
and are legally required to ensure that the
policies are carried out.
The Board and Department govern 39 licensed professions,
provide vocational and educational services to people with disabilities,
guide local government records programs, supervise public broadcasting,
and operate the State Archives, Library and Museum.
USNY oversees:
- More than 7000 public and private elementary and secondary schools.
- 248 public and private colleges and universities.
- 251 proprietary (for~profit) schools.
- Nearly 7000 libraries.
- 750 museums.
- The State Archives.
- Vocational rehabilitation and other services for adults with disabilities.
- Special education services for pre~school and school~age
children and teenagers.
- A special School for the blind.
- A special School for the deaf.
- 25 public broadcasting facilities, including 7 public
television stations.
- More than half a million professionals practicing in
38 licensed professions, including pharmacy, architecture,
accounting, and nursing.
- 200 thousand certified public school teachers, counselors, and administrators.
The Board of Regents sets overall education policy for the
State of New York and heads
The University of the State of New York.
The USNY has one main
purpose - to raise the knowledge, skill, and opportunity of all the people in
New York State.
The University of the State of New York (USNY) is not the same
as The State University of New York (SUNY). SUNY is the State's
system of public colleges and universities. While the SUNY system is
part of the 248 colleges and universities included in
The University of the State of New York, SUNY is a separate and
distinct organization with its own administration.
For more details please contact the
New York State Dept of Education.
HOSPITALITY
No matter what you like to see and do,
you can find it in New York State!
Experience the excitement of live professional sports or
horses racing down the last stretch.
Watch big~name entertainment, then play games of chance at
New York State's casinos.
Enjoy the thrill of rides, a water park, mini~golf or go~karts at one of
the many amusement parks or family entertainment centers.
For those who wish to take things a bit slower;
golf, fishing, boating or relaxing on the beach await.
New York is
world~famous for shopping, spas and fine cuisine.
From hotels to houseboats,
New York State is ready to accommodate.
It's easy to find accommodations that meet your needs.
From Long Island to the Greater Niagara Region and anywhere in between,
you will find what you are looking for.
New York offers the finest accommodations, from 5~star luxury to
budget hostels, from high~rise hotels to
outdoor campgrounds.
If you’re a nature or outdoor enthusiast, New York State is the place for you!
Home to 176 state parks,
thousands of miles of rivers, streams, canals, lakes and ocean shores,
New York State offers outdoor activities for everyone.
Bring your bicycle, boat or hiking boots and explore breathtaking views
of mountain ranges, lush river valleys, and shimmering lakes.
For more details please contact
New York State Tourism.
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