New York

New York Relocation Information

New York is bordered by Canada to the north, by Vermont, Connecticut and Massachusetts to the east, by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and Lake Erie, Canada, and Lake Ontario to the west. New York is the 27th largest state by area, and with a population of approx. 19 million, is the 3rd most populous state.

New York was admitted to the Union as the 11th state on July 26, 1788. Major industries in New York include finance, communications, international trade, publishing, fashion, communications, farming (fruit and dairy), and tourism.The English took over of the area that had been called "New Netherland" in 1664, and renamed it New York to honor of the Duke of York (York is a city in England). The nickname of New York is "The Empire State". New York City serves as the financial center of the developed economies of the world, and is also host to the United Nations.

New York has several state taxes, including a personal income tax, state sales tax, and property taxes.

State Capital: Albany
State Motto: Excelsior (Ever Upwards)
State Bird: Eastern Bluebird
State Flower: Rose
State Song: "I Love New York"
State Fruit: Apple
State Tree: Sugar Maple
State Gem: Garnet
State Fish: Brook trout

State Relocation Information Guide

State Ranking:
Most Liveable State: 32
Lowest Overall Taxes: 49
Best Environment for Education: 10
Lowest Crime: 20

In 2008, Coldwell Banker looked at the cost of a typical 2,200-square-foot house with 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, a family room and a two-car garage. The neighborhood - a more subjective measure - is one "typical for corporate middle-management transferees." The following is a sample of cities in the state:

Albany	$326250
Binghamton	211954
Buffalo	264900
Katonah	888750
Long Island	573000
Middletown	378333
Queens	722500
Rochester	258164
Rye	860000
Staten Island	618000
Syracuse	198600

Cities in the state that ranked in the top 100 "Best Places to Live" by CNNMoney.com include:

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Major cities in New York include the City of New York by far the largest city in the State, and Rochester, Syracuse, Buffalo, and the capital, Albany. Long Island is a large island to the south of the mainland of New York.

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