New York State Report

Have you ever visited New York? Have you ever wondered about what it was like to live there when it was a colony? There are many facts that helped to shape New York to what it is. There are a few facts that are very important to how New York has evolved into the great city it is. For one it was founded in 1624 and was called New Netherland. Also later in time New Jersey split off from New York. These are just a few of the many facts about the New York Colony. New York is an interesting colony with a lot of history behind it.

Surprisingly it was the latter, that NYC adopted first. There are several important reasons for this. First, NYC merchants, fearing that if the south formed a new nation, it would lower its tariffs and make NYC's ports obsolete. There was a great fear that New Orleans, not NYC, would be the major port city to the continent, and would control all imports heading to the vast lands west of the Mississippi river and all cotton exports. NYC's dominance of goods imported and exported had lasted for almost 200 years, and many feared it would be over.

The State of New York is famous for its amazing city (New York City), shops, and

Sig.: 1. New Netherlands was also known as New York, which has grown to be a very influential state.

The borough of Brooklyn is known for its excellent resteraunts, iconic bars and spacious parks. There is something else that Brooklyn is also know for, although it never gets much attention. It is something that changed the world we live in today, and many fail to mention that Brooklyn is where its birthplace was.

The History of the (New York State Flag) and How New York Came to be.

New York City’s population is a little over 8.3 million people. 8.3 million people are spread out among five boroughs and each have their own set routine. Each one of those 8.3 million see New York in a different way becuase “You start building your private New York the first time you lay eyes on it” (“City Limits” 4). Some people are like Colson Whitehead who “was born here and thus ruined for anywhere else” (“City Limits” 3). Others may have “moved here a couple years ago for a job. Maybe [they] came here for school” (“City Limits” 3). Different reasons have brought these people together. They are grouped as New Yorkers, but many times, living in New York is their only bond. With on going changes and never ending commotion, it is hard to

The New York State Comptroller possesses a lot of power because it deals with the finances and money the State has and manages. The Comptroller is the checks and balances, but on a State level. Unlike on a Federal level it does not keep the Judicial, Executive and Legislative branches in check, but keeps the city council, mayor and other branches of government in check. The Comptroller presides over the investments of municipal pension funds, audits city agencies and is essentially the state's chief accountant/financial officer. Even though they have all this authority they are not allowed to make laws, so this authority is seen when they issue financial proposals that they government can decide to turn into laws. Their opinions and perspectives are highly valued and taken into account. The Comptroller oversees the billion dollar budget by ensuring the tax dollars are spent well, collecting funds and taxes to pay for state programs and examining government contracts.

New York City is the largest and one of the oldest cities in the United States, having been 'rediscovered' by Henry Hudson in 1609 while working for the Dutch East Indies Company. New Amsterdam, as it was then known, was settled in 1614 by Dutch fur traders and became the most important port in America. (Reed, 2011) The two rivers flowing on each side of Manhattan grant easy access to the ocean, and Henry Hudson remarked that the harbor was the best natural harbor he had ever seen in the world. For hundreds of years the city has been at the epicenter of world trade, and immigration to the new world. Millions of immigrants have filled the streets of New York, from Europe, Africa, South America, Asia, and elsewhere.

The Netherlands permitted so many non-Dutch to settle there, because few Danes desired to leave their country. Thus the Dutch East India Company recruited settlers from a number of European countries and transported African slaves. In 1664 the British seized New Amsterdam and renamed it New York, the city retained its remarkable mix of people. It is only fitting that New York would become the most diverse city in the world.

New York is a place with a diversity and plenty of room to grow in any direction you choose. New York City is a place of many opportunities. It gives me a feeling that I can accomplish anything I set out to do.

The Dutch occupied Brooklyn in 1634 and till this day the area has found to still have a huge amount of Dutch influence in architecture. However, in 1664 the British had later conquered what had been developing into the New Netherlands. The British later recognized it as the Providence of New York and named the borough after King Charles II (192).

David O’Sullivan, from Yonkers NY, brought up some positive things about living in New York City. He talked about the very social environment. “I moved from there to Morehead, KY and it is totally opposite. I like clubs, bowling alleys, a choice of a million restaurants to eat at, and places to hang out, which are the things New York City has.” David also brought up the point that you do not have to own a car in the city. He took the subway everywhere, and got around much faster than compared to dealing with

Although regarded as the `most populated city ' in the United States, the whole city has something interesting to offer everyone. It is sub divided into five boroughs , being Queens , The Bronx , Brooklyn , Manhattan , and Staten Island respectively .The landmarks in New York city are known all over the world . There is the famous Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, Wall Street, the sky scrapers, and the World Trade Center, now called ground zero. One of Manhattan’s famous landmarks is Times Square. Different kinds of lights illuminate the area, where people are

Ever since I can remember I have had a fascination with New York City, partly because the way that the movies have portrayed it as being almost magical and full of endless possibilities way but mostly because I love large cities. Although I live near Glasgow which could be considered to be a large city I don’t think it has the same allure as NYC. The architecture is so different and I think that what makes New York so special. Endless rows of skyscrapers that send shadows flowing