New York Facts and History

The Dutch first settled along the Hudson River in 1624; two years later they established the colony of New Amsterdam on Manhattan Island. In 1664, the English took control of the area and renamed it New York.

Who founded New York state?

In 1624 the first permanent Dutch settlement was established at Fort Orange (now Albany). One year later Peter Minuit purchased Manhattan Island from the Indians for trinkets worth about 60 Dutch guilders and founded the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam (now New York City), which was surrendered to the English in 1664.

What is New York known for?

New York is divided into five boroughs – Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, the Bronx, and the best-known of all, Manhattan. This is where you will find most of the city's top attractions, such as the Empire State Building, Central Park, Times Square, the Chrysler Building and more.Dec 15, 2015

What is a fun fact about New York?

List of New York Facts and Trivia. The first American chess tournament was held in New York in 1843. The 641 mile transportation network known as the Governor Thomas E. Dewey Thruway is the longest toll road in the United States. A brewer named Matthew Vassar founded Vassar College in Poughkeepsie in 1861.

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The first American chess tournament was held in New York in 1843.

The 641 mile transportation network known as the Governor Thomas E. Dewey Thruway is the longest toll road in the United States.

A brewer named Matthew Vassar founded Vassar College in Poughkeepsie in 1861.

In 1979 Vassar students were the first from a private college to be granted permission to study in the People's Republic of China.

The Fashion Institute of Technology in Manhattan is the only school in the world offering a Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing.

Union College in Schenectady is regarded as the Mother of Fraternities because Delta Phi is the oldest continually operating fraternity and Kappa Alpha and Sigma Phi Societies were started on the campus.

The Woodstock Music and Arts Fair was actually held in Bethel.

Dairying is New York's most important farming activity with over 18,000 cattle and or calves farms.

In 1807 The Clermont made its maiden voyage from New York City to Albany making the vessel the first successful steamboat.

Sam Schapiro began the Kosher wine industry on New York's Lower East side with their famous extra heavy original concord wine in 1899.
New York City has 722 miles of subway track.
Power Mill Park situated outside Rochester has a house on Park Road shaped like a group of mushrooms.

Chittenago is the home of L. Frank Baum, author of the "Wizard of Oz". It features a yellow brick inlaid sidewalks leading to Aunti Em's and other Oz-themed businesses. Chittenago is the location of an annual Munchkins parade.

Oneida is home of the world's smallest church with the dimensions of 51" x 81".

The first daily Yiddish newspaper appeared in 1885 in New York City.

The first international sports hero, boxer Bill Richmond of Staten Island, was born August 5, 1763.

The "New York Post" established in 1803 by Alexander Hamilton is the oldest running newspaper in the United States.

John Babcock invented both the indoor rowing machine and the sliding seat during the winter of 1869/1870.

The first railroad in America ran a distance of 11 miles between Albany and Schenectady.

The first capital of the United States was New York City. In 1789 George Washington took his oath as president on the balcony at Federal Hall.

                  The Statue of Liberty🔥♥️

The Statue of Liberty was France's gift to America. Built in 1886, it remains a famous world symbol of freedom and one of the greatest American icons. It is one of the world's largest statues, standing just under 152 feet tall from the base to the torch, and weighing approximately 450,000 pounds.

You can see the statue from land, with particularly good views from Battery Park, on the southern tip of Manhattan. However, to truly appreciate the Statue of Liberty, it's best to take a short boat trip to Liberty Island and see it up close. You can walk around the base, enter the pedestal, or, with advance reservations, go right up to the crown.

On a tour to the Statue of Liberty, you have the option to stop at Ellis Island and explore the Immigration Museum. This fantastic museum is located in the historic immigration station complex, where thousands of immigrants were processed before entering the United States. Displays focus on the process, the experiences, and the stories of the people who came through here on their journey to the United States. You can even search the on-site computer database to see a record of immigrants who came through here.

Tickets to go inside the statue sell out. Pre-purchasing tickets is a must during the high season and a good idea at any time of year. The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Guided Tour is a three-hour trip that takes you to both the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Note: Buying tickets at the ferry can be tricky, with hawkers claiming to be "official representatives" trying to sell you more expensive tickets before you can find the ticket booth.