A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....01-23-08....New York State

[GodBlessUSA]

A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day

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Over the past four years we have taken A Few of FR's Finest on a cyber tour of many of the states in this great land of ours; today we are featuring the state of New York.

If you'd like to see the other states we've visited since Mama_Bear took us to "Sweet Home Alabama" on May 23, 2003, just click on each STATE on the map below, and the thread will open in a separate window. (States with a white * have not been profiled yet.)

NY is such a beautiful state. Offering so much; cities, farms, mountains, beaches and more.

State Abbreviation - NY
State Capital - Albany
Largest Cities - New York City, Buffalo, Rochester,Syracuse, Albany
Biggest City - New York City
New York is the 27th largest state in the USA
Main Rivers - Hudson River, Mohawk River, Genesee River
Bordering States - Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island (water border)
Bordering Country - Canada
Bordering Bodies of Water - Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, Lake Champlain, Atlantic Ocean
State Nickname - The Empire State
State Motto - Excelsior (Ever Upwards)
New York farms produce cattle and calves, corn and poultry, and vegetables and fruits. The state is a leading wine producer.
State Song - "I Love New York"

*New York harbor was visited by Verrazano in 1524
*The Hudson River was first explored by Henry Hudson in 1609.
*The English named New York in honor of the Duke of York.
*Existing as a colony of Great Britain for over a century, New York declared its independence on July 9, 1776, becoming one of the original 13 states of the Federal Union.
*New York City became the first capital of the new nation, where President George Washington was inaugurated on April 30, 1789
*"The Empire State," an expression possibly originated by George Washington.
*The New York Stock Exchange,Wall Street, was founded in 1792, has become the center of world finance
*In 1809, Robert Fulton's "North River Steamboat," the first successful steam-propelled vessel, began a new era in transportation.
*The Erie Canal was finished in 1825. The canal opened up vast areas of New York to commerce and settlement, and enabled port cities such as Buffalo to grow and prosper.
*President Grover Cleveland dedicated the Statue of Liberty on October 28, 1886, when the last rivet was put into place.
*New York City became the "melting pot." The Statue of Liberty, with its famous inscription, "Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.
More reading on History of NY
US 50.com

United States Military Academy ~ The Academy is located at West Point, New York, on a scenic overlook of the Hudson River, about 50 miles north of New York City.

USMA mission
"To educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets so that each graduate is a commissioned leader of character committed to the values of Duty, Honor, Country and prepared for a career of professional excellence and service to the Nation as an officer in the United States Army."

All cadets receive a Bachelor of Science degree, which is designed specifically to meet the intellectual requirements of a commissioned officer in today's Army.

  

The Regions New York State has many different types of landforms. New York has mountains and valleys, forests and rolling hills. There are streams, raging rivers with waterfalls, and beaches on the Atlantic Ocean. New York has great ranges in elevation. The southeastern part of the state that touches the Atlantic Ocean is at sea level, or 0 ft. in elevation. The highest part of New York is over 5,000 feet!
Here are some pictures from just a few of the regions.

Adirondacks
Capital Saratoga
And Their Off....        Catskills
    
Finger Lakes
                    Greater Niagara

    
Long Island        New York City

    

For More information: NY State Tourism and information.

NY Sport Teams

GO Giants! ;)

The U.S. Open tennis tournament is held annually in August and September over a two-week period at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in the Queens borough of New York City.

  

MMmmmm....New York Pizza, New York Style Cheese Cake, Bagels and Surf and Turf!

I tried so hard to get some of the older famous NY Tunes. I didn't have much luck. I hope you enjoy the music!

Frank Sinatra ~ New York New York
Sidewalks of New York ~ Dick Wellstood piano
Sidewalks of New York ~ Nat King Cole
Rosemary Clooney ~ I'll Take Manhattan
Harry Connick, Jr ~ Autumn In NY
Billy Joel ~ New York State of Mind
Billy Joel ~ Down Easter Alexa
Kofi ~ Harlem Nocturne
Art Garfunkel ~ A Heart In New York
George Benson ~ On Broadway
Eagles ~ New York Minute
Christopher Cross ~ Caught Between The Moon And New York City
Sting ~ Englishman in New York
The Rolling Stone ~ Harlem Shuffle
Manhattan Transfer ~ Boy From NY City
Petula Clark ~ Downtown

03-27-07 ~ Hall of Fame #19 ~ Final

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 01-21,22-08 MilitaryTribute

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' Every Thursday at the Finest The guy's good, folks!

[beachn4fun]

Good morning, y'all.
Oh boy, a trip to NY. I've got my bag packed and ready to go.
I wouldn't mind living in parts of NY, except it's TOO COLD!

[DollyCali]

Well, my goodness.. I was posting from IE & didn’t realize I was in Wheelbarrow’s account (He had asked me to send him some things & I did that a few weeks ago & really hadn’t posted from here since.. )

I normally am in Firefox but come here just to usually quickly view the Finest to see the correct colors etc

Both wheelbarrow comments are from me all.. sorry for confusion. Now I have to get out of that account & save it in IE in mine.

[DollyCali]

After all the states are done perhaps we can on occasion do “Special places in USA”

I would think that The Grand canyon, NYC, the Keys, Niagara are just a few that could be hi lighted.

[DollyCali]

Above.. Dunkirk at the Lake facing West (March 07)

Above ..Dunkirk at Lake facing NW

I think most of my Niagara pix are on one of many external hard drives & no time now to check.

Most of my NY time has been spent in the NW part of state..

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning Beachn :) LuvW was talking about her and Mrs. N coming for a visit. You better come too :) Of course it will be during the warmer months too!

[GodBlessUSA]

LOL! It took me but a moment and I knew who was writing. ;)

[jaycee]

Dolly, this thread and posts of everyone makes me want to travel. Guess I will just use the net for that now!

[GodBlessUSA]

Beautiful photos Dolly!
I haven’t been up to Niagara in years. It’s so beautiful up there. I’d love to take a trip up to Lake George too. When I was younger, I use to just drive upstate and enjoy the mountains/farms. I attempted skiing. We’ll leave it at that. ;) Life gets so busy I really need to plan to do that trip again someday soon.

[GodBlessUSA]

They do, LOL!! I was going through the threads made on the map above. It really makes you want to pack your bags. :)

[The Mayor]

Entrance to my Island... : )

Welcome to New York, Pay toll ahead!

[GodBlessUSA]

Yes and those places and more. They are just so lovely. I always said to hubby when we retire, if we travel, traveling the states is what I would like to do. There are so many beautiful places to visit. I always wanted to see the Grand Canyon. I have always wanted to see Mount Rushmore.

[GodBlessUSA]

LOL! Maybe when I finally get up there for a visit,...The tolls will have been stopped by some very organized brilliant person and others helping. :)

[GodBlessUSA]

I’m hoping to do a thread on Niagara Falls. I need more pictures. ;) My Dad went to school there. I remember visiting your area and it is so beautiful up there. I was so amazed by the falls. :)

[ConorMacNessa]

Happy Warm and Fuzzy Wednesday to Finest FRiends!

[The Mayor]

I have a couple good sources for images, but let me know and I will take some pictures for the thread.

Hopefully the tolls will be gone pretty soon, then we focus on the thruway authority! : )

[jaycee]

“Welcome to New York, Pay toll ahead!”

LOLOLOL~~~~ETC.

[jaycee]

Hi Conor......adorable pic!

[GodBlessUSA]

I hope all your work and efforts that the tolls are removed soon too, The Mayor. It's ridiculous.

I would so appreciate some pictures for the thread! I will let you know when I start up working on that thread.

[GodBlessUSA]

LOL!! Those Bulldogs are adorable :)

Happy WFW Conor! :)

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Good morning GB.

Thank you for taking us on a tour of your State.

I enjoyed the trip.:)