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

Posted on 01/22/2008 8:20:10 PM PST by 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.)
Alabama Maryland Vermont Utah Texas Nevada Wash DC Tennessee Florida Minnesota New Mexico Georgia Louisiana Michigan South Dakota California South Carolina West Virginia Oregon Pennsylvania Wyoming Mississippi Missouri Indiana Virginia Colorado Idaho New Hampshire Hawaii Maine North Carolina Arizona Iowa Alaska Massachusetts Kansas Delaware Washington North Dakota Montana Kentucky Illinois Arkansas Rhode Island New York Ohio Oklahoma Connecticut Nebraska New Jersey Wisconsin








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

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To: Mrs.Nooseman
(((Mrs.Nooseman)))
Thank you. :) Now you have to come for the real tour ;) I volunteered you to cook for a dinner LOL
61 posted on 01/23/2008 7:37:01 AM PST by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. Prayers said for our Heroes!)
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To: GodBlessUSA

LOL.

Yup that is true.We’ll make it happen some day.:0)

Go figure you would volunteer me to cook a meal.LOL.


62 posted on 01/23/2008 7:39:06 AM PST by Mrs.Nooseman (Proudly supporting our Troops and Allies!!!!)
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To: Mrs.Nooseman
Hubby's idea of course I like the idea LOL ;)
63 posted on 01/23/2008 7:55:44 AM PST by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. Prayers said for our Heroes!)
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To: GodBlessUSA
Good morning, GeeBee! What a surprise to wake up this morning and be whisked away to New York! I have been so looking forward to this trip.

You have done a wonderful job on your graphics and presentation (I knew you would!) and I have thoroughly enjoyed reading about your interesting state. I will be back later today to listen to your music links and maybe will have some time to visit for awhile.

Thanks, GeeBee. Some cyber-flowers for ((((((you)))))).....


64 posted on 01/23/2008 8:03:33 AM PST by Mama_Bear (My heroes wear camouflage! God bless our Troops!)
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To: Mama_Bear
I love my cyber flowers! My colors too!

Thanks Bear_Mama ;)
I started viewing threads of the trips of the past the other evening. They are fantastic. Some I had missed seeing. They are such beautiful threads of such lovely places!

65 posted on 01/23/2008 8:07:47 AM PST by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. Prayers said for our Heroes!)
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To: GodBlessUSA
(((((GeeBee))))), your Thread is Absolutely Beautiful! Thank you for this Awesome Journey through New York!


~Bluebird~
New York State Bird

66 posted on 01/23/2008 9:49:16 AM PST by Kitty Mittens (To God Be All Excellent Praise!!)
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To: GodBlessUSA
OUTSTANDING presentation, GeeBee. Thanks for being our tour guide.

Had a brief visit to NYC back in ‘95 when I was a chaperon to a group of high school foreign exchange students. We “did” Boston, NYC, Philly and DC in 7 days. Another trip is on my wish list.

67 posted on 01/23/2008 9:50:12 AM PST by Diver Dave
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To: MEG33; dutchess; DollyCali; Billie; GodBlessUSA; catpuppy; Sundog; Aquamarine; The Mayor; ...
New York IS a beautiful state.


68 posted on 01/23/2008 9:57:23 AM PST by Lady Jag (I dreamed I surfed all day in my monthly donor wonder bra - https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate)
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To: GodBlessUSA

69 posted on 01/23/2008 10:53:20 AM PST by jaycee (("God's love still stands when all else has fallen."))
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To: GodBlessUSA
FINALLY, a cybertour of a state I have visited...although only NYC a few years ago for theater and excellent dining. Looks like there are some wonderful areas to visit.

Thanks for an outstanding presentation GeeBee!!!
70 posted on 01/23/2008 11:47:03 AM PST by dutchess
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To: All; DollyCali; GodBlessUSA; Lady Jag; jaycee; ConorMacNessa; Kitty Mittens; Mrs.Nooseman; LUV W; ..

Old Westbury~ Long Island NY~May
How's this for a change from snow and ice
;o)

71 posted on 01/23/2008 11:55:11 AM PST by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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To: MEG33

Beautiful, Meg.


72 posted on 01/23/2008 12:10:49 PM PST by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3rd Bn. 5th Marines, RVN 1969. St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle!)
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To: Kitty Mittens

Lovely (((Kitty)))
I wish I could see a Bluebird around here. :)
Thanks!


73 posted on 01/23/2008 12:13:02 PM PST by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. Prayers said for our Heroes!)
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To: Diver Dave

Good Afternoon Diver :)
How are you? That’s a nice trip you did with the HS. I’d love to go up to Boston. I love that city too.


74 posted on 01/23/2008 12:14:13 PM PST by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. Prayers said for our Heroes!)
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To: Lady Jag
Hi Lady Jag
If your ever down this way give me a holler. I love Mass. too!
75 posted on 01/23/2008 12:15:37 PM PST by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. Prayers said for our Heroes!)
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To: jaycee

Thanks Jaycee
And it’s one of my favorite of flowers too! :)


76 posted on 01/23/2008 12:16:39 PM PST by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. Prayers said for our Heroes!)
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To: dutchess
Hi Dutchess :)
It’s bad that I have been in NYC in some time. It’s such a fun place to visit. Shows and dinner. I love the South Seaport!
77 posted on 01/23/2008 12:17:45 PM PST by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. Prayers said for our Heroes!)
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To: MEG33
Wow! So Beautiful!! Here's some photos of hundreds, I wanted to post and didn't :)
Albany...

The falls at night

South Street Seaport

78 posted on 01/23/2008 12:26:52 PM PST by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. Prayers said for our Heroes!)
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79 posted on 01/23/2008 12:35:03 PM PST by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. Prayers said for our Heroes!)
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To: GodBlessUSA

Isn’t the Red Rose your State flower, G. B.?


80 posted on 01/23/2008 12:44:55 PM PST by jaycee (("God's love still stands when all else has fallen."))
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