New York, often called New York City (NYC), [b] is the most populous city in the United States, located at the southern tip of New York State on one of the world's largest natural harbors. The city comprises five boroughs, each coextensive with a respective county., The official website of the State of New York. Find information about state government agencies and learn more about our programs and services., New York, also called New York State, [b] is a state in the northeastern United States. Bordered by New England to the east, Canada to the north, and Pennsylvania and New Jersey to the south, its territory extends into both the Atlantic Ocean and the Great Lakes., Relive the history of the gay rights movement in New York City in honor of Pride Month. Happy Birthday Paul McCartney! Look back at The Beatles member’s life and career as he turns 83. A, The official website of the City of New York. Find information about important alerts, 311 services, news, programs, events, government employment, the office of the Mayor and elected officials., New York, constituent state of the U.S., one of the 13 original colonies and states. Its capital is Albany and its largest city is New York City, the cultural and financial center of American life. Until the 1960s New York was the country’s leading state in nearly all population, cultural, and economic indexes..