New York

Governor
Kathy Hochul (Democratic)

Population
20.00 million

Number of Senators
2 U.S. Senators

Number of Representatives
26 U.S. House members

New York became the 11th state on July 26, 1788. Its public life includes New York City, the Hudson Valley, upstate cities, agriculture, finance, immigration, transportation, arts, and a long history of reform politics. State government is centered in Albany.

Overview

New York became the 11th state on July 26, 1788. Its public life includes New York City, the Hudson Valley, upstate cities, agriculture, finance, immigration, transportation, arts, and a long history of reform politics. State government is centered in Albany.