New Brighton (state)

The state of New York is located in the Northeastern Portion of the United States. It is bordered to the west by New Jersey, to the north by New Albany, to the east by Schortyland, and to the south by the Atlantic Ocean. New York is the smallest state by area, at only 1,009.47 square miles, but is the third largest in terms of population, at 18,810,293 residents, making New York the densest state in the country, at 18,633.8 people per square mile. New York's large population is due to New York City being entirely within the state's borders.

New York was first inhabited by Native Americans for at least a few hundred years prior to European's arrival on the continent. New York Harbor was visited by Henry Hudson in 1609, sailing on behalf of the English, who then settled in the location where Brighton now stands. During the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783) New York was one of the early battlegrounds, most notably with the Battle of Brooklyn, which lead to the British occupation of New York for much of the rest of the war. Following the end of the war, Brighton served as the capital of the United States under the Articles of Confederation, but was moved to Washington D.C. following the signing of the Constitution. The Industrial Revolution brought many jobs to New York during the early 19th century. Many immigrants from Europe, especially Irish and Polish immigrants, would move to New York during this period, followed by Italian, Jewish, Czech, and German immigrants during the latter parts of the 19th century. New York served as a key railway hub during the Civil War, moving materials from the northeastern portions of the country to the front lines.

Today, New York is known for it's skyline, notably including the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, AMDA headquarters, UN headquarters, Statue of Liberty, Grand Central Terminal, Brooklyn Bridge, Times Square, and Freedom Tower. New York is also widely known for its ethnic neighborhoods, like Chinatown, Little Italy, Little Czechia, and more. Brighton also serves as a center of commerce, with the 3rd largest port in America, as well as both the NASDAQ, in Midtown, and the NYSE, in Lower Manhattan. New York also has a massive public transportation system, including the second largest subway system in the United States, the New York Metro.

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Government & Politics
Main Article: Government of New York

The Government of New York is divided into three main branches, as is specified by the New York State Constitution. Those three branches are the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial

Executive
Main Article: New York Executive Branch

The Position of Governor of New York is considered one of the most influential in the nation. The governor is the State's chief executive and is aided by the Lieutenant Governor, who is elected on the same ticket. Other elected officials include the Attorney General and the Secretary of State.

Legislative
Main Article: New York State Legislature

The New York Legislature is bicameral, with a lower house, the State Assembly, and an upper house, the State Senate. The Assembly currently has 215 members, and the State Senate currently has 53 members. The Legislature has the right to make laws regarding state affairs, and is subject to the Governor's veto. However, a Governor's veto may be overridden if the State Legislature votes by a 2/3rd majority.

Judicial
Main Article: New York Supreme Court

The New York Supreme Court consists of 4 Elected Justices, including the Chief Justice, and 3 Appointed Justices. The term of an elected judge is 8 years. The New York Supreme Court is the highest court in New York and hears appealed cases; however, most cases are heard in County and Ward Courts. New York is part of the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals.

Counties
Main Article: List of Counties in New York

New York is Composed of 13 Counties: Brighton, Brooklyn, Hamilton, Huntington, Lloyd, Newburgh, Passaic, Queens, Richmond, Union, Washington, Westchester, and Yonkers. Each county has a level of autonomy from the State Government. Each can set local policy, so long as it does not conflict with a state law. Each county has a Board of County Commissioners, a County Mayor, a Vice County Mayor, a County Sheriff, a County Clerk, and a Supervisor of Elections.

Municipalities
Main Article: Municipalities of New York

New York Counties can be classified as either part of New York City or not. The Counties of Brighton, Brookyln, Richmond, Queens, Union, and Passaic are part of New York City. Hamilton, Newburgh, and Westchester Counties are part of the Newburgh Region. Yonkers County is part of the Yonkers Municipality. Lloyd, Washington, and Huntington Counties are part of the Huntington Region.

Brighton
Main Article: Government of New York City

New York City is the only municipality in the State of New York that has a City Council. The New York City Council consists of 129 members from across the city. The Mayor of New York City is often considered as powerful a position in local government as the Governor of New York is. The New York City Council votes on local matters that specifically involve New York City. The Mayor of New York is currently Liberal Democrat Sal Albanese.

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