Looking west down Broadway at downtown Troy.

Troy is a city in New York, USA and is the county seat of Rensselaer County. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 49,170; in 1910, the population was 76,813. The city is named after the legendary city of Troy. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2272x1704, 1118 KB) Summary Troy, NY, looking West down Broadway from the West end of the RPI campus. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2272x1704, 1118 KB) Summary Troy, NY, looking West down Broadway from the West end of the RPI campus. ... A panorama of Sydney, Australia at night. ... Official language(s) None, English de facto Capital Largest city Albany New York City Area  Ranked 27th  - Total 54,520 sq mi  (141,205 km²)  - Width 285 miles (455 km)  - Length 330 miles (530 km)  - % water 13. ... A county seat is an administrative center for a county. ... Rensselaer County is a county in the state of New York. ... -1... Walls of the excavated city of Troy Troy (Ancient Greek Τροία Troia, also Ίλιον; Latin: Troia, Ilium) is a legendary city, scene of the Trojan War, described in the Trojan War cycle, especially in the Iliad, one of the two epic poems attributed to Homer. ...

The City of Troy is located on the western edge of the county. Troy is home to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, the Emma Willard School, and is the hometown of Uncle Sam.[1] The headquarters for both The Record newspaper and MapInfo Corporation are located in the city. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, or RPI, is a private university in Troy, New York, near Albany, founded in 1824 by Stephen Van Rensselaer. ... The Emma Willard School is an independent university-preparatory boarding school for young women, located in Troy, New York offering grades 9-12 and PG. It was founded by the womens advocate Emma Willard in 1814 and has an endowment of $91 million. ... J. M. Flaggs Uncle Sam recruited soldiers for World War I. Uncle Sam is a national personification of the United States dating from the War of 1812. ... MapInfo Corporation is a business intelligence company, headquartered in Troy, New York. ...

Nicknames: "The Collar City", "Home of Uncle Sam"

History

The site of the city was a part of the Van Rensselaer grant of 1629. Dirck Van der Heyden was one of the first settlers. In 1707, he purchased a farm of 65 acres (26 hectares) which in 1787 was laid out as a village. Kiliaen Van Rensselaer (1585 - 1643) was a Dutch merchant who was heavily involved in the Colonial American trade market. ... Events March 4 - Massachusetts Bay Colony is granted a Royal charter. ... Events January 1 - John V is crowned King of Portugal April 25 - Allied army is defeated by Bourbonic army at Almansa (Spain) in the War of the Spanish Succession. ... An acre is an English unit of area, which is also frequently used in the United States and some Commonwealth countries. ... A hectare (symbol ha) is a unit of area, equal to 10,000 square meters, commonly used for measuring land area. ... 1787 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ...

The name Troy (after the legendary city of Troy, made famous in Homer's Iliad) was adopted in 1789, and the region was formed into the "Town of Troy" in 1791 from part of the Rensselaerwyck Manor. Troy became a village in 1801 and was chartered as a city in 1816. Walls of the excavated city of Troy Troy (Ancient Greek Τροία Troia, also Ίλιον; Latin: Troia, Ilium) is a legendary city, scene of the Trojan War, described in the Trojan War cycle, especially in the Iliad, one of the two epic poems attributed to Homer. ... The Homère Caetani bust at the Louvre, a 2nd century Roman copy of a 2nd century BC Greek original. ... The Iliad (Ancient Greek Ιλιάς, Ilias) tells part of the story of the siege of the city of Ilium, i. ... 1789 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Rensselaerwyck is the name of a colonial estate that was located in what is now New York, USA. The estate was land purchased by Kiliaen Van Rensselaer, a Dutch merchant and investor in the Dutch West India Company. ... The Union Jack, flag of the newly formed United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. ... 1816 was a leap year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ...

Samuel Wilson, a Troy butcher and meatpacker during the time of the War of 1812, is believed by many to have been the inspiration for the personification of the United States known as Uncle Sam. Uncle Sam Wilson Samuel Wilson (Uncle Sam) (September 13, 1766 - July 31, 1854) was a meat-packer in Troy, New York. ... The War of 1812 (in Britain, the American War of 1812 to 1815), was fought between the United States and British Empire from 1812 to 1815, on land in North America and at sea around the world. ... J. M. Flaggs Uncle Sam recruited soldiers for World War I. Uncle Sam is a national personification of the United States dating from the War of 1812. ...

William Marcy, a notable politician of his era, resided in Troy. He was an associate justice of the New York State Supreme Court, was elected as a Jacksonian Democrat to the United States Senate, serving from 1831 until 1833 and later became Governor of New York, a position he held from 1833 until 1839. Marcy served as United States Secretary of War in the Cabinet of President James K. Polk and United States Secretary of State under President Franklin Pierce. Mount Marcy, the highest peak in New York, and the Town of Marcy in Oneida County are named after him. William Learned Marcy (December 12, 1786–July 4, 1857) was an American statesman. ...

John Morrissey, "undefeated boxing champion" (According to the Troy Record) Irish mobster, founder of Saratoga Race Course, and Senator from New York emigrated to Troy from Tipperary,Ireland in 1854 at the age of 3. He died in 1877 and was buried in St. Peter's Cemetery. John Morrissey (1831-1878) John Morrissey (February 12, 1831 - May 1, 1878) aka Old Smoke was a boxer and a gang member in New York in the 1850s and later became a Democratic senator in New York backed by Tammany Hall. ... Saratoga Race Course is a famous horse-racing track in Saratoga Springs, New York. ...

Troy has been nearly destroyed by fire three times. In 1892, there were election riots there during which Robert Ross was murdered. One of his alleged slayers, "Bat" Shea, was executed in 1896. 1892 (MDCCCXCII) was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... 1896 (MDCCCXCVI) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...

Lansingburgh was a former town and village in Rensselaer County that was annexed by Troy in 1900. Lansingburgh is thus often referred to as "North Troy". To avoid confusion with streets in Troy following Lansingburgh's annexation by the city of Troy, Lansingburgh's numbered streets were renamed. Lansingburgh's 1st Street, 2nd Street, 3rd Street, etc., became North Troy's 101st Street, 102nd Street, 103rd Street, etc. Lansingburgh was home to the Lansingburgh Academy. Categories: Possible copyright violations ... 1900 (MCM) was an exceptional common year starting on Monday. ... The Lansingburgh Academy was a seminary in Lansingburgh in the U.S. state of New York just north of the city of Troy from the late 18th century to 1900, when the building was leased, and later sold, to the local public school district, used initially as a high school. ...

Through much of the 19th and into the early 20th century, Troy was not only one of the most prosperous cities in New York State, but also one of the most prosperous cities in the entire country, overshadowing nearby Albany, the state capital. It was one of the centers of the American iron industry, as well as of the "collar and cuff" industry, the latter exemplified by Cluett, Peabody & Company. Cluett's "Arrow shirts" are still worn by men across the country, although Cluett's itself is no more. Bells manufactured by the Meneely Bell Company ring all over the world. People came from far and wide to shop at Frear's Department Store, which was one of the largest in the state. Map Political Statistics Founded 1614 Incorporated 1686 County Albany County Mayor Gerald D. Jennings Geographic Statistics Area  - Total  - Land  - Water 56. ...

Some other notable historical events in Troy

• 1823: First known appearance of the world-famous Holiday poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas" (also known as "The Night Before Christmas" or "Twas the Night Before Christmas") is made in the now-defunct newspaper The Troy Sentinel on December 23. The poem was published anonymously. Traditionally, its author was believed to have been Clement Clarke Moore, but its author is now regarded by many to have been Henry Livingston, Jr..
• 1820s: first appearance of detachable shirt collar, cuff and bosom makers, founding what would become an enormous Troy business and specialty
• 1864: The nation's first female Labor Union, the Collar Laundry Union, founded in Troy by Kate Mullany.
• 1933: Sanford Cluett invents sanforization, a process which shrinks cotton fabrics thoroughly and permanently, in Troy.
• 1963: The novel Cat's Cradle was written by Kurt Vonnegut in the city, and mentions being in Ilium. (In the ancient Mediterranean, "Ilium" was an alternate name for Troy.)
• 1983: The restaurant chain Bruegger's is founded in downtown Troy.

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Geography

Troy is located at 42°44'18" North, 73°40'51" West (42.738278, -73.680809)^GR1. The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 28.5 km² (11.0 mi²). 27.0 km² (10.4 mi²) of it is land and 1.6 km² (0.6 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 5.44% water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ...

With a picturesque river waterfront, Troy is located at the head of the navigation on the Hudson River and is the terminus of the New York Barge Canal. It is the distributing center for a large area. View of the Hudson in the 1880s showing Jersey City The Hudson River, called Muh-he-kun-ne-tuk in Mahican, is a river running mainly through New York State but partly forming the boundary between the states of New York and New Jersey. ... The New York State Barge Canal is a successor to the Erie Canal and other canals within New York. ...

The city is on the southern border of the Adirondack country and is situated in the center of beautiful surrounding countryside. On the east are the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts, south is the valley of the Hudson, west the valley of the Mohawk, and on the north the Adirondack Mountains. The Berkshires are a branch of the Appalachian Mountains in Western Massachusetts. ... Official language(s) English Capital Largest city Boston Boston Area  - Total   - Width   - Length    - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 44th 10,555 sq mi  27,360 km² 183 miles  295 km 113 miles  182 km 13. ... For the magazine, see Hudson Valley (magazine). ... The six-county Mohawk Valley Region of the USA includes the industrialized cities of Utica and Rome, along with other smaller commercial centers. ... For other uses, see Mohawk River (disambiguation) The Mohawk River is a major waterway in north-central New York. ... Eagle Lake, Adirondack region The Adirondack mountain range is a group of mountains in the northeastern part of New York that runs through Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, Herkimer, Lewis, and Warren counties. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 49,170 people, 19,996 households, and 10,737 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,823.7/km² (4,721.8/mi²). There were 23,093 housing units at an average density of 856.5/km² (2,217.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 80.22% White, 11.41% African American, 0.28% Native American, 3.49% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 2.20% from other races, and 2.35% from two or more races. 4.33% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 19,996 households out of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 32.6% were married couples living together, 16.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.3% were non-families. 36.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.97. The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view. ...

In the city the population was spread out with 22.1% under the age of 18, 17.6% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 18.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 98.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,844, and the median income for a family was $38,631. Males had a median income of $30,495 versus $25,724 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,796. 19.1% of the population and 14.3% of families were below the poverty line. 25.0% of those under the age of 18 and 9.5% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Culture

Troy has people of varied culture. It hosts many small shops like cafes, sandwich shops, record stores, and art galleries. As Troy progresses, new buildings and larger stores have started to appear. Clothing stores, an independent film theatre, and other department shops are expected to go into the few large un-occupied buildings that lay on the streets. The unique city is home to many art, literature and music lovers, and hosts an array of free shows during summer on River Street, in the parks and in select cafes and shops. It hosts many who call them-selves geeks, and the indie (culture) is said to be growing in its small regions. To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...

Despite the modern developments described in the paragraph above, Troy is best known as 'a "Victorian City", and is home to countless samples of Victorian architecture and iron work. The city has an impressive number of intact Tiffany stained-glass windows in their original architectural settings. Many of the buildings are in disrepair, but concerned citizens and community groups and investors are taking a hand in restoring them. Queen Victoria (shown here on the morning of her Accession to the Throne, 20 June 1837) gave her name to the historic era The Victorian era of Great Britain is considered the height of the British industrial revolution and the apex of the British Empire. ... The Parthenon on top of the Acropolis, Athens, Greece Architecture (from Latin, architectura and ultimately from Greek, αρχιτεκτων, a master builder, from αρχι- chief, leader and τεκτων, builder, carpenter) is the art and science of designing buildings and structures. ... Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848-1933) circa 1908 Louis Comfort Tiffany (February 18, 1848 - January 17, 1933) was an American artist and designer who is best known for his work in stained glass and is the American artist most associated with the Art Nouveau movement. ...

Tragically, as in the case of many American cities, the heart of downtown Troy fell victim to so-called "urban renewal" in the 1970s. The gutting of Troy's business district, which destroyed downtown Troy's vitality, has been a major contributing factor to the city's problems in recent years. Part of the revitalization effort in Troy has been the establishment (and some would say success) of its "Antique District," which is located on River Street in downtown Troy. Blight often stands side-by-side with new structures during urban renewal efforts. ...

Notable artists born in Troy are the actress Maureen Stapleton and the authors Alice Fulton and Richard Selzer. Notable residents have included Herman Melville, Emma Willard, Russell Sage, and Jane Fonda. Several books by noted author Kurt Vonnegut are set in the fictional city of "Illium", which is modeled on Troy, N.Y. Lois Maureen Stapleton (June 21, 1925 – March 13, 2006) was an Academy Award-winning American actress in film, theater and television who also won an Emmy Award, two Tony Awards and was elected to the American Theatre Hall of Fame. ... Alice Fulton Alice Fulton (born January 25, 1952 in Troy, New York, USA) is a United States poet, author, and feminist. ... Mr. ... Herman Melville Herman Melville (August 1, 1819 – September 28, 1891) was an American novelist, essayist and poet. ... Emma C. (Hart) Willard (February 23, 1787 - April 15, 1870), was an American womens rights advocate, and the pioneer who founded the first womens school of higher education. ... Lady in Sag Harbor, New York who built the John Jermain Library ... Jane Fonda, 2001 publicity photo Jane Seymour Fonda (born December 21, 1937) is an Academy Award-winning American actor, writer, producer, and political activist. ... Kurt Vonnegut Kurt Vonnegut Jr. ...

With a still-intact architectural heritage that is representative of urban settings of the late 19th century, cinematographers have found fertile ground for location filming in the city of Troy. Ironweed, Age of Innocence, Scent of a Woman, The Bostonians, The Emperor’s Club, and The Time Machine (2002 version) are some movies that were filmed in Troy. Ironweed book cover Ironweed is a 1983 novel by William Kennedy. ... The Age of Innocence is a 1920 novel by Edith Wharton. ... Scent of a Woman is a 1992 film which tells the story of a preparatory school student who takes a job as an assistant to an irascible blind former military officer. ... The Bostonians is a novel by Henry James, first published as a serial in The Century Magazine in 1885-1886 and then as a book in 1886. ... The Time Machine is a novel by H. G. Wells, first published in 1895, later made into two films of the same title. ...

The town hosts the Tri-City Valley Cats, a minor-league Class A affiliate of the Houston Astros. The team is a part of the New York-Penn League. Categories: Baseball stubs | Minor league baseball teams ... The New York - Penn League is a minor league baseball league which operates in the northeastern United States. ...

Troy hosts one of America's largest Flag Day parades held in early June, as well as the Uncle Sam parade, which is held on or close to Sam Wilson's birthday, in mid-September.

In July and August, Troy hosts a classical theatre festival called the Classics Project, produced by Bakerloo Theatre Project. Each year, between 15 and 20 emerging theatre artists are provided with a residency with Bakerloo to develop their craft, while performing a repertory season of plays by Shakespeare and other great playwrights.

Troy also hosts the Troy Victorian Stroll, December 4th 2005 marked the 23rd year. The annual holiday event transforms the historic streets of downtown Troy into a magical stage of song, dance, and family enjoyment, attracting more than 15,000 visitors from throughout the Northeast.

Political Structure

The Executive Branch consists of Mayor Harry Tutunjian (Rep.), who defeated Frank LaPosta for the position in November 2003 and began his term January 2004.

Troy's Legislative Branch consists of a City Council. The Council contains 9 elected members, 3 City Council At-Large Representatives and 6 Council District Representatives, with each Representative serving a two-year term. The City Council At-Large Representative who receives the greatest number of votes in the election is designated the City Council President (currently Marjorie Mahar DerGurahian). The Council meets on the first Thursday of every month at 7:00pm in City Hall, in the Council Chambers on the 2nd floor. All meetings are open to the public, and include a public forum period held before official business where citizens can address the Council on all matters directly pertaining to city government.

Current Troy City Council members for period of January 1st 2006 - December 31st 2007: Henry Bauer (At Large; Council President), Carolin Collier (District #6; President ProTem), Marjorie Mahar DerGurahian (At Large), Clement Campana (At Large), Mark Wojcik (District #1), Mark McGrath (District #2), Peter Ryan (District #3), William Dunne (District #4), and Robert Krogh (District #5).

The most powerful local politician is New York State Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno, a Glens Falls native who resides in the adjoining town of Brunswick. He has brought state funds for a number of local projects since becoming one of the state's two most important legislators over a decade ago. The New York State Senate is one of two houses in the New York State Legislature and has members each elected to two-year terms. ... Joseph L. Bruno Joseph L. Bruno (born April 8, 1929) is an American businessman and politician. ... Glens Falls is a city located in Warren County, New York. ...

Landmarks

Some famous and interesting portions of Troy include:

• Oakwood Cemetery - Located in North Troy, or Lansingburgh, it is the final resting place of many famous Americans; among them, Civil War Major General George Henry Thomas, known as "The Rock of Chickamauga", and Samuel Wilson, better known as Uncle Sam.
• Forest Park Cemetery - A famed haunted cemetery out Pinewoods Avenue near the Troy Country Club in the nearby town of Brunswick.
• W.H. Frear Department Store
• Burden Ironworks
• The Payne Mansion (known as "The Castle") at 49 2nd Street
• Russell Sage College - Liberal Arts college for women.
• Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Oldest technological institute in the English-speaking world.
• Chapel + Cultural Center at Rensselaer - Unique multipurpose performing arts and religious center.
• Hudson Valley Community College - Ranked as one of the Top 100 two-year colleges in the nation by Community College Week in 2004.
• Houston Field House - Hosts various concert events and RPI Hockey.
• Emma Willard School - Oldest secondary school for girls in the United States.
• Frear Park
• Prospect Park
• Troy Savings Bank Music Hall - World renowned for being "an acoustic marvel."
• Washington Street
• Troy Public Library
• St. Peter's Church

General George H. Thomas George Henry Thomas (July 31, 1816 – March 28, 1870), the Rock of Chickamauga, was a career U.S. Army officer and a Union general during the American Civil War. ... Uncle Sam Wilson Samuel Wilson (Uncle Sam) (September 13, 1766 - July 31, 1854) was a meat-packer in Troy, New York. ... J. M. Flaggs Uncle Sam recruited soldiers for World War I. Uncle Sam is a national personification of the United States dating from the War of 1812. ... A headless angel from the cemetery Forest Park Cemetery is an abandoned cemetery located on Pinewoods Avenue just west of the hamlet of Eagle Mills in the Town of Brunswick, Rensselaer County, New York, just east of the city of Troy. ... Brunswick is a town located in Rensselaer County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 11,664. ... Burden Ironworks was a former ironworks owned by Henry Bruden. ... The Sage Colleges are three educational institutions in New York founded by Russell Sage. ... Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, or RPI, is a private university in Troy, New York, near Albany, founded in 1824 by Stephen Van Rensselaer. ... The Chapel + Cultural Center at Rensselaer (C+CC; the + sign is formally used instead of and or an ampersand as a representative symbol of the Cross) [1] is an architecturally unique, multipurpose performing arts and spiritual space in Troy, New York, owned and operated by the Rensselaer Newman Foundation (RNF). ... Hudson Valley Community College, a SUNY associated two-year college, is located in Troy, New York in Rensselaer County. ... Houston Field House is the name of the multi-purpose arena/venue on the campus of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - sometimes known as RPI - in Troy, NY. It is the second oldest arena in the ECAC Hockey League behind Princeton Universitys Hobey Baker Rink. ... The Emma Willard School is an independent university-preparatory boarding school for young women, located in Troy, New York offering grades 9-12 and PG. It was founded by the womens advocate Emma Willard in 1814 and has an endowment of $91 million. ... External link Information at official Troy, New York, website Categories: Stub | Rensselaer County, New York ... The Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, constructed on the second floor above the bank, is renowned for its accoustics. ... The Troy Public Library is located in Troy, New York. ...

External links

• A review of Troy by the New York Times
• City of Troy Website
• Troy Visitor Center
• Rensselaer County Online
• Rensselaer County Travel and Tourism
• Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce
• Rensselaer County Economic Development
• Rensselaer County Historical Society
• Oakwood Cemetery
• Meneely Bell Online
• Early history of Troy, NY
• MapQuest's map of Troy, New York

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Metropolitan areas	Albany/Schenectady/Troy | Binghamton | Buffalo/Niagara Falls | Elmira/Corning | Ithaca/Cortland | Jamestown | New York | Poughkeepsie/Kingston/Newburgh | Plattsburgh | Rochester | Syracuse | Utica/Rome | Watertown This List of cities in New York State, USA, is an alphabetic list that also gives the primary county in which each city is located. ... Map Political Statistics Founded 1614 Incorporated 1686 County Albany County Mayor Gerald D. Jennings Geographic Statistics Area  - Total  - Land  - Water 56. ... Union Colleges Nott Memorial, one of the most recognized buildings in Schenectady Schenectady (IPA ) is a city located in Schenectady County, New York, United States, of which it is the county seat. ... Binghamton is a city in upstate New York in the United States. ... Official website: Buffalo, NY Location Location of Buffalo in New York State Government County Erie County Mayor Byron Brown Geographical characteristics Area Total 136. ... American Falls, one of the three falls that make up Niagara Falls, is located in the city. ... Elmira is a city located in Chemung County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 30,940. ... Corning is a city located in Steuben County, New York, United States. ... It has been suggested that Ithaca Commons be merged into this article or section. ... Cortland is a city in Cortland County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a population of 18,740. ... Jamestown is a city located in Chautauqua County, New York in the USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 31,730. ... Nickname: The Big Apple, The Capital of the World Official website: City of New York Government Counties (Boroughs) Bronx (The Bronx) New York (Manhattan) Queens (Queens) Kings (Brooklyn) Richmond (Staten Island) Mayor Michael Bloomberg (R) Geographical characteristics Area Total 468. ... Poughkeepsies Mid-Hudson Bridge Poughkeepsie is a city in New York, USA and serves as the county seat of Dutchess County, located in the Hudson River Valley roughly midway between New York City and Albany. ... Kingston is a city located in Ulster County, New York, United States. ... Newburgh is a city located in Orange County, New York. ... Plattsburgh is a city located in Clinton County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 18,816. ... Nickname: The Flour City, The Flower City, The Worlds Image Center Motto: Rochester: Made for Living Official website: www. ... Aerial View of Syracuse Syracuse is an American city in Central New York. ... This article is about Utica in New York, USA. For other places with this name, see Utica. ... Rome is a city located in Oneida County, New York. ... Watertown is a city located in Jefferson County, New York. ...
Counties	Albany | Allegany | Bronx | Broome | Cattaraugus | Cayuga | Chautauqua | Chemung | Chenango | Clinton | Columbia | Cortland | Delaware | Dutchess | Erie | Essex | Franklin | Fulton | Genesee | Greene | Hamilton | Herkimer | Jefferson | Kings (Brooklyn) | Lewis | Livingston | Madison | Monroe | Montgomery | Nassau | New York (Manhattan) | Niagara | Oneida | Onondaga | Ontario | Orange | Orleans | Oswego | Otsego | Putnam | Queens | Rensselaer | Richmond (Staten Island) | Rockland | Saint Lawrence | Saratoga | Schenectady | Schoharie | Schuyler | Seneca | Steuben | Suffolk | Sullivan | Tioga | Tompkins | Ulster | Warren | Washington | Wayne | Westchester | Wyoming | Yates List of New York counties Map of the counties of New York State (click for larger version) Albany County: formed in 1683 as one of the original 12 counties. ... Location in the state of New York Formed November 1, 1683 Seat Albany Area  - Total  - Water 1,381 km² (533 mi²) 25 km² (10 mi²) 1. ... Allegany County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. ... The Bronx is one of the five boroughs of New York City in the United States. ... Broome County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. ... Cattaraugus County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. ... Location in the state of New York Formed 1799 Seat Auburn Area  - Total  - Water 2,237 km² (864 mi²) 441 km² (170 mi²) 19. ... Chautauqua County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. ... Chemung County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. ... Chenango County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. ... Clinton County is a county located in the state of New York. ... Cortland County is a county located in the state of New York. ... Delaware County is a county located in the state of New York. ... Dutchess County is a county located in the state of New York. ... Erie County is a county located in the state of New York. ... Essex County is a county located in the state of New York. ... Franklin County is a county located in the state of New York. ... Fulton County is a county located in the state of New York. ... Genesee County, New York - Wikipedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... Greene County is a county located in the state of New York. ... Hamilton County is a county located in the state of New York. ... Herkimer County is a county located in the state of New York. ... Location in the state of New York Formed 1805 Seat Watertown Area  - Total  - Water 4,810 km² (1,857 mi²) 1,515 km² (585 mi²) 31. ... // Headline text For other uses, see Brooklyn (disambiguation). ... Lewis County is a county located in the state of New York. ... Livingston County is a county located in the state of New York. ... Madison County is a county located in the state of New York. ... Location in the state of New York Formed 1821 Seat Rochester Area  - Total  - Water 3,537 km² (1,366 mi²) 15 km² (6 mi²) 51. ... Montgomery County is a county located in the state of New York. ... Nassau County is a county located outside New York City in the state of New York. ... The Borough of Manhattan, highlighted in yellow, lies between the East River and the Hudson River. ... Location in the state of New York Formed 1808 Seat Lockport Area  - Total  - Water 2,952 km² (1,140 mi²) 1,598 km² (617 mi²) 54. ... Oneida County is a county located in the state of New York. ... Location in the state of New York Formed 1794 Seat Syracuse Area  - Total  - Water 2,087 km² (806 mi²) 66 km² (25 mi²) 3. ... Ontario County is a county located in the state of New York. ... The Orange County Government Center in Goshen, N.Y., designed by Paul Rudolph. ... Orleans County is a county located in the state of New York. ... Oswego County is a county located in the state of New York. ... Otsego County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. ... Putnam County is a county located in the state of New York. ... Queens Borough in New York City, in yellow Queens is the largest in area and second most populous of the five boroughs of New York City. ... Rensselaer County is a county in the state of New York. ... Staten Island lies to the southwest of the rest of New York City. ... Rockland County is a county located in the state of New York. ... St. ... Location in the state of New York Formed 1791 Seat Ballston Spa Area  - Total  - Water 2,185 km² (844 mi²) 83 km² (32 mi²) 3. ... Location in the state of New York Formed 1809 Seat Schenectady Area  - Total  - Water 543 km² (210 mi²) 9 km² (4 mi²) 1. ... Schoharie County is a county located in the state of New York. ... Schuyler County is a county located in the state of New York. ... Seneca County is a county located in the state of New York. ... Steuben County is a county located in the state of New York. ... Suffolk County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. ... Sullivan County is a county located in the state of New York. ... Tioga County is a county located in the state of New York. ... Tompkins County is a county located in the state of New York. ... Ulster County is a county located in the state of New York, USA. It sits in the states beautiful Mid-Hudson Region of the Hudson Valley. ... Warren County is a county in the state of New York. ... Washington County is a county located in the state of New York. ... Wayne County is a county located in the state of New York. ... Westchester County is a suburban county with about 940,000 residents located in the U.S. state of New York. ... Wyoming County is a county located in the state of New York. ... Yates County is a county located in the state of New York. ...

	Rensselaer County, New York
County seat	Troy
Cities	Rensselaer | Troy
Villages	Castleton-on-Hudson (Castleton) | East Nassau | Hoosick Falls | Nassau | Schaghticoke | Valley Falls
Towns	Berlin | Brunswick | East Greenbush | Grafton | Hoosick | Nassau | North Greenbush | Petersburgh | Pittstown | Poestenkill | Sand Lake | Schaghticoke | Schodack | Stephentown
Hamlets/CDPs	Averill Park | Buskirk | Cherry Plain | Cropseyville | Defreestville | East Schodack | Hampton Manor | Johnsonville | Poestenkill | West Sand Lake | Wynantskill