Destination New York

This section will answer many of your questions regarding the life science industry in New York, the state's economy, tax structure and cost of living, education, transportation, climate, recreational opportunities, history and more.

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Industry Overview | Economy/Cost of Living | Education
Recreation & Entertainment | Transportation | Geography & Climate
History | Suggested Reading List

Legend has it that when George Washington visited New York state in 1783 he predicted that it would become the "seat of an empire". Today the "Empire State" is home to one of the most diverse and cosmopolitan cities of the world - an international center of finance, fashion, publishing, advertising, entertainment, and politics.

Industry Snapshot

New York is experiencing biotechnology growth that is a direct effect of innovative state government programs that have successfully capitalized on New York's status as a research powerhouse by leveraging available funding and creating strategic alliances.

Economy/Cost of Living

New York's economy was built on manufacturing, transportation, and trade. As its manufacturing base has declined over the years, the service industry has become the keystone of New York's economy.

Education

New York has the most complete, interconnected system of education services in the country. The University of the State of New York is the agency that oversees education from pre-kindergarten to graduate school.

Recreation & Entertainment

New York City is an entertainment capital of the world. It is home to world-class theater, ballet, museums, symphonies, fine dining, music, sports teams, and more. But the rest of the state should not be overlooked. From the Adirondack Mountains to Lake Erie and Niagara Falls, and from the beaches of Long Island to the Appalachian plateau, New York state has a diverse and exciting landscape and ample recreational activities for every taste.

Transportation

Transportation is a major key to New York's success. As an international travel hub and vital port with access to transportation routes all over the country, New York is a gateway to world trade.

Geography & Climate

New York is located in the Mid-Atlantic, bordered by Lake Erie, Lake Ontario, and Canada (Ontario and Quebec) to the north and west. It is also bordered by Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and the Atlantic Ocean to the south, and Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, and Lake Champlain to the east.

History

The first inhabitants of New York probably settled there about 10,000 years ago after the glaciers that covered the area melted. When Europeans first arrived in the area that is now New York, there were two major groups of Native Americans living there, the Algongquian-language speaking people who farmed and hunted near the Hudson River and the Iroquois who farmed and hunted further west.

Suggested Reading List

A list of select guides and reference books about New York.