The
State of New York is a
state in the
Mid-Atlantic and
Northeastern regions of the
United States and is the
third most populous. The state is bordered by
New Jersey and
Pennsylvania to the south, and
Connecticut,
Massachusetts and
Vermont to the east. The state has a maritime border with
Rhode Island east of
Long Island, as well as an international border with the
Canadian provinces of
Quebec and
Ontario to the north. New York is often referred to as
New York State to distinguish it from
New York City.
