1. LANCE HEWETT INTRODUCTION TO TRAVEL/TOURISM 7 NEW YORK

2. GENERAL INFORMATION  New York state in located in New England (Northeastern United States)  New York was founded on July 26, 1788  It is 54,566 square miles in area  The population of New York is 19.65 million people  Capital: Albany, New York  Andrew Cuomo (D) is the governor of the state of New York

3. HISTORY 1524 Explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano, commissioned by the King of France, sailed to the New World, and into what is now New York Harbor; probably accompanied by Jacques Cartier. 1609 After sailing to the New World on the Halve Maen, Henry Hudson explored the mighty river that would later be named for him. Samuel de Champlain explored the northeastern region of the area now called New York and discovered his namesake, Lake Champlain. 1624 The first Dutch settlement was established; for 40 years the Dutch ruled over the colony of New Netherland. 1664 The British army conquered the colony of New Netherland, which was then re-named New York, in honor of the Duke of York. 1776 After serving as a colony of Great Britain for over a century, New York declared its independence on July 9, becoming one of the original 13 states of the Federal Union. 1777 New York's first constitution was adopted on April 20. George Clinton was elected as New York’s first Governor in June. On October 17, the Americans defeated the British at the Battle of Saratoga, one of the decisive battles of the world. This victory marked the turning point of the Revolution, leading to the Americans’ alliance with the French and eventual victory. 1783 On November 25, the last British troops evacuated New York City, which had been occupied by the British since September 1776. This was the last British military position in the US. After they departed, US General George Washington entered the city in triumph to the cheers of New Yorkers. 1785-1790 New York City became the first capital of the United States. In 1789, it was the site of George Washington's inauguration as the first US President; it remained the nation's capital until 1790.

4. POINTS OF INTEREST New York City: one of the largest metropolitan cities in the world. The city’s attractions include Central Park, Broadway, Times Square, and the Statue of Liberty. Niagara Falls Numerous state parks

5. NOTABLE PEOPLE Barbra StreisandFranklin D. RooseveltMariah Carey Michael Jordan George Gershwin Lucille Ball