New York is a state in the Northeastern United States. It is known for New York City and its boroughs that include the iconic Manhattan, home to skyscrapers like the Empire State Building and sprawling Central Park. New York is also known for Niagara Falls, the Adirondack Mountains, the Finger Lakes, wineries, and the Hudson River Valley.
New York's capital is Albany, though New York City is its most populous city and its economic center. The state is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Vermont to the east.