The official website of the State of New York. Find information about state government agencies and learn more about our programs and services.

Among New York state's population of 19.5 million, 11 million, or 56 percent, are in New York City or Long Island. New York was the most populous state in the U.S. from the 1810s until 1962. As of 2024, it is the nation's fourth-most populous state behind California, Texas, and Florida. Growth has been distributed unevenly.

Visit New York State of Health to select the right health insurance for your individual, family or small business needs. It's your place to shop, compare and enroll in a low-cost quality plan that's right for you.

New York State has resources for New Yorkers in need. Answer a few questions and we’ll show you services that may make a difference.

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Jul 26, 1999 · New York, constituent state of the U.S., one of the 13 original colonies and states. Its capital is Albany and its largest city is New York City, the cultural and financial center of American life. Until the 1960s New York was the country’s leading state in nearly all population, cultural, and economic indexes.

Governor Hochul delivered her 2025 State of the State Address on January 14 in Albany. It includes more than 200 initiatives that will put money back in people’s pockets, keep New Yorkers safe, and ensure the future of New York is a place where all families can thrive. Read about these policy initiatives in the 2025 State of the State Book.

Take in breathtaking vistas, from the Maid of the Mist and Cave of the Winds tours at Niagara Falls State Park to Letchworth State Park's "Grand Canyon of the East." Lake Erie and Lake Ontario offer world-class fishing and boating.

The official website of the 57th Governor of New York State, Kathy Hochul. Find information about the administration, issues, & news that affects you.

Explore New York State's wonders and attractions from whitewater rafting in the Adirondacks and horseback riding in Long Island, to touring New York City.