The State of New York  is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States.
   New York City, which is geographically the largest city in the state and most populous in the United States, is known for its history as a gateway for immigration to the United States and its status as a financial, cultural, transportation, and manufacturing center. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, it is also a destination of choice for many foreign visitors.

             
   Climate

  In general, New York has a humid continental climate, New York City has a humid subtropical climate. Weather in New York is heavily influenced by two continental air masses: a warm, humid one from the southwest and a cold, dry one from the northwest.

  The winters are long and cold in the Plateau Divisions of the state. In the majority of winter seasons, a temperature of -13 °F or lower can be expected in the northern highlands (Northern Plateau) and 5 °F or colder in the southwestern and east-central highlands (Southern Plateau).

   The summer climate is cool in the Adirondacks, Catskills and higher elevations of the Southern Plateau. The New York City area and lower portions of the Hudson Valley have rather warm summers by comparison, with some periods of high, uncomfortable humidity. The remainder of New York State enjoys pleasantly warm summers, marred by only occasional, brief intervals of sultry conditions.

                                               New York has many state parks and two major forest preserves. Adirondack Park, roughly the size of the state of Vermont and the largest state park in the United States.