New York
( /njuː ˈjɔrk/; locally [nɪu ˈjoək] or [nuː ˈjɔrk](
listen)) is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States.
It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is
bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by
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 Ontario to the north and west, and Quebec to the north.
New York is often referred to as New York State to distinguish it from New York City.