Points of Interest Top of Page Points of interest include the Statue of Liberty and Broadway. Broadway in New York City is the premiere area for the theatre and plays. Major Industries Top of Page New York is a major manufacturing state electrical products, printing, clothing and wine making. New York City is a major financial center. Agriculture includes dairy and poultry.
Tourism is also part of the economy.
Historical Highlights Top of Page New York was originally inhabited by the Five Indian Nations of the Mohawks, Oneidas, Onondagas, Cayugas and Senecas. Early Dutch settlers founded New Amsterdam in 1625, which was later renamed by the British to New York City. Population and Culture Top of Page New York City is a major cultural center in the United States.