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| New York Facts |
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Nassau and Suffolk counties are generally referred to as "Long Island" by area residents, although the New York City boroughs of Queens and Kings County make up the island's westernmost counties. |
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European settlers who brought seeds to New York introduced apples in the 1600s. |
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Rochester, New York is known as both the Flour City and the Flower City. The community is home to the first abolitionist group, bloomers, marshmallows, Jell-O, French's Mustard, baby shoes, gold teeth and the mail chute. |
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