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| New York Facts |
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European settlers who brought seeds to New York introduced apples in the 1600s. |
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Nassau was named for William of Nassau, Prince of Orange, who became King William III of England, and the county colors, orange and blue, are the colors of the House of Orange. |
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The first public brewery in America was established by Peter Minuit at the Market (Marckvelt) field in lower Manhattan, New York. |
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