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Nassau and Suffolk counties are home to numerous colleges and universities, including: Stony Brook University, Hofstra University, Adelphi University, SUNY @ Old Westbury, Farmingdale State University, Long Island University - C.W. Post Campus, Long Island University - Southampton College campus, Nassau Community College, Suffolk County Community College. |
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The first capital of the United States was New York City. In 1789 George Washington took his oath as president on the balcony at Federal Hall. |
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The oldest cattle ranch in the US was started in 1747 at Montauk, New York on Long Island. |
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