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 "New York Post" established in 1803 by Alexander Hamilton is the oldest running newspaper in the United States.
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In November for Boy Scouts and in March for Girl Scouts the annual Urban Camp-Outs are hosted at the Empire State Building in New York City.