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New York is a state in the United States of America (USA). It borders New England and has an international border with Canada. 

The state is home to 19.7 million residents and is the fourth most populous state in the United States. 

Albany is the capital city of the U.S. state of New York. The state is also home to the world-famous New York City (the most populous city in the United States) and a major entertainment and financial hub, a common destination for tourism. 

Until the 1960s New York was the country’s leading state in nearly all population, cultural, and economic indexes. California soon took over New York but that was due to the endurance growth rate that has persisted on the West Coast rather than a decline in New York. 

Former President Donald Trump has vowed to take the stand in his own defense in his upcoming Manhattan hush-money trial, marking a historic moment as the first time a former US president will stand trial on criminal charges. The trial, brought by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, centers around allegations of falsifying business records related to a payment made to ex-porn star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election.