Hudson

The Hudson Valley has attracted an exceptionally well-educated population, particular in the fields of science and technology. More than 85 percent of the valley residents are high school graduates, and 35 percent of those over age 25 have a bachelor's degree. The national average for this educational level in the same age group is 26 percent. New York State also ranks first in degrees awarded in materials sciences, computer sciences, and medical sciences. The state is second for degrees in electrical engineering, mathematics, and biological sciences. It ranks third in civil and mechanical engineering.

 

Economic Indicators

 

The Hudson Valley boasts four major industry clusters:

 

*           Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical

*           Semiconductor/Microelectronics

*           Financial/Insurance

*           Information technology

 

The businesses that are at home in the Hudson Valley create a diverse and healthy mix of large and small companies that represent an equally wide cross-section of industries. More than 30 foreign countries are represented in more than 240 businesses across the valley. This region continues to attract new companies and expanding businesses, creating favorable incentives through a number of specially designated Empire Zones. Job-creating companies are able to operate on an almost "tax-free" basis for up to 10 years, and these zones provide additional savings on a declining basis for the next four years.

 

Climate 

The region offers a varied climate with average January temperatures ranging from above 22 degrees down to 18 degrees Fahrenheit. Summer temperatures average around 72 degrees Fahrenheit. Precipitation ranges from 40 to more than 44 inches of rain and snowmelt.

New York Fast Facts

 

Population

19,227,088

 

Total Area       

54,475 square miles

 

Capital City     

Albany

 

Largest Cities  

New York, Buffalo, Rochester, Yonkers, Syracuse, Albany, New Rochelle, Mount Vernon, Schenectady, Utica

 

Area Codes     

212, 315, 347, 516, 518, 607, 631, 646, 716, 718, 845, 914, 917

 

Agriculture      

 Dairy products, cattle and other livestock, vegetables, nursery stock, apples

 

Industry           

Printing and publishing, scientific instruments, electric equipment, machinery, chemical products, tourism

 

State Bird       

Bluebird

 

State Flower   

Rose

 

State Tree       

Sugar Maple

 

State Motto     

Excelsior

 

State Nickname          

Empire State

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