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"New York has the longest toll road in the United States.  The 641 mile Governor Thomas E. Dewey Thruway runs from Buffalo to New York.",

"New York City was the first capital of the United States.  In 1789 George Washington took his oath as president on the balcony at Federal Hall.",

"As of 2000, New York City had just over 8 million residents, making it the most populous city in the United States and also one of the five largest in the world, usually ranked third behind Sao Paulo, Brazil, and Tokyo, Japan.",

"New York City is home to the famous/infamous Yankees, the most talented and successful professional baseball team in history.  Their success has lead to as many people cheering for them as against them (like in Boston).",

"New York was a hot bed and center of the Revolutionary War. About a third of all its battles were fought in New York."];