New York: Images of the Empire State

New York has the fourth-largest population of any U.S. state, and is home to the most populous city in the country, New York City. From Buffalo, through the Finger Lakes, to the Hudson Valley, Manhattan, and more, here are a few glimpses of the landscape of New York, and some of the wildlife and people calling it home.

This photo story is part of Fifty, a collection of images from each of the United States.

An earlier version of this photo essay misidentified the location of one of the photos. The caption has been corrected.

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