More than 19.5 million people call the Empire State home, and 8.3 million of those people live in New York City alone. There are numerous reasons why people love living here and sometimes when they leave, just driving back over the border and seeing a Welcome to New York sign is the best sight in the world. So, welcome to New York! We are glad to have you here.

Welcome to New York! If you breathe a sigh of relief or feel some excitement as you cross the state border and see this sign, you're not alone.
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With more than 19 million residents, New York State is the fourth most populous state in the country behind California, Texas, and Florida.
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While leaving the state is necessary at times, it's also nice to be welcomed back home. There's no place quite like New York!
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Home to the most iconic city in the entire country is one major reason why living in or visiting the Empire State is so special. Home to more than 8 million people, New York City is a melting pot of people, culture, restaurants, attractions, architecture, and so much more.
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Head to the northern part of the state by the Canadian border and you'll find the most iconic waterfall in the country. Niagara Falls is a natural wonder that should be on everyone's bucket list.
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Of course, a welcome to Albany sign may be a welcome sight to many as well. It is the state capital after all!
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How do you feel every time you cross back into the state and see a Welcome to New York sign? Is New York home to you or do you just enjoy visiting? Let us know in the comments along with your favorite part of the Empire State.

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