USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -New York City is in New York State which is located very close to the 6 states of New England. Contrary to what many people think New York City is not the capital of New York state. Rather, Albany is the capital of New York. NYC is the biggest city population wise in the United States at 8.6 million people, as of 2019.

Detailed explanation-2: -In 1780, New York ceded area to the United States that became part of the Northwest Territory in 1787. New York ratified the U.S. Constitution on July 26, 1788; it was the 11th of the original 13 states to join the Union.

Detailed explanation-3: -New Jersey is the closest other state to NYC. Connecticut is also not far but not as close as NJ which is just across the river.