This new and massive volume is the best available resource on New York State!The encyclopedia covers a wide range of personalities (including four Presidents from the Empire State), organizations, history, art, architecture, sports and anything else connected to New York State. Some of the entries, such as 9-11, are long and extremely comprehensive but all are authoritative, written by a host of scholars and experts.Those who love New York State, history, and encyclopedias will find this large volume extremely useful and a joy to peruse.