New York (state) state's population. These are the ten counties with the largest populations : There are 62 cities in New York. The largest city in the state and the most populous city in the United States is New York City, which comprises five counties (each coextensive with a borough): Bronx, New York County (Manhattan), Queens, Kings County (Brooklyn), and Richmond County (Staten Island). New York City is home to more than two-fifths of the state's population. Albany, the state capital, is the sixth-largest city in New York State. The smallest city is Sherrill, New York, in Oneida County. Hempstead is the most
2013 New York City Borough President elections the qualified New York parties must petition their way onto the ballot; they do not face primary elections. Brewer won the election with 82.9% of the vote. Casavis garnered 17.1%. Incumbent Queens Borough President Helen Marshall (D) could not run again due to term limits. Marshall has served three terms (12 years) as Queens Borough President. Any candidate not among the six qualified New York parties must petition their way onto the ballot; they do not face primary elections. Everly Brown Katz won the election with 80.3% of the vote. Arcabascio garnered 17.1% and Brown earned 2.6%. Incumbent Staten Island