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 Borough President James Molinaro (C) cannot run again because of term limits. Molinaro has served three terms (12 years) as Staten Island Borough President. Besides the Democratic and Republican parties, the Conservative, Green, Independence and Working Families parties are qualified New York parties. These parties have automatic ballot access. Any candidate not among the qualified New York parties must petition their way onto the ballot; they do not face primary elections. Oddo won the election with 69.1% of the vote. Liedy garnered 29.7%, Bardel earned .7% and Johnson received .5% of the vote. 2013 New York City Borough President elections