The British named new york, New York in honor of the Duke of York.
The Hudson River, with ships on it standing for early trade with the colony of New Amsterdam.
New York's two senators (September 2009) are Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand. Senator Gillibrand was appointed to replace Hillary Rodham Clinton when she joined President Obama's Cabinet.
New Netherlands.
It is named in honor of the Duke of York.