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East Greenbush ( T )




New York is a state in the northeastern United States. Majority of the population is concentrated in the southern portion around New York City, the state is often regionalized into Upstate and Downstate. New York is the home of Ellis Island, where many immigrants in the early 20th century arrived in the United States.
 
East Greenbush is a town in Rensselaer County, New York, USA. The population was 15,560 at the 2000 census. The name is derived from the Dutch Green Bosch, referring to the pine woods in the area. The Town of East Greenbush is located in the western edge of the county. Interstate 90 passes through the town. It contains the west end of US Route 4 as well as US Route 9 and US Route 20.
 
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 63.1 square kilometers. 62.4 square kilometers of it is land and 0.6 square kilometers of it is water. The west town line is partly defined by the Hudson River with Albany County, New York on the opposite shore. The town partly encloses the City of Rensselaer, and many of the communities located there are suburbs of that city.
 
In the town the population was spread out with 24.1 percent under the age of 18, 6.4 percent from 18 to 24, 30.2 percent from 25 to 44, 25.7 percent from 45 to 64, and 13.6 percent who were 65 years of age or older.
 
It can also be considered as the preeminent, historical and potential tourism destination that enjoys a very positive reputation with worldwide travelers to become one of the most visited places.

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