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Capital
Albany
Other Main Cities/Resorts
New York, Buffalo, Rochester, Yonkers
Gay Age of Consent
Legal
Lesbian Age of Consent
Legal
Straight Age of Consent
17
Legal Notes
In 1980 a New York court overturned the state's anti-gay sodomy law in the case of People v. Onofre.
Climate
The best time to visit New York is during the summer months from May to September though if you find heat a problem visit in May or September. In summer, sea fog can be a problem around the coasts, and there can be excessive heat and humidity in the cities. Average daily temperatures can reach 28 °c.
In the Autumn, average daily maximum temperatures fall rapidly during this period, ranging from 24 °c in September, to 12 °c in November.
The winter months are cold and the snowfall accumulation reaches its maximum in February. New York is capable of receiving some exceptional snowfalls at this time of year. Daily average maximum temperatures only reach about 4 - 6 °c.
