The General Electric Company was formed in New York.
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The famous elephant called Topsy was executed at Luna Park, Coney Island, in New York.
The New Year's Eve Ball was lowered in New York Times Square for the very first time.
The first edition of the Book of Mormon was published in Palmyra, New York.
The first Woolworth store opens in Utica, New York.
Going My Way, starring Bing Crosby, premiered in New York.
