NEW YORK CITY, NY – Yes, you've met him before.
The richest man in New York state is a household name and a longtime fixture at the top of NYC's wealth league.
Former mayor, gun law advocate and founder of the media company Bloomberg LP, Michael Bloomberg was worth $50.7 billion in 2017, according to Forbes' annual list of the wealthiest person in every state.
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That's up from $45 billion last year.
The wealthiest person in the country – and the world – is Microsoft founder Bill Gates, who is worth $88.9 billion, according to Forbes.
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Together, the USA's 52 richest (two states had ties for the title) hold an incredible $747 billion.
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