The influx of winter visitors adds to the wealth of the city.
During the 18th century there was a great influx of English colonists, and in 1714 the first English church was erected.
In consequence of the large influx of tourists every year the North British and Caledonian railway companies give employment to an enormous staff.
The agitation against the influx of Chinese commenced industry.
After the close of the war there was an influx of settlers from Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire and Vermont; a town was laid out on the Van der Heyden farm, and in 1789 the name of Troy was selected in town meeting; and in 1791 the town of Troy was formed from part of Rensselaerwyck.