Triple

Given a phrase, classify it is english named entity (e.g., persons, organizations, works of art) in Latin script, or not (e.g., literals, dates, URLs, verbose phrases). For disambiguation, the statement where the phrase occurs as object is also given. Please return a JSON object with `phrase` (string, the phrase being analyzed) and `is_ne` (boolean, indicating whether the phrase is a Named Entity).

Phrase: New York State | Statement: [Erie Canal, locatedIn, New York State]

Target entity: New York State
Context triple: [Erie Canal, locatedIn, New York State]

• A. New Jersey, United States
  New Jersey, United States is a Mid-Atlantic state known for its dense population, diverse cities and suburbs, and proximity to major metropolitan areas like New York City and Philadelphia.
• B. Province of New York
  The Province of New York was a British colonial territory in North America that emerged in the late 17th century and later became the U.S. state of New York after the American Revolution.
• C. New York chosen
  New York is a populous and economically significant U.S. state known for New York City, a global center of finance, culture, and media.
• D. Connecticut
  Connecticut is a small New England state in the northeastern United States known for its colonial history, affluent suburbs, and role as a financial and educational hub.
• E. New Brunswick, New Jersey
  New Brunswick, New Jersey is a central New Jersey city known as a major healthcare, education, and pharmaceutical hub, home to Rutgers University and several large medical and research institutions.
• F. None of above.
• G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.