State Symbols Guide

New York

The Northeast State • Official symbols, facts, and history.

Abbreviation
NY
Capital
Albany
Population
20,201,249
Statehood
1788
Region
Northeast
Symbols
1
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Official State Symbols

Eastern Bluebird
State Bird

Eastern Bluebird

Adopted 1970

Sialia sialis

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📊 Quick Facts

Official Name
New York
Abbreviation
NY
Capital City
Albany
Population
20,201,249
Statehood Date
July 26, 1788
Region
Northeast
Number of Symbols
1

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