State Symbols Guide
New York State Symbols & Official Emblems
The Northeast State • Explore official state symbols, history, facts, and cultural heritage.
Abbreviation
NY
Capital
Albany
Population
20,201,249
Statehood
1788
Region
Northeast
Symbols
6
Official State Symbols
State Bird
Eastern Bluebird
Sialia sialis
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State Flag
New York State Flag
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State Flower
Rose
Rosa
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State Motto
Excelsior
Latin
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State Nickname
The Empire State
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State Tree
Sugar Maple
Acer saccharum
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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
- 6
