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New York's official symbols
Nickname
The Empire State
State bird
Eastern Bluebird
State flower
Rose
State tree
Sugar Maple
State motto
Excelsior ("Ever upward")
State song
I Love New York
Capital
Albany
Statehood year
1788
About state symbols
Every US state has officially designated symbols — usually a bird, flower, tree, motto, and song — chosen to represent the state's identity, history, or natural environment. These symbols often appear on state license plates, state quarters, government seals, and tourism materials.
How New York got its nickname
New York is best known as "The Empire State." The nickname reflects the state's signature feature.
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