New York - School-Age
New York
11th State (July 26, 1788), New England The Northeast U.S.
State Abbreviation: NY
Capital: Albany
Origin of name: In honor of the English Duke of York.
Motto: Excelsior (Ever Upward)
Nickname: Empire State
New York State Symbols
New York: State Seal
Animal: Milk
Bird: Eastern Bluebird
Bush: Lilac
Fish (fresh water): Brook or Speckled Trout
Fish (salt water): Striped Bass
Flower: Rose
Fossil: Sea Scorpion
Fruit: Apple
Gemstone: Garnet
Insect: Ladybug
Muffin: Apple Muffin
Reptile: Common Snapping Turtle
Shell: Bay Scallop
Song: I Love New York
Tree: Sugar Maple
