New York By: Bella Koolmo

New York’s State Nickname and Motto New York’s state nickname is the Empire State. The Empire State building is located in New York. New York’s state motto is Excelsior. It means “Ever Upward.”

New York’s State Capital New York’s state capital is Albany, NY. Albany is the leading producer of pecans and peanuts.

New York’s Population and Year New York’s population is 8.337 million! It became that population in 2012.

New York’s Largest City New York’s largest city is New York City. New York City’s population is 8,405,837.

Statehood Date New York’s statehood date is July 26, 1788.

New York’s Bordering States Pennsylvania New Jersey Connecticut Massachusetts Vermont

New York’s Region New York is located in the Northeast region.

Tourist Attractions Statue of Liberty Central Park Empire State Building

State Beverage State Fruit Milk Apple

New York’s State Flower New York’s state flower is the Rose.

New York’s State Bird New York’s state bird is the Eastern bluebird.

New York’s State Gemstone New York’s state gemstone is the wine red garnet.

New York’s State Animal New York’s state animal is the beaver.

Highest Temperature New York’s highest temperature was 108 degrees.

Lowest Temperature New York’s lowest temperature was -52!

New York’s State Flag This is New York’s state flag.

Lou Gehrig Lou Gehrig was born in New York City, NY.

Mae West Mae West was born in Brooklyn, NY.

Claire Danes Claire Danes was born in New York City, NY.

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