• New York was one of the original thirteen colonies that formed the United States.
  • New York has more than 19 million residents!

Wikipedia complied an awesome list!

New York state symbols
Flag of New York.svg

Seal of New York.svg

Living insignia
BirdEastern bluebird
FishBrook trout (fresh water), Striped bass (salt water)
FlowerRose
InsectNine-spotted ladybug
MammalNorth American beaver
ReptileCommon snapping turtle
TreeSugar maple
Inanimate insignia
BeverageMilk
Food

Fruit: Apple

FossilEurypterus remipes
GemstoneGarnet
ShellBay scallop
SloganI Love New York
OtherBush: Lilac bush
State route marker
New York state route marker
State quarter
New York quarter dollar coin

Released in 2001