New york state symbols

Here are the official symbols of the state of New York:

State Symbols

1. State Flag: The state flag of New York features the coat of arms of the state, which includes a shield with three masts, a banner with the state motto "Excelsior" (meaning "Ever Upward"), and a crest with a shield and a motto.
2. State Seal: The state seal of New York features a shield with a motto and a crest, similar to the state flag.
3. State Motto: "Excelsior" (meaning "Ever Upward")
4. State Song: "You're a Grand Old Flag" (officially adopted in 1986, although "I Love New York" is also widely recognized as a state song)

State Animals

1. State Bird: Bluebird (Sialia sialis)
2. State Fish: Brook Trout (Salvelinus fontinalis)
3. State Mammal: Beaver (Castor canadensis)
4. State Insect: Ladybug (Coccinella septempunctata)
5. State Tree: Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum)
6. State Flower: Rose (Rosa spp.)
7. State Fruit: Apple (Malus domestica)
8. State Vegetable: Potato (Solanum tuberosum)

Other State Symbols

1. State Gemstone: Garnet
2. State Mineral: Rose Quartz
3. State Fossil: Eurypterus remipes (a trilobite)
4. State Sport: Baseball
5. State Dance: Square Dance
6. State Beverage: Milk
7. State Bread: Rye Bread

These are just a few of the many symbols that represent the state of New York.