New york symbols and emblems

The Empire State! Here are some of the official symbols and emblems of New York:

State Symbols:

  1. State Flag: The New York State flag features a blue field with the state coat of arms in the center. The coat of arms features a shield with three masts, a liberty cap, and a banner with the state motto "Excelsior" (Ever Upward).
  2. State Seal: The state seal features a shield with the same design as the state flag, surrounded by a circle with the state motto and the dates "1776" and "1788".
  3. State Motto: "Excelsior" (Ever Upward)
  4. State Bird: Bluebird (Sialia sialis)
  5. State Flower: Rose (Rosa spp.)
  6. State Tree: Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum)
  7. State Fish: Brook Trout (Salvelinus fontinalis)
  8. State Insect: Ladybug (Coccinella septempunctata)

City Symbols:

  1. City Flag: The New York City flag features a blue field with the city seal in the center. The seal features a shield with a globe, a compass, and a banner with the city motto "Latin: Unum Cum Veritate" (One with Truth).
  2. City Seal: The city seal features a shield with the same design as the city flag, surrounded by a circle with the city motto and the dates "1624" and "1898".
  3. City Motto: "Latin: Unum Cum Veritate" (One with Truth)
  4. City Bird: American Robin (Turdus migratorius)
  5. City Flower: Rose (Rosa spp.)
  6. City Tree: Oak Tree (Quercus spp.)
  7. City Fish: Striped Bass (Morone saxatilis)

Other Symbols:

  1. New York State Nickname: The Empire State
  2. New York City Nickname: The City That Never Sleeps
  3. State Song: "I Love New York" (officially adopted in 1980)
  4. State Dance: The Square Dance (officially adopted in 2001)

These are just a few of the many symbols and emblems associated with New York State and New York City.