The State of
New York (NY)

The capital of New York is Albany.

The Postal Code for New York: NY

The typical abbreviation for New York: N.Y.

When the people of New York refer to themselves: New Yorker

Time Zone: The state of New York is in the Eastern Time (EST/EDT) zone and observes daylight saving time.

Nickname for New York: "The Empire State"

State Motto: "Excelsior" (Ever upward)

State Bird: Eastern Bluebird (sialia sialis)

State Tree: Sugar Maple (acer saccharum)

State Flower: Rose (rosa)

State Song: "I Love New York"

Statehood: New York became the 11th state on Jul 26, 1788.

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