Official State Symbols of New York

New York boasts a rich collection of official state symbols that reflect its natural heritage, history, and culture. Here are the designated emblems of the Empire State:

  • State Flower: Rose
  • State Tree: Sugar Maple
  • State Fruit: Apple
  • State Bird: Eastern Bluebird
  • State Animal: Beaver
  • State Insect: Nine-spotted Ladybug
  • State Fish: Brook Trout
  • State Beverage: Milk
  • State Motto: "Excelsior" (Ever Upwards)
  • State Song: "I Love New York" by Steve Karmen
  • State Gem: Garnet

These symbols were adopted through legislative acts over many decades, each chosen to represent a unique aspect of New York's identity—from its agricultural roots (apple, milk) to its wildlife (bluebird, beaver) and aspirational spirit (Excelsior).

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