| Symbols of State > | ||
| Nicknames | The Empire State, Excelsior State, Knickerbocker State | |
| Slogan | I Love New York | 2009 |
| Motto | Excelsior | 1778 |
| Song | I Love New York | 2009 |
| Hymn | Here Rests in Honored Glory (aka Ode to Israel) | 2018 |
| EcoSymbols > | ||
| Flower | rose (Rosa) | 1955 |
| Tree | sugar maple (Acer saccharum) | 1956 |
| Fruit | apple (Malus) | 1976 |
| Bush | lilac (Syringa vulgaris) | 2006 |
| Bird | eastern bluebird (Sialia sialis) | 1970 |
| Animal | beaver (Castor canadensis) | 1975 |
| Reptile | common snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina) | 2006 |
| Freshwater Fish | brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) | 1975 |
| Marine or Saltwater Fish | striped bass (Morone saxatilis) | 2006 |
| Insect | nine-spotted ladybug (Coccinella novemnotata) | 1989 |
| Butterfly | red-spotted purple or white admiral (Limenitis arthemis) | 2008 |
| Shell | bay scallop (Argopecten irradians) | 1988 |
| Soil | Honeoye (unofficial)  |
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| Fossil † | sea scorpion (Eurypterus remipes) | 1984 |
| Gem | wine-red garnet | 1969 |
| Cultural Symbols > | ||
| Food | apple muffin | 1987 |
| Snack | yogurt | 2014 |
| Beverage | milk  |
1981 |
| Dog | service dog | 2015 |
New York Symbols ˆ
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