Portal:New York (state)/State facts


 * Nicknames: The Empire State, The Excelsior State
 * Capital: Albany
 * Governor: Kathy Hochul (D)
 * Lieutenant Governor: Antonio Delgado (D)
 * Secretary of State: Robert J. Rodriguez (D)
 * Attorney General: Letitia James (D)


 * Total area: 54,555 mi2
 * Land: 47,190 mi2
 * Water: 7,365 mi2
 * Highest elevation: 5,344 ft (Mount Marcy)


 * Population 19,745,289 (2016 est)
 * Admission to the Union: July 26, 1788 (11th)

State symbols:
 * Animal: Beaver
 * Bird: Eastern Bluebird
 * Colors: Blue & Gold
 * Freshwater Fish: Brook trout
 * Saltwater Fish: Striped bass
 * Flower: Rose
 * Fossil: Eurypterus remipes
 * Insect: Nine-spotted Ladybug
 * Songs: "I Love New York"
 * Tree: Sugar Maple
 * Gem: Garnet