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 (11^th)

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