New York - The Empire State
The Apple is the official State Fruit of New York.
The first public brewery in America was established by Peter Minuit at the Market (Marckvelt) field in lower Manhattan.
Blue Birds
The Bluebird is the official State Bird of New York.
Dairying is New York's most important farming activity with over 18,000 cattle and or calves farms.
The Ladybug is the official State Insect of New York.
New York State is home to 58 species of wild orchids.
The Rose is the official State Flower of New York.
Statue Of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty is located on Liberty Island in New York Harbor; it was a gift from the government of France.
Toilet Paper Connoisseurs
Joseph C. Gayetty of New York City invented toilet paper in 1857!
The first railroad in America ran a distance of 11 miles between Albany and Schenectady.
Trout
The Brook Trout is the official State Fish of New York.
For generations, the majestic beauty and humbling power of Niagara Falls State Park has fostered a sense of awe and wonder.
Sam Schapiro began the Kosher wine industry on New York's Lower East side with their famous extra heavy original concord wine in 1899.
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