The New York State Flag, adopted in 1901, features the state coat of arms on a blue background. The coat of arms includes:
Liberty and Justice figures representing freedom and fairness.
A shield depicting the Hudson River and sun rising behind the mountains.
An eagle sitting on a globe, symbolizing strength and the state’s role in the nation.
State Bird: Eastern Bluebird
State Flower: Rose
State Tree: Sugar Maple
State Motto: "Excelsior" (Ever Upward)