Flag of New York: 1778: Seal: Seal of New York: 1778: Coat of arms: The Coat of Arms of New York: Motto: Excelsior (Ever upward) 1784: Nickname: The Empire State: 1784: Slogan "I Love New York" (official) 1977
Most of the United States' 50 states have a state motto, as do the District of Columbia and 3 of its territories. A motto is a phrase intended to formally describe the general motivation or intention of an organization. State mottos can sometimes be found on state seals or state flags.
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