Overview. Three emblems that represent New York State are the Device of Arms (commonly referred to as the coat of arms), the Great Seal and the State Flag. All three emblems incorporate the image of the Coat of Arms. The arms of New York State were officially adopted in 1778.
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
I Love New York (stylized I NY) is a slogan, a logo and state song that are the basis of an advertising campaign and has been used since 1977 to promote tourism in the state of New York, including New York City.
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