Capital: Albany
Largest City: New York
Abbreviation: NY
Joined the Union: July 26, 1788
Nickname: The Empire State

The Empire State of Mind can be found from the shores of Montauk to the raging waters of Niagara Falls, and everywhere in between. The Upstate is known for its Rust Belt cities, is heralded as the capital of women’s suffrage, is an Olympic epicenter and the birthplace of baseball, while New York City and its international reputation dominates the state’s culture and economy. The city is the epitome of “melting pot”, with representation from all across the globe and world-class cuisine and amenities to match.