By Lauren Kendrick
Introduction
From Empire State to the Gateway to the West, these New York nicknames are some...
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The most common NY state nickname is the Empire State. Most people believe that this...
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The next nickname is Gateway to the West. This term was first adopted in the...
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New York State is known as the Excelsior State thanks to its official motto, Excelsior...
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Knickerbocker State is one of the New York State slogans that has a fascinating origin...
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While the majority of nicknames for NY are positive, one of the negative New York...
Conclusion
With its sprawling cities, beautiful landscapes, and welcoming residents, New York is a US state...
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