New York State
Proper noun: A state in the northeastern United States, officially named the State of New York. It is one of the original 13 colonies that formed the United States and is located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the country.
"New York State" is used to refer specifically to the state government, geography, and jurisdiction, distinguishing it from New York City. * The capital of New York State is Albany. * New York State has many beautiful parks and forests. * Laws in New York State may differ from those in other states.
- The Empire State: This is the official nickname for New York State.
- The Empire State Building in New York City is named after New York State's nickname.
- New York (NY): The common abbreviated and informal reference to the state.
- She lives in upstate New York.
- New Yorker: A person who is from or lives in New York State.
- He is a lifelong New Yorker.
- The Empire State
- NY (official postal abbreviation)
It is critical to distinguish "New York State" from "New York City." While New York City is located within New York State, they are separate governmental and geographic entities. * New York State refers to the entire state. * New York City refers specifically to the major metropolis comprising five boroughs.
- a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies