Music
This famous piano man and Long Island native mentioned New York by name in this song.
What is "New York State of Mind"?
Three versions of this story have been filmed so far, and they all end the same way: the big ape falls a long, long way.
What is King Kong?
This Bronx ballclub has won the World Series a record 27 times. Holy cow!
Who are the Yankees?
Considering that so many New Yorkers take the time to go out picking these in the autumn, it's no wonder it's the official fruit of New York State.
What is the apple?
Since 1969, this street has been populated by a diverse group of people, puppets, and educators. Brought to you by the letter S.
What is Sesame Street?
This famous Frank Sinatra song begins with the lines, "Start spreading the news..."
What is "New York, New York?"
In this 1984 film, an intrepid group of scientists try to clean up a New York City that is infested with specters and ghouls.
What is Ghostbusters?
This NYC NBA team calls Madison Square Garden its home.
Who are the Knicks?
Famously, this flower "by any other name would smell as sweet", which is good new for New Yorkers as it is the official flower of New York State.
What is a rose?
Based on a comic book, the four sewer-dwelling reptilian martial artists of this cartoon fight crime and crave pizza. Cowabunga!
Who are Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles?
This "Poker Face" singer was born in New York City.
Who is Lady Gaga?
New York comes under siege from above as an alien race invades, only to be defeated by this super hero team, the film's title.
What is The Avengers?
Joe Namath famously led this green-and-white NFL team to its first, and only, Super Bowl victory. Fifty-one loooooooooooooooong years ago.
Who are the Jets?
If you added this to your bowl of cereal this morning, you began your morning with the state beverage.
What is milk?
The original version of this long running series about cops, criminals, and courts is set in New York City. DUN DUN!
What is Law & Order?
This famous street has been home to many famous musicals, including "The Phantom of the Opera", "Wicked", and more recently, "Hamilton".
What is Broadway?
The quote, "Greed is good." became a tagline for this film, named after a street famous for stocks, bonds, and lots of money.
What is Wall Street?
Once they played across the way in New Jersey but this NBA team now calls Brooklyn its home.
Who are the Nets?
One of our state animals is this aquatic, shelled reptile. Watch out, he bites!
What is the snapping turtle?
This supernatural drama set in upstate New York is loosely based on a tale by Washington Irving featuring a certain fearsome horseman.
What is Sleepy Hollow?
The famous fruit nickname for New York City was popularized by jazz musicians in the 1920s, who saw NYC as the biggest place to perform.
What is "the Big Apple"?
This famous musical set on the streets of New York City pits one gang, the Sharks, against another, the Jets. Let the dancing begin!
What is West Side Story?
In a "miracle" year, the 1969 members of this baseball team went from dead last to first place, going on to win their first World Series.
Who are the Mets?
This is the official nickname for New York State. The nickname is enshrined in the name of an iconic NYC building.
What is the Empire State?
Broadcast from New York City, this NBC morning show is one of the longest running shows on television. Just how long? Sixty-eight years.
What is the Today Show?