WHO'S WHO
POTPOURRI
RHYME TIME
IT'S EASY
TO LOVE N.Y.
100
He changed the shape of New York government from 1959 to 1973.
Who is Nelson Rockefeller?
100
This city was the first capital of New York State.
What is Kingston?
100
In the town of old Troy, they did say,
A poem was penned on a crisp winter's day.
'Twas a magical rhyme,
That transcended its time,
Spreading Christmas delight on its way!
What is "A Visit From St. Nicholas?" (Now known as "Twas The Night Before Christmas"
100
This man designed the iconic I LOVE NY logo.
Who is Milton Glaser?
100
This was the first Christmas tree erected in which iconic location?
Where is Rockefeller Center in 1931?
200
This iconic figure of the War of 1812 called Troy, NY home.
Who is "Uncle" Sam Wilson?
200
This iconic font is used for the alphabetic elements of the I LOVE NY logo.
What is American Typewriter?
200
In Schenectady's glow did ignite,
The first tree with electric delight.
But which company’s hand,
Lit up Christmas so grand,
Can you guess who brought holiday light?
What is General Electric?
200
This is the largest city in New York State.
What is New York City?
200
Holiday window decorations have graced the windows of this iconic 34th Street storefront since 1874.
What is Macy's?
300
She became the Statue of Liberty for her appearance at Governor's Ball 2024 - and sported some ILNY swag!
Who is Chappell Roan?
300
Which New York river flows south to north? (Note - this is atypical for rivers!)
What is the Genesee River?
300
There’s a region with lakes that astound,
Each one in its beauty renowned.
But here’s a quick quiz:
How many there is?
Can you count all the lakes that are found?
What is 11 Finger Lakes?
300
This is the official song of New York State.
What is "I Love New York?"
300
In 2023, how many visitors did New York City welcome for the holiday season?
What is 63 million?
400
Thomas Nast, 19th century cartoonist and New Yorker, created the best-known modern representation of this beloved figure in 1863.
Who is Santa Claus?
400
This plant, immortalized in poetry by Walt Whitman, is New York's official state bush.
What is the lilac?
400
There’s a town where a story is told,
Of a woman whose courage was bold.
Harriet led the way,
For freedom to stay—
Can you name where this history unfolds?
Where is Auburn, NY?
400
The town of Bedford Falls from It's A Wonderful Life was inspired by which New York town?
What is Seneca Falls?
400
The biggest menorahs in the world are both located in New York - at 32 feet tall each, where can you find them?
Where are Central Park in Manhattan and Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn?
500
This woman was a champion of Stonewall and LGBTQ rights, and famously called us to "pay it no mind."
Who is Marsha P. Johnson?
500
In what year did this agency become known as "Empire State Development?"
What is 1995?
500
In New York, there’s a town you could see,
With a name that’s as icy as can be.
It’s not full of snow,
But it's named just so—
Can you guess where this place might be?
What is North Pole, NY?
500
Contrary to popular belief, this city of just over 100,000 people is the capital of New York State.
What is Albany?
500
New York has the most ski resorts of any state in the U.S.A., coming in at this exceptional number.
What is 52?