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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?