NEW YORK

The nickname "The Big Apple" was popularized by John J. Fitz Gerald, a sportswriter for the New York Morning Telegraph in the 1920s.

Honking is illegal in New York City unless there is an imminent danger.

The New York City subway system is one of the largest in the world.

The Statue of Liberty's index finger is 8 feet long. The Statue of Liberty wasn't always green.

Central Park is the most filmed location in the world.

The Empire State Building has its own zip code.

The headquarters of the United Nations is in New York City.

The original name of New York City was New Amsterdam.

The Hudson River is the state's longest river at 306 miles.

The first election for governor took place between Philip Schuyler and George Clinton in 1777.