New York – New York's capital is Albany

(Pronounced new yawrk and awl-buh-nee)

NOTE:

We are going to assume you can already picture The Statue of Liberty as representing New York.

To remember the capital of the US state New York, use the following mnemonic:

In New York, the albinism bunny (Albany) society gathered on The Statue of Liberty once per year.

Interesting facts about Albany:

- Historic Charter: The city is home to the oldest continuously chartered city in the United States, having received its official English charter way back in 1686 under colonial governor Thomas Dongan.

- A Canal Superhighway: The city served as the booming eastern terminus of the Erie Canal when it opened in 1825, transforming the port into a major economic gateway that fueled westward expansion.

- The Egg of the Skyline: The city’s downtown landscape features the Empire State Plaza, which includes a bizarrely unique, spherical performing arts center known locally simply as “The Egg” due to its unmistakable oval shape.