Origin: The design, which features the Big Dipper and the North Star against a dark blue background, was created by Benny Benson a 13-year-old boy living in Seward. The design was selected from among ...

The flag of New York is more than a simple flag; it is a reflection of the history of the state, the values of New York State, and our colonial origin. Although the flag was formally adopted in 1901, ...