NY
Geography & Places abbreviation · US State
| Stands for | New York |
|---|---|
| Categories | Geography & Places |
NY stands for New York, a US state abbreviation.
Postal code for the whole state, not just New York City. The Empire State ratified the Constitution on July 26, 1788, as the 11th state; Albany is the capital, and the state stretches from Long Island to Niagara Falls and the Canadian border.
Example: Ship the order to our Buffalo, NY 14202 office, not to the Manhattan headquarters.
Usage notes
New York is N.Y. in AP and traditional style, and the two-letter code dates from 1963. In everyday speech NY often means the city; NYC or New York City makes the distinction, and the USPS accepts New York, NY for Manhattan addresses. NY also begins names such as NYPD and NYSE.