How Did New York Get the Name "The Big Apple?"
No, New York is not known as "The Big Apple" because of it's apple farming, believe it or not!
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How Did New York Get Nicknamed “The Empire State?”
Have you ever wondered how the nickname "Empire State" came to be associated with the state of New York? The story is a pretty cool one!
Why Is New York Called the Big Apple?
We all know that New York City is nicknamed the Big Apple but the reason has nothing to do with the fruit - it actually all began with horse racing!