Seal of New York

The New York State seal is the same as the flag, but in a seal. The goddess Justice, symbolizes freedom before the law. She is shown with a blindfold over her eyes, and is also holding the scales of justice in her left hand. The goddess Liberty, who symbolizes freedom, holds a pole with a liberty cap, which symbolizes freedom from Britain after the Revolutionary War. There is a shield between them, which has a picture of the Hudson Highland, the sun, and two sail boats sailing on the Hudson River. Over the shield is a globe, showing the western hemisphere, and a bald eagle. Under the sheild, is a curving ribbon that reads "Excelsior," which is New york's state motto that means "ever upwards."