New York is not known for its apples. Apples are neither exported from nor grown in New York City. New York City's nickname is "the Big Apple," but not because apples are grown there.
The nickname can be traced to two separate origins. The term "apple," was originally a horse-racing term. Prizes in horse-racing were called "apples," so, since New York has so many horse-racing arenas, and because so many big horse-races, with big prizes, take place in and around New York City, jockeys began to refer to New York as "the big apple."
There is also an old saying in show business: "There are many apples on the tree, but only one big apple." Since so many performers get started, and get their big break, in New York City, jazz musicians began calling it "the Big Apple."
In 1971, the term was officially adopted as New York City's nickname.
apples are sweet, crisp, have many varietys and they grow in New York. they are also used to make apple cider which is a popular drink.
It isn't. New York City is called the Big Apple. The State is called the Empire State.
New York State is the second largest apple producing state in the United states. Many varieties of apples are grown in New York.
New York state fruit is Maybe apple or banana
They are so oronge.
New York:-)
It is called The Big Apple and the state is in New York. Thank you for the question. :)
The "Big Apple" is New York City which is in New York, the state.
New York City has sometimes been called the Big Apple.
its called the big apple because its a big city and its state fruit is an apple
The state of New York.
The City of New York is often called the Big Apple, or the City That Never Sleeps. The State of New York is nicknamed the Empire State.
The state fruit of New York is an apple.
No. The "Big Apple" is New York City, while the state of New York is the "Empire State".
It is an apple.
New York
New York.