And only the governor gets to use the Great Seal ... bible that last week was distributed to every state agency to support the concept of New York as the "State of Opportunity." ...

As set in law, the coat of arms is featured on both the state flag and the seal, which is to authenticate documents. By law, it is officially known as the "The Great Seal of New York State." ...

batallions and batteries of New-York State, which were in the field before the 2d day of July, 1862, and to those only. In witness whereof, I have hereunto signed my name and affixed the privy ...