Definitions by A Real New Yorker
New Yorker
Someone who is from New York City or Long Island.
Yes, Upstate New York is part of the state and technically they are New Yorkers, but when someone says "I'm a New Yorker." people generally think NYC or LI.
Yes, Upstate New York is part of the state and technically they are New Yorkers, but when someone says "I'm a New Yorker." people generally think NYC or LI.
Guy 1: I'm a New Yorker.
Guy 2: Oh, you're from the city?
Guy 1: No, I'm from Syracuse.
Guy 2: ...You're not a New Yorker.
Guy 2: Oh, you're from the city?
Guy 1: No, I'm from Syracuse.
Guy 2: ...You're not a New Yorker.
New Yorker by A Real New Yorker August 6, 2011