Anyone from, or anyone who lives within the state of New York. This includes both upstate and downstate New York. Texans come from Texas; Californians come from California & New Yorkers come from New York.
Person One: You know Steve?
Person Two: Yeah, he just moved here from Rochester, NY.
Person One: Oh, I didn't realize he's a New Yorker.
Person Two: Yeah, he just moved here from Rochester, NY.
Person One: Oh, I didn't realize he's a New Yorker.
by Surrounded by dolts December 29, 2011