Upstate

Everything north of Westchester

by Anonymous September 30, 2003

upstate new york

Anything north of the immediate suburbs of New York City (i.e., Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, and Southern Orange counties).

Kindly note: Long Island is Long Island. It is not upstate. It's easy of the city, not north.

Bob: "Where are you from?"
Mike: "New York"
Bob: "Whooaaa is it crowded?"
Mike: "No, you dumb bitch, I'm from New York STATE. Upstate New York."
Bob: "Wait, it's a state?"
*Mike cracks Bob's skull.*

by alden. November 9, 2006

upstate New York

For those who think normally, it is the geographical upper half of New York, containing 50% of the land area.
For idiots, it is anything in New York that isn't New York City, which contains over 99% of the total land area in the state.

Many people consider Westchester, NY to be part of upstate New York, but those people are idiots because the only places that are south of Westchester in New York are New York City and Long Island.

by A guy on a hill July 31, 2011

Upstate

Anything north of the Tappan Zee Bridge

I live in Orange County, just 90 minutes from the city.
-Upstate.
No, not really 'upstate'...

by None November 11, 2003

upstate new york

Any portion of New York State other than New York City and Long Island. Contains such "boring" things as the Finger Lakes, The Adirondak Mountains, large expanses of forest and farmland, a few relatively small cities, and numerous towns and villages of varying demographic levels. Not for those who have never left a city environment.

"Where do you live?"
"New York"
"Oh you're from the city?"
"No, I'm not. I'm from New York State"
"Ohhhh, you're from upstate"
"<groan>"

by quietdream October 19, 2004

upstate new york

A horrifically boring place to live. The "line" between upstate New York and downstate New York is the point at which you believe the landscape becomes more rural than what you are used to, so various definitions exist.

You know how upstaters say there's more to New York than New York City? Well what the hell are they talking about?! I go to college at SUNY Binghamton and I swear, there is NOTHING HERE.

by Larry February 28, 2004

upstate new york

ahem! Not all upstate New Yorkers are toothless hicks! Actually Upstate is a pretty nice place to live. The only place upstate with toothless hicks is Orange County, NY. ew they;re gross...but other than that Upstate NY kicks arse! ...O and if Upstate NY had nothing to offer, then how come people from the city flock here EVERY single weekend!! ..yeah..nothing to offer..pshh u guys cant get enough of us!

Come to Upstate, NY for some real lovin'

by Boo Boo June 25, 2004