Despite the geographic similarities, and their proximity to eachother, New York was never considered a part of New England. Why was this historically? What sets NY, especially Upstate (with scenic views, small towns) apart from NE?AbbreviationsFar7867 t1_j4ylund wrote
The fact that what is now New York was originally settled by the Dutch, and NOT the English.
sockpuppetinasock t1_j4zfk4n wrote
Also there was that war between (then newly created English) New York and Vermont.
Proof-Variation7005 t1_j50hzkm wrote
this is a way more accurate answer than the "because they suck" that i expected for a top comment.
Daily_the_Project21 t1_j50o9xi wrote
But they do suck
noghostlooms t1_j525kwy wrote
*English Puritans.
3720-To-One t1_j532i8f wrote
New Amsterdam does sound a lot cooler
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