Native New Yorker 518 Upstate @NativeNewYorker518 (All Platforms)
I’m a New York State Historian and Tour Guide based out of the 518 Capital District!
I was Born & Raised in Upstate NY, far away from the influence of NYC. I grew up with a different perspective of New York than most people outside of our state could ever imagine. Most New Yorkers outside of the Five Boroughs live in a city under 100,000 Population.
Our Canadian Border stretches from Niagara Falls and the Thousand Islands at Alexandria Bay to Plattsburgh on Lake Champlain. The 46 High Peaks of the Adirondack Mountains and the surrounding valleys are known worldwide, and the Catskill Mountains & Hudson Highlands are only a short hop from NYC.
The historic Hudson River has been a major feature of New York & the USA for over 400 Years now. Our Mohawk River & Erie Canal allowed trade boats from the Hudson River to our 2 Great Lakes, Ontario & Erie. Albany is the longest continually inhabited City in the US dating back to at least, 1614 and has been our State Capitol for over 240 Years. We have deep Native American culture and Dutch heritage that predates the British Colonies, while being home to immigrants from over 190 different countries.
We created Pizza, Buffalo Wings, Garbage Plates, French Fries, Potato Chips, Chopped Cheese, Eggwiches, Lox bagels, Apple Cider and more! NY is known worldwide but I’m showing the side of NY people don’t get to see & experience.
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