Upstate or Downstate? The Real Divide | Albany News

Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s upstate getaway sparked a heated debate: where exactly does “upstate” begin? White Plains? Nah, that’s still downstate. The real test? Traffic on the Taconic Parkway—aggressive drivers and Yankees fans signal you’ve crossed into downstate territory. Pizza quality also tells the tale: thin crust, perfect sauce = downstate; gloppy, thick crust = upstate. Other clues? Stewart’s shops, regional accents, or locals freaking out over turkeys. Geographically, it’s a zigzag line from Wappingers Falls to Pawling, then north of Newburgh and south of the Thruway. Woodbury? Downstate. Middletown? Upstate. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d27e900f43b3ab1d