do any of you say you are from New York? (Washington: how much, taxes)

[Steve_TN]

No way!!! When I lived in Jersey, I was from Jersey NOT NY!!!! I lived in Clifton and I would say it was pretty close to NY, but NJ nonetheless. Never thought of myself as a NYer. I was a Jersey Boy.

[Busch Boy]

I say I'm from New Jersey. Sometimes I mention that I live close to NY, but I NEVER say I'm from there.

[mike0421]

I say I am from New York when I speak with people here, when I am introduced. That's because I was born in New York. But I do this because it's a much easier point of reference to those who are not keenly aware of geography, which I assume many to be. I will then say that I am 'actually from New Jersey' but born in New York. At that point, no further mention is made. I don't know if it's because one can not distinguish one political entity from the other, but the point is made that I am from the northeastern US. Here, more are inclined to say what large city they lived near, rather than the state they are from.

[Songbird42]

Born and raised in New York, but spent more time living in New Jersey, so when people ask about my accent, accent what accent, I always say proudly I come from New Jersey.

[JerseyJames]

For personal it is New Jersey. For business it is "New York Metro" area

[Newarkbomb]

i say, New York City metro area in jersey

[NorthNJ]

I say near New York because I live 10 min from G W bridge

[kelsie]

We left So. NJ 5 yrs. ago for NC when asked where we came from we say Fla., we never admit that we lived in NJ.

[juliann1977]

Always New Jersey--though I've had others introducing me to people say that I'm from New York. I guess it is sexier.

[findinghope]

i have never said i was a new yorker...i wouldnt want to be called out on something like that--lol
i am proud to say i am from NJ
when people i have met while in Italy have asked, i have said NJ and if they look puzzled, i say i live(ed) 20 minutes from NY...that gave them a better understanding.