1. Seeing the leaves change during the fall.

Have you ever seen upstate New York in the fall? It's one of the best parts of the area, especially if you live on the Hudson River and can walk on the walkway.

2. The Walkway over the Hudson.

Who doesn't love walking over the Hudson river during fall to see the leaves? Or during any warm season for that matter.

3. Stewart's and Stewart's ice cream.

Stewart's in upstate New York are gas stations, mini marts and ice cream stores all in one. Not found in Jersey.

4. The snow days!

Yes we still get snow in New Jersey. But New York snow days just simply cannot compare.

5. The inevitable feud of the Yankees vs. the Mets.

No matter what team you support, they are both better than the Phillies.

6. Not being made fun of for my "accent".

"Wait! Say ~insert funny word here~ in your accent." I don't have an accent. You do.

7. One word: Pizza.

New York pizza is superior to all others. No questions asked.

8. One more word: Bagels.

Reread number seven.

9. Whenever I say "the city" people know that I mean New York City.

There is only one city. And that is New York City. Not Philadelphia. New. York. City.

10. Everyone knowing how to say my town's name.

Yes I am from Poughkeepsie. No it is not hard to spell or say. Po-Kip-See.

11. Not being asked if I know where -insert weird town's name- is.

Yes I am from New York. No I do not know the town where your mom's brother's cousin's best friend lives. New York is a huge state.

12. Headless Horseman Haunted Hayrides.

This one more so relates to everyone who lives around Ulster Park. This will always be, hands down, one of the best haunted attractions in the country. After all, New York gets to call Sleepy Hollow home.

13. Not having to hear about Taylor Ham vs. Pork Roll.

Just get a ham, egg and cheese. It really isn't that hard!

14. Adam's.

Again, this one relates to you if you have an Adam's around you. It will always be the best farmer's market that you can go to.

15. Going to your favorite lake/swimming hole/etc...

Beaches are great and they always will be. But people from upstate New York will always swear by their favorite lake or swimming hole.