I was born and raised here, but went to catholic school :/

I’m friends with both transplants and lifers and I can think of a few things, any combination of which could qualify someone as a New Yorker. Where you grew up is not one of them lol.

• Going to places because you like them, not because they’re iconic New York hotspots
• Not judging weirdos
• Being a weirdo
• Not believing in borough supremacy except in the case of Staten Island, which isn’t New York City.
• that being said, you’re not a New Yorker if you’ve never been to Queens or the Bronx.
• Leaving the city and being the last person in the room to notice the sound of a siren or alarm going off.