For years people have mistaken New York to be part of New England. Well, come summer, those people will no longer be mistaken, they’ll be correct.
Lawmakers have declared an emergency induction of a seventh New England state, a proposal that first surfaced back in 1720, about a century after New England colonization began. The idea resurfaced again during the pandemic when New England and New York lawmakers were working closely, but the idea quickly died down due to the priorities at the time.
The ‘new’ New England:
This summer, New York will officially become the seventh New England state. Officials and residents have mixed opinions:
Mayor Seth Greenborough of New York’s closest town to New England, Hudsuon, notes he’s originally from New England and says the “New Yorker and New Englander in him are overjoyed” with the idea. “It’ll extend funds for all seven states, improve tourism and transit, and hopefully unite the long-winded rivalry between the regions.” Greenborough also confirmed his ride on the Massachusetts to New York zipline was one exciting ride, just as exciting as this new merger.
Grupta Singher of Attleboro, Massachusetts has lived here for 36 years and worked as a lawyer. She notes “the decision makes no sense, we love our Red Sox Yankees rivalry, the difference between the Catskills and Acadia, let’s keep them different so we have variety.”
A recent press release on the seventh New England State Induction highlights some of the benefits:
- $85 billion in funding from the Federal government for expansion of rail systems to connect New England and New York
- Estimated 75% increase in overall tourism among all seven states
- Improved relations that will foster stronger community
And we know what you’re thinking. “Can’t we just trade Connecticut?”
Just kidding, no one is thinking that. Connecticut has parts to love like the floating hotel in Mystic and the gorgeous Winvian Farms. Oh, and we’re kidding about the whole piece. April Fools! Could you imagine though!?