@AstorAaron@bderagon88@AndrewSolender Some would argue itโs the โpopโ / โsodaโ lexicon line between Rochester and Syracuse, which would probably place it near Auburn NYโฆhowever real designation isnโt Midwest vs. East. Itโs if itโs a Great Lake area or notโฆ the canal drags that eastwards somewhat past Utica
@shagbark_hick Iโve sent this clip to countless people over the years.. Ed ended up living just east of Syracuse down the stretch. Never really recall seeing him around but remember when died.
@shagbark_hick Is this really an accurate ecumenical distinction ? I think there are a ton of Catholics in the wider Buffalo region. My understanding of the Burned Over District phenomenon was that it was a Rt. 20 based spiritual pipeline, running East to West.
@shagbark_hick Stewarts never came west beyond Onondaga county because the โNice N Easyโ chain was already a family owned chain in CNY, had like 30 stores in the area and the patriarch died a decade ago and they got sold to a large conglomerate. Byrne Dairy has taken its place more or less.