Pmac, it depends on what part of the state your from.
I'd say the Southwestern area is really tri-state. Anywhere else is pretty New England-ish.
I have relatives who live in northern Connecticut, up by Massachusetts. That area is definitely more New England than NY.
ill dead it. im from new haven my whole life. i get the daily news not the boston globe. i listen to 660 wfan or 1010 wins for news. i used to watch channel 11 for the yanks. scooter and bill white. north of of new haven it changes.....