I moved to New England in the late 70’s. I LOVED that campaign. The TV ads would show people enjoying their lifestyle in NY. I clearly remember one ad that showed a family getting ready to climb a mountain trail and the Dad looks at the camera and says ‘ we love to hike in it!’. It really did showcase so many activities that I’m sure it increased tourism to the state. And yes, most of the activities shown weren’t in the City.
In the comments about his passing at DailyManure.uk, a few posters noted that seeing Cuomo and deBlasio’s ruination of New York probably caused him to die brokenhearted.
RIP to an inspiring American, top of his profession.