Upstate New York Notables: Joe Simon

Joe Simon/Hymie Simon (1913–2011), comic book writer and artist, born in Rochester, Monroe County.

Upstate New York Notables: Tommy Tedesco

Tommy Tedesco (1930–1997), guitarist, born in Niagara Falls, Niagara County.

Upstate New York Notables: Bernard Stollman

Bernard Stollman (1929–), founder of the ESP-Disk record label, grew up in Plattsburgh, Clinton County.

Upstate New York Notables: Maureen Stapleton

Maureen Stapleton (1925–2006), actress, born in Troy, Rensselaer County.

Upstate New York Notables: Bob Mould

Bob Mould (1960–), musician, born in Malone, Franklin County.

Upstate New York Notables: Orville Gibson

Orville Gibson (1856–1918), founder of the Gibson Guitar Corp., born in Chateaugay, Franklin County.

Upstate New York Notables: Laurette Spang

Laurette Spang (1951–), actress, born in Buffalo, Erie County.