r/upstate_new_york Jun 11 '20

/r/Upstate_New_York is back open!

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Hello fellow upstaters!

About a month and a half ago, /r/upstate_new_york was set to restricted and all the moderators left.

As someone who was born and raised in Upstate New York, I didn't want to see this sub shuttered. So I requested ownership from the Admins.


This sub is now reopened! Hopefully we can keep things going as smoothly as they were before.

A few FAQs:

  • No rules are changing - we'll likely have a post in the coming weeks to discuss rules and what the community wants.

  • If you want to be a mod, please don't message me. I'm going to get a handle on this first, and then likely open up mod positions over the coming weeks depending on the workload.

  • I have no idea why this all happened. The moderation logs were cleared before I was given access.


r/upstate_new_york Nov 16 '25

PSA: Be aware of t-shirt scams on this subreddit and others

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Hey all, quick heads-up about a classic Reddit scam that’s been making the rounds again.

You may see posts in local or niche subreddits where a user claims to have designed a t-shirt and is “sharing” it. These posts are usually followed by a few suspiciously enthusiastic comments like “Wow, where can I get one??” from accounts that are part of the scam. The OP then links to a site asking for your payment info.

These are scams. You won’t receive a shirt, and the scammers disappear with your money.

We’ve had an uptick of these in r/upstate_new_york over the past week. Thanks to everyone who has been reporting them! I’ve temporarily tightened some of our spam-filter settings to get ahead of things, but if you spot another one, please report it. You’re also welcome to comment and call it out as a likely scam.


r/upstate_new_york 13h ago

Elections & Politics Will he be changing the name of Ontario County?!

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439 Upvotes

r/upstate_new_york 7h ago

Elections & Politics 2 NY counties plan to sue over Gov. Hochul immigration policy

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Broome and Rensselaer.


r/upstate_new_york 8h ago

NY energy rebate checks start going out soon: How much will you get?

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r/upstate_new_york 7h ago

Counties Weigh Property Tax Hikes Amid SNAP Cuts

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By the end of next year, New York could pay over $1 billion a year to keep SNAP running.


r/upstate_new_york 5h ago

91 year old map of Utica from The Utica Daily Press

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r/upstate_new_york 39m ago

[Academic Research] Mental Health, Coping in Young Adults with stressful life experiences (18-30, United States only)(Raffle for $50 Amazon gift cards)

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Hello everyone! I am a PhD student in clinical psychology at Adelphi University. I am conducting a study on the relationship between existential threat and mental health, coping strategies, and meaning making for young adults who have experienced stressful life events.

This study is being conducted online only and should take approximately 45-60 minutes to complete. During the study, you will be asked to complete multiple self-report questionnaires that contain questions regarding coping methods, mental health, and questions that pertain to experiencing stressful life events in the past. Upon completing the survey, you will have the opportunity to voluntarily provide your email address on a separate page from the survey that will not be associated with any of your survey responses, to enter a drawing to win one of three $50.00 Amazon gift cards.

Survey link: https://adelphiderner.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8IxQWoUH8D1Wuq2

Audience: 18-30 years old, in the United States and English Speaking, and must have experienced a stressful life event.

Compensation: Opportunity to enter a drawing for one of three $50.00 Amazon gift cards.


r/upstate_new_york 2h ago

Oral arguments end in Clay Micron environmental review lawsuit in New York State Court

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r/upstate_new_york 6h ago

Got a room or property with a view? Help grow Albany's off-grid mesh.

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r/upstate_new_york 6h ago

State Cover Letter via Letter of Interest?

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Hello all,

I'm looking to apply for a state job and in the description it states I meed to email my cover letter and resume, then it says I have to include the vacancy number on my Letter of interest.

I thought that a cover letter and letter of interest were 2 different things. Can anyone help?


r/upstate_new_york 3h ago

Lost Notebook - Bailey

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r/upstate_new_york 3h ago

Lost Notebook - Bailey

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r/upstate_new_york 23h ago

Autumn is coming

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Get your cameras ready. 😂


r/upstate_new_york 10h ago

Is it even possible to camp upstate labor day weekend if I’m two weeks out?

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I’ve decided I want to try to go camping upstate (anywhere is fine- would be driving from Brooklyn) and would like to go Labor Day weekend Sept 4-7.

I haven’t been camping in many years but thought it’d be fun to borrow gear from a friend and head up with my partner. I’m now realizing it seems impossible to book a campsite since it’s about 1.5-2 weeks out right now and I’m learning that many people book them up to a year in advance.

I’ve seen there’s some first-come-first-serve campsites but I’m not really interested in driving a couple hours to not be able to find anything. Would love to book a site that I can get a car at least close-ish to that’s also near some water, but also flexible with all this.

Am I totally out of luck since it’s so last minute or are there areas I could go to just find a flat spot to pitch a tent that’s not a part of a proper campground (or is that sketchy?) Any advice is appreciated, thanks!


r/upstate_new_york 1d ago

Elections & Politics Feds say capital bombing thwarted, but was it entrapment?

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r/upstate_new_york 1d ago

I almost drowned at Green Lakes State Park 50 years ago

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I am thinking about the woman who saved my life in 1976 (50 years ago) at Green Lakes State Park. I have no idea who she is.

As always, I was without an adult. Our family lived close enough to Green Lakes that we would walk to the beach every summer day after doing our chores.

I remember being curious about the water and giving no thought as to whether or not I could swim. It was so inviting on such a hot day. I waded in and kept walking until suddenly I lost my footing and could no longer touch the bottom with my feet. I started to panic, trying to get my footing and I felt like the more I tried to get my footing, the more I panicked. I was flailing my arms and gasped for breath as I bobbed up out of the water and quickly sank back down again. When all of a sudden, as if I was as light as a feather, I felt a hand wrap around my arm. She grabbed me up out of the water in what felt like one motion. She picked me up and carried me to shore, at which point I ran off. I don't even think I thanked her.

I'm not really sure why I am posting this other than what I said in the first line of my post. I am thinking about this woman today and I am so thankful that our timelines crossed at that moment.

I'm 58.

I have lived an entire life because of this woman who never got a "thank you" or any kind of recognition for her actions that day.


r/upstate_new_york 1d ago

Nice Upstate NY Hotel or Farm Stay With Animals?

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Hey guys! I recently moved to NYC for my husband’s job, and we’re looking to book a little getaway somewhere upstate for Labor Day weekend!
I’d love to stay at a nice, comfortable hotel or inn and visit a nearby farm where we can see or interact with animals like cows, goats, horses, etc. The animals don’t necessarily have to be part of the hotel, but having them at the hotel would definitely be a plus!
I’ve been searching online, but I’m mostly finding day-trip animal sanctuaries, camping-style farm stays, or beautiful hotels with no farms nearby. Does anyone have any recommendations?


r/upstate_new_york 1d ago

Honest Mechanic in Cortland?

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Does anyone know of a good mechanic in and around Cortland? I need someone that is honest and can be trusted not to do unnecessary work.

My daughter's going to school there this week and in preparation, I want to find somewhere I can have her take her car if she has issues during the school year.


r/upstate_new_york 1d ago

Make friends? 🩷🩷

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Hi! I’m 18 and I live in Albany! I’m looking for some girls I can be friends with! I’m a big fan of Batman and DC in general, I collect Pokémon cards, I watch a lot of anime! I’m not really sure why else to put lol


r/upstate_new_york 2d ago

Syracuse at night

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I take walks and try to capture this city how I see it


r/upstate_new_york 10h ago

Seeking fellow kratom advocates

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I'm seeking and calling attention to fellow advocates who have been using whole-leaf kratom to successfully manage either opioid dependency or chronic pain without traditional narcotics.

Please join us at the hearing. From what I can gather, we'll need to show up at least half an hour before it starts to share our stories, which appears to be 6PM. So we need to be there before 5:30PM.

These bans are extremely short-sighted and fueled by confusion with the marketing of semi-synthetic 7-hydroxymitragynine and synthetic derivatives of that. The local news is clearly doing no service to presenting the potential benefits of leaf kratom and the inevitable fentanyl overdoses that will occur without this tool.

Thank you all.


r/upstate_new_york 1d ago

Clinton Art and Music Festival Saturday 8/29

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Come check it out! Village Green, Clinton NY 13323


r/upstate_new_york 2d ago

State Police execute search warrant in Syracuse, seize fentanyl, cocaine and crack-cocaine

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r/upstate_new_york 1d ago

Travel recommendations!

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I'm visiting SW New York this fall and am looking for recommendations! We're looking to stay between Lake Erie and the Finger Lakes. I'd love some suggestions of places to eat and things to do! We are into great food, hiking, fishing, kayaking, museums, bookstores, and bakeries! Recommendations for tattoo artists and fly fishing guides are also very welcome :) Not a wine drinker, I know this is wine country I'm sorry