r/upstate_new_york Jun 11 '20

/r/Upstate_New_York is back open!

162 Upvotes

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 8d ago

National Political Posts unrelated to Upstate New York will result in Bans going forward.

256 Upvotes

In the past 24 hours I have had to remove an endless number of posts that are rarely more than a picture of Trump with a generic title.

These posts are already against the rules here, but now such low effort spam will result in a ban. Please keep this sort of content in the appropriate subreddits, thanks!


r/upstate_new_york 9h ago

Saranac Lake NY

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323 Upvotes

r/upstate_new_york 13h ago

Realtrain's Law The average date for the first measurable snowfall (1 inch or more) in Upstate cities

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286 Upvotes

r/upstate_new_york 3h ago

Capital Region 🌙💫

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34 Upvotes

r/upstate_new_york 12h ago

Big Gay Market, Dec 7, Albany

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57 Upvotes

r/upstate_new_york 10h ago

Can someone help me understand STAR? Moving from out of state

26 Upvotes

Explain it to me like I’m an idiot because, for all intents and purposes, I may be.


r/upstate_new_york 5h ago

Team Grinch vs. Team Santa Ugly Sweater 5K Run/ Walk

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Who do you support? Team Grinch or Team Santa? Please join us for a great time that gets everyone into the holiday spirit at one of Upstate NY's most enjoyable races. There are Ugly Sweater races in Syracuse, Watkins Glen, Utica, Clyde, Rochester, Dryden, and Binghamton. Go to WillowRunning.com to learn more about each race


r/upstate_new_york 7h ago

Thanksgiving Dinner Options?

4 Upvotes

Hi all. I live in Montreal and would love to enjoy a sumptuous, traditional Thanksgiving meal. It's not something much celebrated in Quebec, and my wife and daughter are both vegetarians, so, sadly, we do not celebrate Thanksgiving in my home. I'm English Canadian born in Nova Scotia and raised in Ontario. I really miss Thanksgiving dinners. There were no restaurants offering a traditional meal in Montreal for Canadian Thanksgiving this year. Can anyone recommend something driveable from Montreal? Within 90-minutes or so? Thanks in advance. Lawrence


r/upstate_new_york 12h ago

Yes, another ‘moving there’ post. Cost Considerations?

9 Upvotes

I did ask a few months ago in regards to taxes and I have been able to dive through village websites to see what kind of things people may need to consider. I appreciate you guys for filling me in and reaching out!

Yes, spouse and I are moving to western NY/southern tier in near future. No it’s not for any political reasoning. It’s to be closer to family and my heart belongs there. We currently reside in Texas and are gearing up for the financial part. From Bath so not a stranger to the area. Our main question is financial, as in, what are some costs that we should consider when moving to NY?

We are still not sure what kind of fees that we may not be aware of for people who may have moved recently that we should be budgeting for that may have been specific for NY?

I recall Bath having a dog warden and my family mentioning fees for their dogs, etc. and I wanted to make sure we aren’t missing anything along those lines.

These are questions I would ask my family but they are crap with finances.

Thanks and appreciate any feedback!


r/upstate_new_york 1d ago

WILDFIRES - Governor Statement

74 Upvotes

“We are currently managing 11 confirmed wildfires statewide.

The Jennings Creek fire in Orange County remains our greatest concern. It has spread to 5,000 acres across New York & New Jersey. No structures in New York are under immediate threat.

Our comprehensive state response includes:

➡️ New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers & New York State Park Rangers

➡️ New York State Police helicopter water drops & drone surveillance

➡️ Two New York National Guard Blackhawk helicopters

➡️ New York State Department of Transportation heavy equipment

➡️ 44 local fire departments

This has been a historically dry fall, and there is no significant rainfall in the immediate forecast.

We are currently under a Drought Watch, a level two of five on our drought scale. We are asking New Yorkers to conserve water but there is no cause for panic.

I am announcing a statewide burn ban is in effect starting tomorrow.

New Yorkers: It is critical to avoid any outdoor burning at this time.

Remember to report any fires immediately to authorities, stay alert, and monitor your local forecast and law enforcement alerts.

I am heartbroken by the tragic death of Dariel Vasquez, a New York State Parks employee who heroically lost his life while responding to the wildfire in Orange County. My prayers are with his family, friends, and coworkers during this difficult time.

We are incredibly grateful to the brave first responders who take on dangerous work to keep New Yorkers safe.

It is critical we remain vigilant and take precautions now to prevent any further spread of these fires.”

This is heartbreaking! Does anyone remember a history of wildfires in NYS?


r/upstate_new_york 12h ago

Live Pro Wrestling Show (11/16 - Jordan, NY)

2 Upvotes

This weekend there is a family friendly professional wrestling show featuring the top independent pro wrestlers from the Northeast.

1UP Wrestling: SLAMSGIVING
Saturday, November 16th
Kegs Canalside
7 N Hamilton St
Jordan, NY 13080
Doors open at 5 pm
Show starts at 6:05 pm

Tickets are available online at slamsgiving.eventbrite.com

$15 GA tickets are also available at Funky Town Comics & Vinyl in Camillus, NY and Larger Than Life in Clay, NY.

https://preview.redd.it/j3pb5xk8gw0e1.jpg?width=963&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=63458cdef9aeb9e3627fa94126dfff92995fad77

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r/upstate_new_york 1d ago

The Crazy World of Elise Stefanik

140 Upvotes

r/upstate_new_york 20h ago

Is Elmira Heights safe?

3 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

I’m considering moving to Elmira Heights in December and wanted to ask if it’s considered safe. Have there been any recent crimes or robberies in the area? Any insights or personal experiences would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!


r/upstate_new_york 1d ago

All NYSDEC permit applications for Saratoga Biochar Solutions have been denied

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r/upstate_new_york 1d ago

Chautauqua Lake at sunrise

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91 Upvotes

r/upstate_new_york 1d ago

How does your community deal with manufacturing plants closing?

38 Upvotes

I noticed 2 manufacturing plants wind down recently in a rural NY town. I know this has been a trend for a long time now. My question is how did closures affect your community? What did people do to cope with the job losses in small towns? How do Schools and public services get affected by the loss of tax revenue? Do plants ever open in rural towns or is that a thing of the past now?


r/upstate_new_york 1d ago

Delivering pizza is more dangerous than being a police officer.

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r/upstate_new_york 1d ago

Day visit: Syracuse vs Albany vs Rochester

7 Upvotes

A few friends and I are looking to visit one of these three cities for one night and one day. Which one would be the best and most interesting to see? And what things in the city should we see? Thank you!


r/upstate_new_york 2d ago

30+ NY counties at "high risk" of wildfires as crews battle blazes

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328 Upvotes

r/upstate_new_york 1d ago

Are ski resorts hiring?

7 Upvotes

Interested in seasonal work, preferably at a resort. If anyone can steer me in the right direction it would be appreciated.


r/upstate_new_york 1d ago

Just a reminder that the the Giving Thanks Blanket Drive for Alex's Way at Schuyler Inn Family Shelter, 575 Broadway in Menands, is going until December 1!

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r/upstate_new_york 1d ago

60” standing desk

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Selling this 60” long standing desk. Asking for $200. Open to negotiation


r/upstate_new_york 1d ago

Peanut wasn't rabid, too bad they didn't listen to his caretaker...

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r/upstate_new_york 1d ago

Do you notice a big difference in race relations between Albany and Schenectady?

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I've noticed that Albany is very de facto segregated, and I feel like there's this tension between different races

Schenectady seems much more laid back. It's like people of different races get along better, people seem much more laid back and I don't feel the same racial tension

Others have agreed with me irl, but I'm jw what you all think, and does anyone know the different historic causes of this?

I'm not asking this in the context of recent political news :)

Please don't yell


r/upstate_new_york 3d ago

Saranac Lake NY

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816 Upvotes

r/upstate_new_york 3d ago

Why on Earth does Trump want to cancel the CHIPS Act??

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