r/upstate_new_york

How's the job market for trades in upstate look? are government projects happening? especially interested in union jobs i.e cranes and heavy equipment

My fiancé and I live in Scotia and are looking to get married pretty simply and easily sometime over the summer - does anyone have an experience with local city hall or court weddings they could share? Specifically in getting an officiant, scheduling the ceremony, etc.

We’re thinking probably 6 guests max for the ceremony with a larger celebration at a later date. As the non-mushy one in our relationship I feel very out of my depth in planning even something quick like this - never really expected to be getting married, to be honest!

I know getting a friend ordained to officiate is an option, it’s not something we‘re really pursuing but happy to hear about your experience there as well, including where you had the ceremony if it wasn’t a traditional venue.

Thank you!

Hi all, I've been living in trumansburg for a few years now. As a 31y old dad/homeowner/nurse. I dont get out much.

Looking to meet new people and get out more.

Interests include PC gaming. House projects, yard work. Fishing, electric scootering. If anyone is into those sorts of things/need to make new friends lmk and let's grab a beer!!

I miss the home taste of Mac salad - can I ask Reddit for recipes? When I google I don’t find the upstate NY flavors.

I will soon be moving to Ithaca for grad school at Cornell as a 27M with my car in the beginning of Fall 2026. While spending my last 5 years in Washington DC, I have grown to like a lot of outdoors sports involving getting out in nature.
I climb indoors regularly on weekdays mostly sticking to lead climbing and also climb outdoors. A new winter sport I have picked up is skiing which I intend to continue and also would love to try going into the backcountry starting next season. Apart from climbing, I love to bike and hike as well. Whole living in DC, I ended up making a community/ friends which would help me learn more about the outdoors and also just hangout in general and help me grow outside of graduate school.
I am writing this post as I intend to find the same community or even newer communities who could help me get out there and find new friends as well. I will soon be looking for a lead belayer and a possible friend at the Lindseth centre. In case anybody is looking to find an extrovert climber feel free to dm or even comment below. I would love to find people who could introduce me to more about skiing as well. How hard/easy would it be to meet such communities while in Ithaca and also where could I hope to meet like people.

Hello /r/ems,

Ballston Lake EMS is putting out a short video on the struggles of local EMS services not only in upstate New York but across the United States. We are not asking for any money but to share this video and get the word out there. We are hoping this makes it to mainstream news to spread awareness of this issue. This video was produced by a Paramedic at Ballston Lake. If anyone has any questions feel free to reach out to me.

Looking for input and recommendations on our tentative family vacation itinerary.
Two Adults, Two Kids (4 & 6)

Monday July 6th
Flight arrives 11am at Buffalo-Niagra Airport
Need to pick up rental car and check into hotel
Lunch in Buffalo
Drive to Niagara Falls
Purchase Niagara Falls Classic Package which includes
■ Butterfly Conservatory
■ White Water Walk
■ Journey Behind The Falls
Start furthest from falls and work backwards towards main Niagara Falls area
Dinner in Niagara Falls - need recommendations
Need ideas for other evening activities in the area
Stay for Fireworks (approx. 10pm) Watch from Crows Nest
Drive back to Buffalo

Tuesday July 7th
Continental breakfast at hotel
Coffee recommendations
Buffalo City Hall Observation Deck (possible tour if time works out)
Naval Park
Canalside
Riverworks
Lunch recommendation
Dinner recommendations or eat dinner at game
Buffalo Bison Baseball Game

Wednesday July 8th
Drive to Rochester (any recommended stops along the way?)
Seneca Falls Zoo
Lunch recommendations
Ontario State Park
Strong Museum if weather is bad
Drive to Syracuse (any recommended stops along the way?)
Dinner recommendations
Activity recommendations in Syracuse?

Thursday July 9th
Drive to Cooperstown (any recommended stops along the way?)
National Baseball Hall of Fame
Lunch recommendations
Any other Cooperstown recommendations?
Drive to Family Reunion in Cortland NY (any recommended stops along the
way?)
■ We will be here from Thurs afternoon and leave early Sunday■ Activity recommendations in the Ithaca area? We have plans to visit
Robert Treman State Park

Let’s say someone wants to visit Europe in general but doesn’t want to spend the money. What are some places in NY (not counting NYC) that’ll give them that European summer vibe experience? Thinking wineries in the Finger Lakes instead of Italy.

I walk/ hike nearly every day, I know this is relatively common for people around upstate ny (from roc) since we have so many nice green areas and trails I was wondering how common hiking is outside of this region, more thinking west rather than farther north.

I am supposed to move to Gouverneur, NY in a few months and I’m getting really scared about this decision after reading the comments and posts here about how sad and creepy it is?

I know it’s a very small town but I’ve lived in a small town before and honestly i would rather live in a nice affordable apartment further out than in an overpriced smaller place in a bigger city.

I have dealt with snow before, but I’m not sure if I’m fully prepared to handle how cold it gets up there; but mostly I’m worried about the heating bill.

Is it really so bad? Is there anything good about living in the area? What are the people like? How is the culture?

There are frequent posts in this sub about people looking to move to Upstate and asking for information. So now it's time to give back. If you moved here from out of state, why did you move here, where did you come from and end up, and how is it going?