The people who live in upstate New York came from different places than the people who live in New York City . Also , upstate New York is more conservative politically . Other organizations in New York with `` Upstate '' in their name include the Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association , the Upstate Correctional Facility , the Upstate New York Club Hockey League , the Upstate New York Synod , and the Upstate Citizens for Equality .