r/upstate_new_york
For discussion about the Upstate region of New York State.
How to think about r/upstate_new_york
The community focuses on discussions surrounding the Upstate region of New York State, encompassing topics such as local culture, cost of living, outdoor activities, and food. It serves as a hub for residents and enthusiasts to share experiences, recommendations, and insights about life in Upstate New York, making it distinct for its emphasis on regional pride and community engagement.
Confidence 4/5
Audience
Members of this community are typically residents or fans of Upstate New York, ranging from young adults to older individuals. They are often interested in local events, outdoor activities, and the unique lifestyle of the area. The vibe is generally friendly and supportive, with a shared appreciation for the region's natural beauty and cultural offerings.
Posting culture
Content that thrives includes personal stories, local recommendations, and discussions about regional issues. Members appreciate authenticity and detailed insights, while overly promotional or generic posts tend to receive downvotes. The community is active, with a steady flow of posts and comments, particularly around local events and seasonal activities.
Brand engagement notes
Brands looking to engage with this community should focus on authenticity and local relevance. Sharing valuable content related to Upstate New York's lifestyle, such as guides to local attractions or food recommendations, can resonate well. However, overt promotional tactics are likely to be met with skepticism. Collaborating with local influencers or participating in community discussions can foster a more positive reception.
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What r/upstate_new_york talks about
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External signals
Where the community looks
Top external domains linked from posts and comments — a quick read on the sources of truth this audience trusts.
Top contributors
Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/theDarthlurker
- u/[deleted]
- u/unlikelyoutcomes
- u/Privacy_74
- u/ropony
- u/DissentingJay
- u/karnerblu
- u/trvlxl
- u/E46M54
- u/news-10
- u/BrightscapesArt
- u/hartlarious
- u/Realtrain
- u/Inevitable-Careerist
- u/No_Sound9911
- u/peteizbored
- u/mattzella
- u/woolly_mammoth_hat
- u/Segod_or_Bust
- u/mnagster2
- u/The_1_Mafia
- u/fairlywittyusername
- u/huxley75
- u/BrainCharacter5602
- u/danielpiraino
- u/crashman641
- u/Sir_FartyFartsalot_
- u/ButtWeazel
- u/Unionforever1865
- u/phanart
- u/itsthejimjam
- u/Think_Point2309
- u/void64
- u/Eudaimonics
- u/visitor987
- u/brennanthefurretboi
- u/isabroad
- u/earthcaretaker315
- u/Syracuse_Flag
- u/sideofqueso
- u/waitforit2010
- u/ChartFrogs
- u/DanicaDarkhand
- u/mleam
- u/Bwanaman
- u/Orangereditor
- u/caf4676
- u/thebobbyloops
- u/Lilyo
- u/Agitated-Ad6744
- u/dowagiacmichigan
- u/hipsmossdapplefloss
- u/Buffalolife420
- u/greenhousecrtv
- u/unreqistered
- u/chrisdancy
- u/cnirvana11
- u/wearepintsized
- u/Scarekrow88
- u/2Fundy
- u/tinfish
- u/le_pedal
- u/Own-Return6348
- u/TwoCagedBirds
- u/pcrossover
- u/StoolPusherInner
- u/meadowdweller22
- u/throwawaynowtillmay
- u/jonpaladin
- u/barbiesfairytopia
- u/RennellReedFilms
- u/solidrobot
- u/FlowerCityFirearms
- u/gcuk2018
- u/AngryMerican
- u/frankiscultured
- u/Salt-Bit3346
- u/Kid-A-1978
- u/peaches333
- u/Saratoga_Voices
- u/Vernacularry
- u/Sumiko25
- u/sdbrinkerhoff
- u/Sartsan5
- u/Accurate_Potato1802
- u/kacey_9
- u/Chip_Errs
- u/Ok_Bear1935
- u/AdPsychological1927
- u/myActiVote
- u/Compounded
- u/fongaboo
- u/IcedPAck140
- u/brdfrdl
- u/allen_aztlan
- u/CantStopPoppin
- u/weedmylips1
- u/gongoozler5
- u/TraditionalDetail617
- u/RaoulPorfavorny
By votes
- u/theDarthlurker
- u/DissentingJay
- u/ropony
- u/Inevitable-Careerist
- u/BrightscapesArt
- u/peteizbored
- u/Realtrain
- u/[deleted]
- u/unlikelyoutcomes
- u/news-10
- u/karnerblu
- u/mattzella
- u/The_1_Mafia
- u/No_Sound9911
- u/itsthejimjam
- u/woolly_mammoth_hat
- u/Segod_or_Bust
- u/fairlywittyusername
- u/hartlarious
- u/Compounded
- u/fongaboo
- u/ChartFrogs
- u/IcedPAck140
- u/brdfrdl
- u/ButtWeazel
- u/trvlxl
- u/allen_aztlan
- u/CantStopPoppin
- u/caf4676
- u/Unionforever1865
- u/Eudaimonics
- u/Privacy_74
- u/weedmylips1
- u/E46M54
- u/gongoozler5
- u/TraditionalDetail617
- u/RaoulPorfavorny
- u/Witchywoman4201
- u/mleam
- u/stratj45d28
- u/5_Frog_Margin
- u/void64
- u/DanicaDarkhand
- u/huxley75
- u/Webhoard
- u/Justaguywithadog1984
- u/crash_over-ride
- u/dowagiacmichigan
- u/aquanetkill
- u/roblewk
- u/dirtylove57
- u/DeLaGrandTerre
- u/GeckoJeep
- u/Bwanaman
- u/noelle8
- u/Agitated-Ad6744
- u/mgwadsworth
- u/knucky_7
- u/brennanthefurretboi
- u/rainking12
- u/justforlulz12345
- u/bodyofchristened
- u/Apprehensive_Cut2182
- u/Orangereditor
- u/mar_kelp
- u/WNYADK
- u/TrapperJon
- u/adrw000
- u/visitor987
- u/fahrvergnuugen
- u/isabroad
- u/libananahammock
- u/Sunfishboy17
- u/Colin_likes_trains
- u/BrainCharacter5602
- u/dan_blather
- u/MadisonJonesHR
- u/mnagster2
- u/Ginger-snap666
- u/Buffalolife420
- u/AcrimoniousPizazz
- u/Think_Point2309
- u/crashman641
- u/tonastuffhere
- u/amburroni
- u/thebobbyloops
- u/shermancahal
- u/Animal_Pragmatism
- u/earthcaretaker315
- u/Mobiggz
- u/tallman2
- u/theforestfleur
- u/Hiiminsideyourhouse
- u/Lilyo
- u/RecordingMother2309
- u/OMFGFlorida
- u/boomheadshot7
- u/ShadowSoap_
- u/unreqistered
- u/saabguy296
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/[deleted]
- u/ropony
- u/tricia_socal
- u/unreqistered
- u/Wasteknot_wantknot
- u/boomheadshot7
- u/hugefreak518
- u/Jonas_Venture_Sr
- u/o0oo00o0o
- u/Jamesdoink
- u/jman457
- u/morechatter
- u/theDarthlurker
- u/EvLokadottr
- u/baboonassassin
- u/mumblesandonetwo
- u/honeybeedreams
- u/DamnMyNameIsSteve
- u/crackerjam
- u/fartmonsterOG
- u/Wheatiez
- u/maducey
- u/amibojiden
- u/Effinehright
- u/stratj45d28
- u/stan__dupp
- u/BrainCharacter5602
- u/chrisdancy
- u/mikelieman
- u/urstillatroll
- u/TheGrandExquisitor
- u/Eudaimonics
- u/doublebr13
- u/beef-o-lipso
- u/Realtrain
- u/fongaboo
- u/caf4676
- u/elihusmails
- u/OdorlessTurpenoid
- u/sadsadcrow
- u/buffaloburley
- u/armymike
- u/Billybobgeorge
- u/Mpnav1
- u/Compounded
- u/swivels_and_sonar
- u/rendelow
- u/bunbohuevn
- u/rival_22
- u/AceMac27
- u/Affectionate-Bar-839
- u/PhantomBanker
- u/hannnnnnaahh
- u/xcoastie01
- u/TrkDrvnFool104
- u/dlink322
- u/Budget_Revolution406
- u/ButtWeazel
- u/nemoomen
- u/l3mmyCaution
- u/abbyw41490
- u/TeeAyeKay
- u/Expensive-Middle-668
- u/kipy33
- u/BoringNYer
- u/sugarfeetiez
- u/ZanteTheInfernal
- u/northernredneck77
- u/abarthsimpson
- u/IhaveCatskills
- u/notactuallyroland
- u/HalfaDoodle
- u/Sri_chai_wallah
- u/rizub_n_tizug
- u/bakedphilosopher
- u/dangoodspeed
- u/Henrychinaskismom1
- u/subbluh_izzy
- u/Dwagner6
- u/cave0sap1en
- u/2fingers
- u/AshleyRae394
- u/goodeyemighty
- u/ZotDragon
- u/MsBee311
- u/Twodawgs_
- u/CaptainFantasyPart2
- u/firesidefire
- u/NYADK
- u/Joesdad65
- u/imadumasigg
- u/shawnc6774
- u/mikedyson69
- u/misaligned
- u/SteamyMcHams
- u/Kikutwo
- u/alwayssunnyinupstate
- u/stackshouse
- u/CheekyOnesie
- u/DJFid
By votes
- u/[deleted]
- u/ropony
- u/2fingers
- u/beef-o-lipso
- u/Dwagner6
- u/McD_Bldr
- u/notactuallyroland
- u/cave0sap1en
- u/Wheatiez
- u/NewYork_607
- u/Eudaimonics
- u/rojogo1004
- u/baboonassassin
- u/Jonas_Venture_Sr
- u/fartmonsterOG
- u/AshleyRae394
- u/Segod_or_Bust
- u/theDarthlurker
- u/morechatter
- u/Homeimprvrt
- u/shadow1515
- u/Webhoard
- u/Learned_Response
- u/soulsilver_goldheart
- u/honeybeedreams
- u/unreqistered
- u/soivebeentold
- u/t1mdawg
- u/unripenedboyparts
- u/ZotDragon
- u/mikelieman
- u/EvLokadottr
- u/Wasteknot_wantknot
- u/ChocolateMagic69
- u/Inevitable-Careerist
- u/crash_over-ride
- u/TrkDrvnFool104
- u/crackerjam
- u/HaveAtItBub
- u/m1_ping
- u/spacecampreject
- u/wafflesareforever
- u/MsBee311
- u/tricia_socal
- u/Bluesoutherner
- u/golevka6489
- u/Han_Yerry
- u/DamnMyNameIsSteve
- u/doublebr13
- u/buffaloburley
- u/o0oo00o0o
- u/YourFairyGodmother
- u/I_am_Bob
- u/DeskAgent90
- u/GracieThunders
- u/hijusthappytobehere
- u/caf4676
- u/sadsadcrow
- u/goodeyemighty
- u/boomheadshot7
- u/jman457
- u/Pablois4
- u/Compounded
- u/dfe931tar
- u/ViviMan65
- u/rival_22
- u/AceMac27
- u/sugarfeetiez
- u/bakedphilosopher
- u/CaptainFantasyPart2
- u/misaligned
- u/SteamyMcHams
- u/stratj45d28
- u/Outlaw_222
- u/u1tr4me0w
- u/badwhiskey63
- u/Evileprechaun
- u/elihusmails
- u/Kikutwo
- u/greentangent
- u/Naznarreb
- u/alwayssunnyinupstate
- u/stan__dupp
- u/Mycomore
- u/fongaboo
- u/Senorisgrig
- u/I_Yam_Harry_Covert
- u/mumblesandonetwo
- u/abbyw41490
- u/concretebootstraps
- u/DissentingJay
- u/chrisdancy
- u/urstillatroll
- u/Rocko3legs
- u/labmansteve
- u/Blazed315Fishing
- u/kipy33
- u/HalfaDoodle
- u/Jamesdoink
- u/boggleislife
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FAQ
r/upstate_new_york — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/upstate_new_york have?
r/upstate_new_york has approximately 78,903 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/upstate_new_york created?
r/upstate_new_york was created on November 12, 2009 (17 years ago).
What is r/upstate_new_york about?
The community focuses on discussions surrounding the Upstate region of New York State, encompassing topics such as local culture, cost of living, outdoor activities, and food. It serves as a hub for residents and enthusiasts to share experiences, recommendations, and insights about life in Upstate New York, making it distinct for its emphasis on regional pride and community …
What subreddits are similar to r/upstate_new_york?
Communities similar to r/upstate_new_york include r/albany, r/newyork, r/syracuse, r/adirondacks, r/hudsonvalley.
Who are the most active posters on r/upstate_new_york?
The most frequent posters on r/upstate_new_york include u/theDarthlurker, u/[deleted], u/unlikelyoutcomes.
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