Is upstate New York nice to live ?? And where?

Wow!!! Talk about egocentric!!!! Upstate New York has nothing whatsoever to do with NYC. Upstate New York refers to the areas around Syracuse and Rochester. Buffalo is considered to be in Western New York, and north of Albany is considered to be the Adirondack region. I've lived in both Fayetteville and Cazenovia NY, (near Syracuse). This area is beautiful with rolling hills, lakes, 4 seasons, and still close enough to Syracuse to enjoy all the benefits of a cosmopolitan city. The Finger lakes are just down the road with again beautiful scenery and vineyards. Upstate NY is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.