Upstate New York is the portion of the American state of New York which includes most of the state of New York, excluding New York City and its environs, as well as Long Island, though the precise boundary is debated.
Upstate New York is the portion of the American state of New York, as well as Long Island, though the precise boundary is debated. This New York includes most of the state of New York. This is excluding New York City. This is excluding its environs.