I’m from Rochester, NY originally, lived in Auburn, NY for a little over 3 years, but have lived in the Rome/Utica area for the bulk of my adult life. I meet my friends who live in Phoenix, NY at Turning Stone once a month for the buffet and penny slots. I only live about 15-20 minutes from Turning Stone.
My Brother in law seems to be the NAPA autoparts mini empire business emperor in little towns all across the Mowhawk valley including some in your neck of the woods.