upstate >> ˈʌpsteɪt
Definition: [adjective] situated or occurring in the northern part of a state, especially the northern part of New York State as contrasted with New York City.
Example: upstate New York
Definition: [adverb] in or to the northern part of a state, especially the northern part of New York State as contrasted with New York City.
Example: the river originates upstate
Definition: [noun] the northern part of a state.
Example: visiting farmers from upstate