I don't know where you go upstate, but if you're looking for state land, along with a good deer population, you might want to try the Adirondacks. Head up NY24 to Inlet, take the Big Moose road through Big Moose and keep on going until Stillwater Mountain is on your left and the Stillwater Reservoir is on the right. When I lived in NY, we used to take some mighty nice deer from that area, along with the occasional bear. The road between Big Moose and Number 4 can be kind of nasty at times, so a 4WD is nice. It's quite a drive from Long Island, and the area requires some pre-season scouting for good results so it won't do you much good this year, but keep it in mind.
Good Hunting.
DC
Good Hunting.
DC