One thing I do miss about NY. I could grow nice tomatoes up there. Here in Texas the summer scorch oftentimes burns them up. Then again mid September through November are really nice temps down here. Oh and I never vote for rotgut Dems - my patriotic duty to the Lone Star state.
I am at the same latitude as New York. My father-in-law used to grow some good tomatoes. Just the right amount of heat here.