The phrase "upstate communities" refers to towns or cities located in the northern or inland parts of a state or region. These communities are usually away from the main city or urban areas and are known for their rural or less populated nature.
Sentences with «upstate communities»
He does provide millions of dollars in economic aid for upstate communities that may lose the prisons they depend on for their local economies. (wxxinews.org)
«Any delay in that process is potentially exposing upstate communities to those places not being in business,» he said. (politico.com)
Lentol said expanding alcohol sales in theaters also could be an economic development tool, particularly in upstate communities where smaller movie houses struggle to attract patrons. (timesunion.com)