I thought I read upstate NY but I could be wrong.
“Upstate” can literally mean anywhere in the state of N.Y., outside of the 5 boroughs and Long Island, depending on who you ask. Since I live in Westchester, I don’t consider it “upstate”...for some reason, I am picturing her in Dutchess County, just across the state border from Litchfield County, CT. Not sure why I think that, though, except it isn’t too far away from where she is supposed to be, and it is remote enough that maybe she won’t attract attention for being there. I realise she isn’t supposed to leave where she is staying-and won’t be surprised if her location leaks out.