Finger Lakes in Upstate New York Some places feel like characters in their own right. The Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York is one of those places. With its small towns, rolling vineyards, sparkling lakes, and four distinct seasons, it's the kind of setting that naturally lends itself to stories about community, second chances, and finding where you belong. I should know. I grew up in nearby Rochester, New York—home to Kodak, Xerox, the Lilac Festival, and The Strong Na