Merry meet @Sarexa,
Welcome to the forum! 
Congrats to you on embracing your path and embarking on the official start to your journey- that is so exciting! 
I’m currently not too far away in MA, although most of the time I’m across the ocean in Europe. There are certainly folks here from NY and you might want to check out the Where in the World Are Witches? discussion (and the coven-members only extended discussion with more details about location for those who are comfortable sharing) to find local witches.
While you’re searching for local witchy friends, rest assured that you also have fellow magick-lovers from all over the world here to chat and share spellwork! Make yourself at home here, Sarexa 
Looking forward to talking with you more soon- blessed be!