If NY is anything like PA...on the first day you want to be near escape routes. Places and trails that lead away from the commotion and towards thick cover. Hunting trails and food sources my work for the first hour or so, but after that the deer are going to be running around like mad, looking for some place to hide. Find the thickest, nastiest stuff around and set up between that and where you think most of the hunting pressure will be.
One of the greatest opening day stands I have is a funnel between an upper wooded lot and an opposing ridge of thick cover. There is a large creek in between the two with 20 foot banks. The deer will go straight over at times, but if they have the option, they go to a low spot where crossing is easier. I have a stand set up at that point. It works out quite nicely.
