RE: Buying my first bow... Clubs / Shops upstate NY?
I am just about 45 minutes north of you in Albany at Lemme's Archery (the oldest shop known of in the country). I work Tues and Thurs nights and if you can arrange to be here one of those nights I will personally help you get setup with the right stuff. We will even include a lesson for you to make sure you start and learn the right way without developing any bad habits.
Where did you move from? Welcome to the area.......hope to see you soon!
~Matt