Historical clue formulations

• Like Chicago, geographically — 2022-12-02
• Weekend destination for an N.Y.C. getaway, maybe — 2022-09-25
• Like Rochester and Syracuse, but not New York City — 2021-06-13
• Like Rochester, N.Y. — 2010-12-26
• Like Albany or Chicago — 2008-06-15
• Northerly locale — 2004-08-05
• Like Albany and Chicago — 2004-07-22
• Like Rome vis-à-vis New York City — 2002-12-06
• It's north of New York City — 2001-02-16
• Buffalo area — 1996-10-10
• Like Albany vis-à-vis New York City — 1994-12-28