If you visit this link you will find a list of all the AMA chartered clubs in New York.

http://www.modelaircraft.org/templat...5E31DE4FA6F552

Don't know what your area code is but this club has a 607 area code:

460 MODELERS OF BINGHAMTON INC

These also have 607 area codes

CORTLAND AEROMODELING SOC*

FLYING SPARKS INC

CORNING TRI RIVERS RC MODELEERS

TRI COUNTY MODELERS

APALACHIN AIRWOLVES RC SOCIETY

BINGHAMTON AEROS

GIANT SCALE AIRCRAFT ASSN

ONEONTA RADIO CONTROL FLYERS

AEROGUIDANCE SOC INC

Hopefully a couple of them are close enough for you to visit. Perhaps you can find one that has a membership that will meet your interests and your budget.