| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| UPSTATE | Like Albany vis-a-vis New York City |
| UPSTATE | Like Rome vis-a-vis New York City |
| REDDER | Like Texas vis- -vis New York, politically |
| DOWNSTATE | Like New York City, to Albany |
| UPRIVER | Like St. Louis vis-a-vis New Orleans |
| SPARSER | Like the population of Alaska vis-a-vis New Jersey |
