NostrNYC or at Syracuse (home to several educational institutions and research centers);

NostrAlbany, NY (hub for government-related conferences and policy discussions);

There would attract more eyes including from angel investors and VCs.

Maybe someone could compile the top 5 most popular suggestions from 70 replies so far, for a vote? But looks like the voting post would only appear nostr:npub1sn0rtcjcf543gj4wsg7fa59s700d5ztys5ctj0g69g2x6802npjqhjjtws (?)