Upstate New York has never been a hub for filming. Unlike NYC, which hosts the most productions (behind L.A.) in the country, northern NY only sees a major movie or television production every few years. It looks like those productions may become even fewer and farther between now that Governor Paterson has chosen not to replenish the fund that gave tax breaks to filmmakers. This fund was a major draw for many TV shows and movies to come to the state. The downstate economy has already felt the effect as the hit show Fringe is leaving its current home in Long Island City, NY to move to Vancouver next season. If you want to sign a petition urging Governor Paterson to set aside more money for the TV/movies tax incentives, click here.