Metro NY seems to a forum mostly for downstaters--NYC (zone 7a/b). So you might want to post your question in the upstate forum as well. Still, I checked the hardiness of some of my favorites and they will also work for you. I have and love Wisteria frutescens 'amethyst falls'. It is an American native and not nearly as aggressive as the more commonly sold Asiatic varieties. Also just got some Mandarin Honeysuckle and see it too is very cold hardy. Trumpet vine mine work but not sure of its cold hardiness and it's very aggressive. Finally, you should try Clemantis--very cold hardy and robust. Good luck!