Hello from a fellow Capital Region (2nd year) beekeeper.
A couple of quick suggestions: Join Southern Adirondack Beekeepers Association, ASAP. They have great programs, including (for members) the opportunity to visit other members' apiaries and see and participate in beekeeping activities. The also run classes during the winter and Spring. Google for contact info for them I think it costs $15/yr and is well-worth it.
There is another club, the Bennington Beekeepers' Association, which is hosting the VT State meeting soon, possibly next weekend, in Bennington. They are having one of the best speakers (Dr. Tom Seeley, from Cornell) do a presentation. He is a great and most people really enjoy listening to his programs which are useful for beekeepers of all levels. A state meeting is always a place to see displays, and meet other beekeepers. I think the info about the Bennington meeeting is on the SABA website.
You would also find it useful to drive up to Betterbee in Greenwhich, NY (sort of opposite Saratoga Spa, but in Washington County to the east of it.) Take 787 to Troy, turn left a second light after you cross the Collar City Bridge on to Rt. 40. Stay on 40 northbound through Troy, Speigeltown, Melrose, Schaghticoke, Easton, until you get to the rotary in Middle Falls (about 30 miles), then go east about a mile towards Greenwhich, and take a left at the Meader Rd. light (first after Tractor Supply shopping center). They are open until 1 pm on Saturdays. They have a great display room of equipment and very helpful staff. You can look online for them and request a catalogue, too. Their stuff is very well made and they have a comprehensive line. I agree you don't need to buy stuff now, but looking over Betterbee's offerings in person will make you better informed when buying things in the future, no matter which supplier you use. If you plan on joining SABA and going on apiary visits this summer (highly recommended!), you might want to get a jacket and gloves right away. That way when you get your bees next summer, you'll feel at home in it, which is part of the battle. And if you decide for some reason that bees are not for you, then you will have spent the least amount of money to discover that.
If you need links or better directions, please post and I'll add more.
Hope you have as much fun with your bees as I had last summer in my first year!
Enj.