There as in Rochester or NY?
NY has Carry, Possess on Premises, and Possess/Carry During Employment Permits
Other than in NYC/LI, permits are authorized by county judges in NY.
When I got my NY carry permit back in the late 80s, the judge in the county only issued carry permits.
Today, in the same county (different judge), a buddy could only get his Possess on Premises permit.
If he's a good boy for X number of years, his Possess on Premises permit can (maybe) be changed to a carry permit.
A person is subjected to the whims of a particular judge in a particular county.
No standards, no rhyme or reason.
I miss the Adirondacks, but I do not miss NY.