Aurora I saw that you mentioned somewhere that you’re in Pennsylvania. Just so you know that New York itself is not the only location of a frum Jewish community, if you are in Northern Pennsylvania, there is a community in Scranton or if you are in Western Pennsylvania, then there are cities in Ohio, including Cleveland, which may be more within your short distance traveling range. Even if you are in more Southern Pennsylvania, Baltimore may not be too far. And there is Silver Spring in Maryland as well. I don’t know what to suggest if you are in the Northwestern part of Pennsylvania, but maybe other people here might have some suggestions. A lot of times people get tunnel vision on New York, but really there are a lot of resources, including families to go to for Shabbos and holidays that won’t tax you too much to get to them.
Hatzlacha (good luck)!