Local Channels ARE available in Vestal!
Went to the grid at 7:55 pm to switch to an OTA channel and saw that Channels 10, 12, 13, 20, 34, 40 and 46 are now listed in white on a blue background! They weren't there at 6:00 pm.
Called 1-800-531-5000 and ordered them for $6 a month.