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I lived in Buffalo for three years 1996-1999 and have visited 4 or 5 times each year since, with stays ranging between 1 and 2 weeks. It certainly has declined, and the decline is visible and only seems to get worse. But I love the city just the same. Too bad my job there dried up, though I don't mind Milwaukee, either.
There are a lot of great things about Buffalo: The Elmwood District low housing prices, even for great homes the Albright-Knox and other museums Allentown great theater options Delaware Park Guercio's gorgeous summers good restaurants, including many Indian restaurants good Asian markets beautiful architecture good symphony Talking Leaves bookstore! Premier Gourmet Premier Liquor (Prime Wines)--best wine selection/layout in the Great Lakes region East Aurora Wiiliamsville the Hertel District Wegmans (though not unique to Bflo) Artvoice proximity to Toronto There are many other things I could mention (and that others have mentioned), but these come to mind most quickly. Sure, there are also some major negatives--economy in a tailspin, some deteriorating neighborhoods, winters that are a month or two too long (for me), mediocre and poor politicians, some of the worst drivers I've ever encountered, and a significant research university (U at Buffalo) that has very little direct impact on the city.... But for those who do have a steady job there, the quality of life can be very high. One other thing about Buffalo that I like is directly connected to its economic woes: the city has a very vibrant, grassroots arts and activism scene. This scene, centered in the Allentown and Elmwood areas, thrives on the edginess and grittiness of the city's slump. In contrast, in more prosperous cities, I've seen this kind of artistic community killed by gentrification and chain store values. |
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I see small bands from all over the country that are just passing thought the area and play the basement at my one buddy's house. $5 bucks to get in and they are basically just playing for beer money and gas to get to the next town. Where do you think artists live? Soulless corporate banking cities in the sunbelt? Outrageously overpriced places like Manhattan? Some people even get inspired by the urban decay in America. Other than the World class cities and a few hot spots.. the american economy is **** in almost all cities (I have family in Springfield, MA.. the Masschusettes version of Buffalo, NY... who cares). At least we got cheap booze, cheap weed, and cheap apartments. |
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There is a very loose labor market in Buffalo and the taxes are outrageous. Downtown is pitiful in my opinion, and I work downtown. Hopefully I will get out of here in the next year or two to continue my career where there are far more options. THe suburbs are nice, but this is a dying city, check out where buffalo was at the turn of the century and where it is today (economy and population).
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You can not compair! Unless you can plunk down 550k for a 975 sqft shack ( maybe on rented land / or maybe 000.9 acre. NOT KIDDING. Your a FOOL for moving to Gang Infested Calif. Quality of Life is the issue here. Anyplace north of Terrytown is better then CA. Yes even Albany! If this Dude....had a lick of sence he would have moved to ME VT NH MA CT RI or if warmth is a issue SC NC VA DE GA FL if he hated NY so much!! MT CO AZ with have all made better choices in the West. Even TX is much better then CA. I would have liked to move to CA ( nice landscape near Mountains and Coast ) But Quality of Life kept me East. |
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im so glad i moved out of Buffalo, the quality of life there is so much lower then a lot of other cities ive been to. not to mention the gas and housing prices are WAY higher then most other places
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Love Buffalo and the suburbs. The population per sq mile is fantastic. The summers are glorious. My neighbors are lovely. I can afford property, even with the taxes. If there was anything that I would change it would be the length of the winter. Beyond that I think it is wonderful. Our fresh water is becoming a source of security.
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I grew up in Buffalo and was merely remininscing about my favorite places. Even though some of the things I mentioned are still around, but in different locations, as you confirmed..... they are still not the same as I remember. I'm aware that things change..places change.... and "You can't go home again." |
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....that's right; let society know you aren't gonna be pushed around. Stick to the man-he doesn't understand you anyway!
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r there alot of homeless peoples in Buffala?
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