What other city/town is like Buffalo? (New York, Rochester: condo, crime)

[londonbarcelona]

Originally Posted by david33150

Wow i read your whole post you have not said any positive its all negative its funny how in every forum people always talk negative about a city but in actuality and in reality every city in no way can be all negative nor just positive their is always going to be both positives and negatives in any city its a saying that goes by " if all you can remeber about a place,people or thing is only the negative maybe its just you not them theirs a problem with"

That's not true! I said the economy is better in Pittsburgh than in Buffalo! And -- I did say that Ross Park Mall was worth the drive....

Please don't take offense to this, however I "do" have friends in Pittsburgh. And they all see the same things - the place is really, really gritty. Sorry, but it just is.

Okay, you want another positive? Fine. It snows less in Pittsburgh... but it's less sunny than in Buffalo! LOL

PS - you realize I like Buffalo and not Pittsburgh -- right???

[bellafinzi]

I have to agree with londonbarcelona. I'd much rather be around the people who live in the Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo areas than people from the Pittsburgh area or anywhere else in Appalachia. I know not everyone down there is the same, but the women I met from the Pittsburgh area were tough nuts to crack. Most people just do not open up to outsiders or strangers down there like here in CNY (Syracuse) or WNY. The personality of most people wasn't the only turn-off... the general vibe and the those Appalachian hills were very depressing IMO too. Also, the cold, grey winters in Pittsburgh without any snow cover to brighten up the landscape makes you truly appreciate the lake effect snow here in Upstate NY.

[ckhthankgod]

Just to be fair to Pittsburgh, here are some pictures here:PittsburghSkyline.com - Original Photography from the Great City of Pittsburgh by Matt Robinson

[londonbarcelona]

Originally Posted by ckhthankgod

Just to be fair to Pittsburgh, here are some pictures here:PittsburghSkyline.com - Original Photography from the Great City of Pittsburgh by Matt Robinson

Considering Matt works for the city of Pittsburgh, I doubt he'd show the seedy sides of the city!
Yes, Pittsburgh has a VERY pretty skyline, especially at night. And driving through the tunnel into the city is really cool to experience. But other than the new developments on the North Shore (PNC Park, etc.) up close, most of the areas are pretty run down. Not to say there aren't any nice city neighborhoods, but they are few and far between. Over all, Buffalo's city areas have remained pretty steady. (With the exception of the east side which has unfortunately fallen on hard times. I know, I used to live on Zelmer Street across from Shiller Park.)

Just to keep things balanced, here are a few images of what you see up close and personal around the city of Pittsburgh.


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[kariann9]

I think Syracuse is very similar to Buffalo.

Check it out, I lived in both cities and enjoyed them.

[Buffalonian4life]

Originally Posted by kariann9

I think Syracuse is very similar to Buffalo.

Check it out, I lived in both cities and enjoyed them.

huhhhh. No. Syracuse is a world away from Buff.

[v3ronika]

Thanks for the Pics although I'm sure Pittsburgh doesnt thank you

I think whoever it was (too lazy to go back sorry) that mentioned how Buffalo's snow is not to be taken for granted made a good point. I forget about this from time to time - that if your city turns that snow into grey slush immediately, youre in for one ugly winter (let alone cold, etc.) Personally, I like the snow but I do remember starting to not like it so much when I lived in Brooklyn - it was just messy and a pain in the ass. I started to think of a pretty winter with nostalgia.

Is there no place like Buffalo? I'm thinking there really isnt. Where else was a huge city built for a thriving community that subsequently left it? In the receding masses wake there's left ementities for city-living for a town-sized population. You dont get this kind of quality of life without also being in one of the nation's "fastest dying cities." Unfortunate.

[ckhthankgod]

Keep in mind that Braddock is NOT in Pittsburgh. It is an old steel town that is east of the city of Pittsburgh.

[ckhthankgod]

Originally Posted by kariann9

I think Syracuse is very similar to Buffalo.

Check it out, I lived in both cities and enjoyed them.

I don't think that is too far of a stretch. They are kind of similar, but I think Syracuse is more "filled out".

[lifepgh2op]

Matt (from pittsburghskyline.com) doesn't work for the city of Pittsburgh. He lives in Raleigh, NC and is originally from Pittsburgh. He sold some of his photos to WTAE for a backdrop behind the news desk. He has other cities on his website that he takes pictures at when he visits. MetroScenes.com - Original Urban Photography by Matt Robinson

Just like he takes pictures of nice parts of the city, you found a picture collection of "urban decay" photos on flickr some of which are dated back to 03 and 04. Not saying run down parts don't exist but it IS a city and that's something you just have to deal with if you like to go looking for negatives and that sorta thing. Run down areas are somewhat avoidable so I tend not to see them.