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ckhthankgod. Thanks for your comments. Are you from Buffalo? I'm from Cincinnati, Ohio and Buffalo reminds me of Cleveland.
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To folks in the area, is it really necessary to have a 4 wheel drive suv. I hear Buffalo keeps there roads pretty clean in the winter.
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My fiance is absolutely convinced that we have to go out and buy a Trailblazer this year for the winter months, when we make the move. She's from St. Catharines, Ontario and I keep telling her its no big deal if we wait a while to buy another vehicle.
Why in the world would you leave Cincinnati for Buffalo?
Seems like it would be very useful if you are moving into the geographic center of a zip code. Of coulse you could enter two adjacent zip codes to get a better feel for the overall neighborhood.
Nope. Zip code demographics give a warped sense of the way the city ticks. 14201 is a case in point, since it straddles an upscale and a basically destitute neighborhood. If you want to learn about the city, you need to look at neighborhoods; those are the boundaries that matter.
Sorry to revive this old debate, but I just couldn't let you get the last word in. I've repped you in other threads, so please don't take it personally.
Just a quick question on the "young cousin" who's bored to tears in Lewiston. How young? This probably isn't the greatest place for those 20-25, but if you're closer to 30 or older, it's damn near perfect. Free concerts, a great summer schedule of events, a number of different restaurant choices and a solid strip of places to get a drink. If you want to stay out until 3 a.m., this isn't the right town. If you're looking for a happy hour with a band on a patio and VERY little trouble within the village limits, this is the place. It seems like every single night from April until October there's something going on.
Just a quick question on the "young cousin" who's bored to tears in Lewiston. How young? This probably isn't the greatest place for those 20-25, but if you're closer to 30 or older, it's damn near perfect. Free concerts, a great summer schedule of events, a number of different restaurant choices and a solid strip of places to get a drink. If you want to stay out until 3 a.m., this isn't the right town. If you're looking for a happy hour with a band on a patio and VERY little trouble within the village limits, this is the place. It seems like every single night from April until October there's something going on.
I don't really disagree with your post, and I think Lewiston is a nice town. I just worry that young people relocating to the Buffalo area decide to live in a place like Lewiston out of, say, concerns about "safety," when they'd really be happier in the city of Buffalo. My cousin was advised by her family not to live in Buffalo for that reason (I didn't offer my two cents). She's 22 by the way. Like most twenty-somethings would be, she's bored in Lewiston. Sure, free concerts at Artpark can be a good time, but the acts they book are almost always geared towards aging baby boomers. Ditto the bars, from my limited exposure. It's not just about staying out until 3; young people want to go out in a place where there's a critical mass of other young people with similar, current music tastes, and where there's many bars to choose from. If you live in Buffalo, you might be within walking distance of 30 bars. If you're willing to travel the short distance between University Heights, Hertel Ave, the Elmwood Strip, Allentown, the Theater District, Chippewa and downtown, that number is more like 60. How many bars are in Lewiston, 3 or 4? Again, not trying to put Lewiston down, but I agree it's more suitable for people who are a bit older, who have kids, are looking for a quieter place to settle down, etc.
Points well taken. I moved to Lewiston from Elmwood Village and was really happy with both (the wife wanted something a little safer for the kids). I had very few problems in Elmwood Village and loved my time there. If you're under 30, that's the place to be in the city. Lots of fun things to do (I was partial to Betty's for breakfast, Left Bank for dinner and Frizzy's or Hardware for cocktails, but nothing beats Cozumel on a sunny day). IF YOU'RE OVER 30, though, Lewiston is really perfect. A little cleaner. A little safer. And yes, much smaller. Where Clarence and Orchard Park are nice, I really think this is the best combination — blocks from a gorgeous waterfront, a few miles from Lake Ontario, a decent mix of restaurants (not a glut, but just about everything's covered) and plenty of activity all summer long. Enjoy college in the city, get that first job and live it up a little, then buy the house down the street from me. Jeez, can the Chamber of Commerce cut me a check for this?
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Points well taken. I moved to Lewiston from Elmwood Village and was really happy with both (the wife wanted something a little safer for the kids). I had very few problems in Elmwood Village and loved my time there. If you're under 30, that's the place to be in the city. Lots of fun things to do (I was partial to Betty's for breakfast, Left Bank for dinner and Frizzy's or Hardware for cocktails, but nothing beats Cozumel on a sunny day). IF YOU'RE OVER 30, though, Lewiston is really perfect. A little cleaner. A little safer. And yes, much smaller. Where Clarence and Orchard Park are nice, I really think this is the best combination — blocks from a gorgeous waterfront, a few miles from Lake Ontario, a decent mix of restaurants (not a glut, but just about everything's covered) and plenty of activity all summer long. Enjoy college in the city, get that first job and live it up a little, then buy the house down the street from me. Jeez, can the Chamber of Commerce cut me a check for this?
Is Lewiston the only other town that offers this mix in a smaller community in the Buffalo area? Would Kenmore be similar in this respect?
Lewiston is Buffalos Pittsford. One of the more uppity parts of the Buffalo area. Some of this is my opinion. It is a small town, a few shops in the center, but not a real downtown. The town is very clean, very well upkept and can be pricey in terms of the Buffalo area. You will be close to the water.
You will have a short commute to Canada, other than the border wait. Driving shouldn't be bad, open roads to one side and the parkway to the other.
Don't expect too much of a night life, Clifton hill may be a good alternative for you. With that, I have met some snobby people there, but you take the good with the bad.
Youngstown is a little further north, but it may be a good choice as well.
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I've repped you in other threads, so please don't take it personally.
Onnnno now I stole your last word. please post something so you can get it back!
