[HockeyMom72]

Originally Posted by INeedAChange

true, but then you would actually have to live in the outer boroughs and look at bleakness and ugliness all the time

Although I liked Manhattan (born and raised there) and LI (lived there 20 years), I can say honestly I would prefer Queens over Florida.

[Spongedaddy]

I really can't stand the NY/NJ area. It's great that some people love it and I am happy for them. Like everything else it's a matter of one's opinion. The Mrs. and I cannot wait to kiss this area goodbye. Florida is far from perfect, but I can't wait to see the Palm Trees and the beautiful weather. The winter bothers me 100X more than the summer.

[riveree]

Nowhere is perfect, but if you wondering what it's like to live in Florida, why not give it a shot? Life is short and if you think you might like it here, you should see for yourself and not have regrets about never trying it.

You're always free to leave whenever you want and you don't even have to move back to your former state - you know what they say "you can never go home" - after 10 or 20 years, it really isn't the home you left .

I know there are all the logistics and blah, blah, blah, but at some point, you have to pull the trigger and just do it .

[cmsvmom]

I lived in Queens. My son has lived in the Bronx.

I wouldn't call either one bleak. They are urban.

But I really can't wait to get back to Florida.

[Moving2SPL]

Originally Posted by HockeyMom72

They are going to put up low cost rental housing ($700 - $1,300) for NYC teachers and support staff. I don't remember what the target date is for this.

Yes, I've heard that they were trying to reduce the rent and the cost for housing for teachers but for some of the expensive or luxury apartment buildings may not go as far to offer that to teachers. If they do, they will most likely limit the number of apts in each building, just like they do for low income individuals/families. Which can be helpful but for everyone else who aren't teachers or who doesn't meet the low income criteria (less than $45,000), will not benefit from it.

I currently live in Yonkers, NY. A couple of years ago the rent wasn't too expensive and it is a great commute to Manhattan. However, like everything else, it is becoming very expensive to live here due to the new businesses that have relocated here and easy transportation to Manhattan.

[INeedAChange]

Eek. Different strokes, I guess... Personally I find most of the outer boroughs overcrowded and quite depressing, with the exception of a few neighborhoods that aren't far behind behind Manhattan in rents.

Originally Posted by HockeyMom72

Although I liked Manhattan (born and raised there) and LI (lived there 20 years), I can say honestly I would prefer Queens over Florida.