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Old 02-15-2015, 03:35 PM
 
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I'm thinking if buying a place in Upstate NY or Southern New England. What town(s) would you recommend for someone who...[LIST][*]Is progressive and wants a progressive/liberal area[*]Wants an arts community (could be a small one, but it's there)[*]Wants a scenic area with lakes, nature trails, parks, close by[*]Has a car but would like to live in a walkable place where there are stores, coffeehouse, etc. nearby[*]Has public transit into NYC[/LIST]
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Old 02-15-2015, 04:28 PM
 
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Beacon comes to mind for an "Upstate" NY community.
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Old 02-15-2015, 04:52 PM
 
Location: Florida
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Try Milford or Branford, CT. If you want more urban, go for New Haven. All of these places have easy access to NYC by the Metro North.
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Old 02-15-2015, 06:59 PM
 
Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Morningside)
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Now that Northampton, MA has Amtrak service again, it fulfills every single requirement you list. It's a great little city. I went to college just outside of it (in Amherst, MA) and spent time there frequently. My mother also retired there, but due to health reasons, needs to move away after living there for nine years (which she deeply regrets).
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Old 02-16-2015, 09:53 AM
 
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New Haven?
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Old 02-16-2015, 10:39 AM
 
Location: ADK via WV
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Saratoga Springs, NY
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Old 02-16-2015, 12:35 PM
 
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When you say public transportation into NYC, would you include any form of transportation into NYC from anywhere in Upstate NY and New England?
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