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I am an educated mild mannered Hispanic man who group up in Queens, my wife is a high school teacher in Brooklyn, we are raising a 5 year old boy and a 14 year old girl. Hopefully another child at some point in the future.
We are middle class people looking for a good place to live.
Though I have read some offensive stuff on this forum regarding living near Hispanics and blacks I can certainly appreciate the honesty and identify. I live in an area that was once a very diverse working-class area of proud home owners. Unfortunately over the years most of the people have sold their homes to developers or have chosen to rent the house out. Now my neighborhood is mostly made up of black renters. There is nothing wrong with that but I find my family is not ghetto enough (as we are quiet and cultured), we do not care about rims on a car, listen to hip hop, dress in dark colors and have our pants hanging around our ankles. I know this sounds prejudice or stereotyping, but it's the damn truth. My children and I no longer fit in. It is a safe neighborhood so I don't fear break-ins or anything but want a better environment for my kids. But I have no interest in living in a neighborhood that is not open to having "people who do not look like them" living nearby.
So, I am seeking honest unbiased opinions about the areas that I am considering and can afford (not looking to be raped in taxes- I don't believe that high taxes is a good indication of a good area as Roslyn has been a wasp's nest for officials who have stolen and embezzled millions). Do not hold back, if you think that there are too many blacks or Hispanics or if the neighborhood would not want me there, its fine- I'll just avoid it then, here are the areas I have been looking at:
Lindenhurst, Copiague, Babylon, Commack, Deer Park, Islip (not central), Sayville, Bohemia, Holbrook, Patchogue, Medford
Please do not suggest Elmont, Hempstead, Freeport, Central Islip, Brentwood, Amityville- too black or fresh-off-the-boat Hispanic for me.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Well, what do you want an area? How far do u wanna commute to?
Almost your whole post was centered about race. What about everything else, lol?
I do think Islip would be a good fit for you out of those. There are a decent amount of middle class hispanics there.
Also remember that some towns on the island have a good amount of what many people would call "White Trash"; and they could be just as bad. It's really more about class than race when it all comes down to it. If you don't mind me asking, what part of Queens are you from?
I am an educated mild mannered Hispanic man who group up in Queens, my wife is a high school teacher in Brooklyn, we are raising a 5 year old boy and a 14 year old girl. Hopefully another child at some point in the future.
We are middle class people looking for a good place to live.
Though I have read some offensive stuff on this forum regarding living near Hispanics and blacks I can certainly appreciate the honesty and identify. I live in an area that was once a very diverse working-class area of proud home owners. Unfortunately over the years most of the people have sold their homes to developers or have chosen to rent the house out. Now my neighborhood is mostly made up of black renters. There is nothing wrong with that but I find my family is not ghetto enough (as we are quiet and cultured), we do not care about rims on a car, listen to hip hop, dress in dark colors and have our pants hanging around our ankles. I know this sounds prejudice or stereotyping, but it's the damn truth. My children and I no longer fit in. It is a safe neighborhood so I don't fear break-ins or anything but want a better environment for my kids. But I have no interest in living in a neighborhood that is not open to having "people who do not look like them" living nearby.
So, I am seeking honest unbiased opinions about the areas that I am considering and can afford (not looking to be raped in taxes- I don't believe that high taxes is a good indication of a good area as Roslyn has been a wasp's nest for officials who have stolen and embezzled millions). Do not hold back, if you think that there are too many blacks or Hispanics or if the neighborhood would not want me there, its fine- I'll just avoid it then, here are the areas I have been looking at:
Lindenhurst, Copiague, Babylon, Commack, Deer Park, Islip (not central), Sayville, Bohemia, Holbrook, Patchogue, Medford
Please do not suggest Elmont, Hempstead, Freeport, Central Islip, Brentwood, Amityville- too black or fresh-off-the-boat Hispanic for me.
Thanks in advance for your help.
You seem to be more concerned about race rather than price point, schools, taxes, restaurants, and overall quality of life. Why is that? What exactly are you looking for?
Once again, on LI most of the middle class areas with decent schools care more about the condition of your lawn and cars than the color of your skin. Unless you're black, in which case they're scared to death and will likely slap up a century 21 sign in a heartbeat. Just sayin'.
I am an educated mild mannered Hispanic man who group up in Queens, my wife is a high school teacher in Brooklyn, we are raising a 5 year old boy and a 14 year old girl. Hopefully another child at some point in the future.
We are middle class people looking for a good place to live.
Though I have read some offensive stuff on this forum regarding living near Hispanics and blacks I can certainly appreciate the honesty and identify. I live in an area that was once a very diverse working-class area of proud home owners. Unfortunately over the years most of the people have sold their homes to developers or have chosen to rent the house out. Now my neighborhood is mostly made up of black renters. There is nothing wrong with that but I find my family is not ghetto enough (as we are quiet and cultured), we do not care about rims on a car, listen to hip hop, dress in dark colors and have our pants hanging around our ankles. I know this sounds prejudice or stereotyping, but it's the damn truth. My children and I no longer fit in. It is a safe neighborhood so I don't fear break-ins or anything but want a better environment for my kids. But I have no interest in living in a neighborhood that is not open to having "people who do not look like them" living nearby.
So, I am seeking honest unbiased opinions about the areas that I am considering and can afford (not looking to be raped in taxes- I don't believe that high taxes is a good indication of a good area as Roslyn has been a wasp's nest for officials who have stolen and embezzled millions). Do not hold back, if you think that there are too many blacks or Hispanics or if the neighborhood would not want me there, its fine- I'll just avoid it then, here are the areas I have been looking at:
Lindenhurst, Copiague, Babylon, Commack, Deer Park, Islip (not central), Sayville, Bohemia, Holbrook, Patchogue, Medford
Please do not suggest Elmont, Hempstead, Freeport, Central Islip, Brentwood, Amityville- too black or fresh-off-the-boat Hispanic for me.
Thanks in advance for your help.
I was going to defend you after the first poster put Bayshore but no not at all. Also please do not come to Deer Park, we don't like anyone. I think Bayshore, Brentwood and don't cross Amityville off your list they are all perfect for you. Think about this if you move to one of the too black areas you can look down at everyone else like you already do. (you know like the girl that keeps the ugly girl around to make her look good)
Wow you sound more racist than half of the fools on this board. Well where are my manners. Welcome to the board you will fit right in.
Last edited by nycbrooklyn; 02-08-2013 at 10:00 AM..
Reason: miss spelled words
Once again, on LI most of the middle class areas with decent schools care more about the condition of your lawn and cars than the color of your skin. Unless you're black, in which case they're scared to death and will likely slap up a century 21 sign in a heartbeat. Just sayin'.
So that's why my neighbors put their house up for sale. I thought it was a coincident that all of my neighbors decided to move away after we bought. Oh well I will sleep better tonight knowing that it's so easy for me to scare white people on Long Island.
For someone saying not concerned about race, you seem to be very concerned about race.
No he is not racist. He just disike blacks and hispanics.
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