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Did you read what I said earlier about Irish culture and pubs or did you just ignore that? There are quite a few cultures that I can think of that have what you would call "gathering places" for people to get together and socialize. In the Irish culture, the pub represents that, and yes they serve alcohol, but that doesn't mean that everyone going to the pub gets hammered. Finally, you clearly did not walk the entire stretch of Katonah because there is not a pub on every block. The closer to Yonkers you are it becomes more residential, so for that reason alone, you need to visit again, and please go somewhere outside of Katonah Avenue. Van Cortlandt Park encompasses the western part of the neighborhood, and Webster Avenue is also charming in parts with lots of green. The area overall if family-oriented, not some place where drunkards walk around at all hours. You yourself admitted that you didn't notice anyone acting out of order during the time there, and what you experienced is what I have experienced at all hours of the day and night. Have there been issues in the past? Yes, but is it a daily thing? No.
I wonder how many issues there have been in the past and how often there is alcohol related violence or disturbances of the peace?
I do understand that not everyone goes to a pub to get hammered, but the Irish and Irish-American community does have a higher rate of alcoholism. (if not the highest).
Along with this comes a lot of social problems (difficulty with employment, schooling, violence, relationships, criminal justice involvement, as well as alcohol-related medical problems, etc.)
I find it hard to believe that a neighborhood with that much drinking does not have a lot of social problems.
I wonder how many issues there have been in the past and how often there is alcohol related violence or disturbances of the peace?
I do understand that not everyone goes to a pub to get hammered, but the Irish and Irish-American community does have a higher rate of alcoholism. (if not the highest).
Along with this comes a lot of social problems (difficulty with employment, schooling, violence, relationships, criminal justice involvement, as well as alcohol-related medical problems, etc.)
I find it hard to believe that a neighborhood with that much drinking does not have a lot of social problems.
Well as I said, go and make more visits and see for yourself. Other places to see in addition to more of Woodlawn, Morris Park and Pelham Bay:
-Bay Ridge
-City Island
-Pelham Parkway
-Forest Hills
-Kew Gardens
-Middle Village
Well as I said, go and make more visits and see for yourself. Other places to see in addition to more of Woodlawn, Morris Park and Pelham Bay:
-Bay Ridge
-City Island
-Pelham Parkway
-Forest Hills
-Kew Gardens
-Middle Village
Thanks. I'd love to see City Island and Pelham Parkway.
I've been to Forest Hills - it's nice and seems really clean, green, and even with cleaner air than much of NYC.
I've only been through Kew Gardens briefly, I'd like to explore it more.
I heard Middle Village is pretty sleepy. If I go here, where should I explore.
I went to Bay Ridge once, explored for the whole day (considered an apartment there). It's nice enough, but not my speed.
It is a very tough question to answer, because every boro has that feel, and you basically look to where the train is not close by, 2 fare zones. every neighborhood has the middle class feel, with more homeowners than renters. So basically , many single/two family neighborhoods, 15 minutes + walk/bus ride from the train line.
there are way too many neighborhoods to list, for that reason.
I'd add Woodhaven and Richmond Hill in Queens to that list. Particularly the sections north of Jamaica Ave. They're both safe, affordable and under the radar. I live by Forest Park in Woodhaven with my husband and children. We're very happy here.
I'd love to check out Glendale.
And Maspeth as well.
The main drag for Glendale is Myrtle ave. For Maspeth it is Grand ave, and for Middle Village it is Metropolitan av. They are all the same avenues that run into the trendy part of Brooklyn, without the trendiness.
The main drag for Glendale is Myrtle ave. For Maspeth it is Grand ave, and for Middle Village it is Metropolitan av. They are all the same avenues that run into the trendy part of Brooklyn, without the trendiness.
College Point in Queens. Going down that main strip feels like going through the main strip of a New England town that was really diverse.
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