Help im moving from central Pennsylvania to upstate NY
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I read the "Trashing of Plattsburgh" and I do understand where the author is coming from if you are looking for a totally amazing singles, club-hopping scene, then no, don't come to Plattsburgh. If the young woman is looking for great schools, attempting to finish her Human Services degree, wants to connect with other people through her child or work or school or all of that, then the Burgh would be a great place for her. I doubt if she could afford to live in Burlington where the average home price was recently quoted as being 350,000 and rents are equally as expensive. The college here is very underrated and as Nunoco stated there are tons of events that never get any press at all. We just went through play season for all the local high schools and colleges and if someone wants to do something with their child, there are skating clubs, community plays, the YMCA has tons of activities for families (singles, too).........There are drinking clubs downtown, yes, but I think much of the drinking centers around the lack of seeking other things to do. There are usually the Friday night coffeehouses which feature a lot of family entertainment on weekends and a new movie theatre is being built and we have the usual indoor recreation play places, bowling, team sports such as hockey and great kids soccer teams where she would meet lots of other parents (some of them single).........I think if the child is starting kindergarten soon, she would be as busy as she wanted to be. The schools absolutely love parents and welcome them. The city library is great for kids and the lake bike path and hiking trails can be great for kids as well. There is a great outdoor columnist who writes about all the places he took his kids up here when they were young..........fishing, hiking, sledding, skiing, and there is a lot to be said about learning history here and heading to Montreal for some of the museums. I was up there this weekend and it is always amazing.........and just riding the Metro and seeing the gardens and Biodome is a treat for kids..........More ideas, just ask...............I don't think my kids could have had a better childhood, school, neighbors, or life than here. Just my opinion, but there must be a reason that the area is growing and people are still moving here...........There are no glamour jobs, but people are honest and real and I have found that they are very welcoming............It might be just the place for the mom to finish school, have a part-time job, get a great start for her child's education and not have to pinch every penny for gas and housing.......and worry that her car will be jacked or she will be mugged if she is out after dark coming home from work...........Depends on what you are looking for..........?????????
I read the "Trashing of Plattsburgh" and I do understand where the author is coming from if you are looking for a totally amazing singles, club-hopping scene, then no, don't come to Plattsburgh. If the young woman is looking for great schools, attempting to finish her Human Services degree, wants to connect with other people through her child or work or school or all of that, then the Burgh would be a great place for her. I doubt if she could afford to live in Burlington where the average home price was recently quoted as being 350,000 and rents are equally as expensive. The college here is very underrated and as Nunoco stated there are tons of events that never get any press at all. We just went through play season for all the local high schools and colleges and if someone wants to do something with their child, there are skating clubs, community plays, the YMCA has tons of activities for families (singles, too).........There are drinking clubs downtown, yes, but I think much of the drinking centers around the lack of seeking other things to do. There are usually the Friday night coffeehouses which feature a lot of family entertainment on weekends and a new movie theatre is being built and we have the usual indoor recreation play places, bowling, team sports such as hockey and great kids soccer teams where she would meet lots of other parents (some of them single).........I think if the child is starting kindergarten soon, she would be as busy as she wanted to be. The schools absolutely love parents and welcome them. The city library is great for kids and the lake bike path and hiking trails can be great for kids as well. There is a great outdoor columnist who writes about all the places he took his kids up here when they were young..........fishing, hiking, sledding, skiing, and there is a lot to be said about learning history here and heading to Montreal for some of the museums. I was up there this weekend and it is always amazing.........and just riding the Metro and seeing the gardens and Biodome is a treat for kids..........More ideas, just ask...............I don't think my kids could have had a better childhood, school, neighbors, or life than here. Just my opinion, but there must be a reason that the area is growing and people are still moving here...........There are no glamour jobs, but people are honest and real and I have found that they are very welcoming............It might be just the place for the mom to finish school, have a part-time job, get a great start for her child's education and not have to pinch every penny for gas and housing.......and worry that her car will be jacked or she will be mugged if she is out after dark coming home from work...........Depends on what you are looking for..........?????????
No one is trashing Plattsburgh. I am just telling the girl how it is living up here. Ok, maybe a was a little harsh but Plattsburgh is detached from the rest of NY state. Milliezeta, come up a see it for yourself.
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Originally Posted by plattsburgher
and worry that her car will be jacked or she will be mugged if she is out after dark coming home from work
Oh yeah, all other places outside of Plattsburgh you won't get mugged or car jacked either. If anything, Milliezeta should be the one to come up here and make a decision, not listen to others who might not have a clue. Forums like this is to get an idea, but then again, you don't know who everybody is!!! Plus, Milliezeta should be looking for people in her age group and learn from those.
Hmm, I know more folks who have moved from upstate NY to the Harrisburg area than vice versa. But I would probably move back north if we could find work. (Huge if, that.) Upstate NY has much larger cities with less traffic than Harrisburg.
Hmm, I know more folks who have moved from upstate NY to the Harrisburg area than vice versa. But I would probably move back north if we could find work. (Huge if, that.) Upstate NY has much larger cities with less traffic than Harrisburg.
Thanks for the reply, I have update this posting and truly still undecided. I agree with you 100 % in your first paragraph, it seems like upstate has a huge job problem, and that makes me second guess. As you may know there is almost nothing to do around the Central part of PA, unless you willing to travel.. I will check the place for family hiking, sounds interesting. I havent thought about Ithaca, maybe I would do some research. Thanks....
Thanks for the reply, I have update this posting and truly still undecided. I agree with you 100 % in your first paragraph, it seems like upstate has a huge job problem, and that makes me second guess. As you may know there is almost nothing to do around the Central part of PA, unless you willing to travel.. I will check the place for family hiking, sounds interesting. I havent thought about Ithaca, maybe I would do some research. Thanks....
What is your skill set in terms of work? Upstate NY, in general, is a nice place to live and you would probably enjoy it. Here is some information on the area I live in: Central New York Jobs
What is your skill set in terms of work? Upstate NY, in general, is a nice place to live and you would probably enjoy it. Here is some information on the area I live in: Central New York Jobs
Thanks ckhtnakgod, this was good information, I am going to take my time and look into all of these... My skill set is in the Human Service field, I am still persuing my bachelors in the field.
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Definitely.........
of course!!!!
My skill set is in the Human Service field, I am still persuing my bachelors in the field.
