My attempt to help Syracuse (Rochester, Greece: real estate, foreclosures, rental)

[ckwyviorka]

I myself am actually moving back to NY from Charlotte, NC. I have missed NY and am moving to Syracuse the end of the year. My husband will be opening an office for his company in January of '09. I too am an optimist and I will tell you that it does hurt that taxes are so high, but I also have 2 little ones that will be going to school and I'm excited to come to Syracuse and know that no matter where I live, my children will be attending a great school and I don't have to worry about where I live like I would have to if I stayed here in Charlotte. So on that account, I'm glad taxes are high so that my children can get a good education as I know that is where part of my taxes are going. Take Charlotte that is growing quicker than the roads, schools, etc. can keep up with and the taxes are continuing to rise every year, yet the school programs are being cut every year. Give Charlotte 10 years and they will have the same taxes as NY. I do believe that there has to be something done in NY to bring businesses back which in turn will boost the economy and will bring people back. Unfortunately, there are more people that like to sit around and complain about what is going on than those that want to actually do something about it. Personally, I'm a doer and I want my husbands office to succeed so I will take and active role in finding ways to boost the economy in Syracuse. I have lived in Charlotte and have seen the city grow over the last 10 years that I have been here and although I do not agree with how quickly things have happened and how slow the city has answered the growth, I think it is a great city to shape Syracuse after.

off my soap box now!

Can't wait to come home! Adios South!

I just wanted to add that I love reading your posts Bellafinzi. I can see the pride you take in the city that you have grown up and live in. I think it is amazing to hear somebody speak so highly and with love as you do when it comes to Syracuse. Kudos to you!

[bellafinzi]

Originally Posted by twentyfour01

Bellafinzi: Can you provide an example of how human rights activists are bad for Syracuse?

Human rights activists speak out against and try to stop gentrification in Syracuse city neighborhoods.


ckwyviorka, thank you! It's refreshing to know there are others who think as I do.

[kmbell]

Syracuse University has been trying hard in recent years to develop the City of Syracuse. The loss of stable middle class jobs is a nation-wide phenomenon, SU's efforts to develop the city and keep local money in the area is admirable. From my personal viewpoint, I can see how my neighborhood in Syracuse, in the Westcott St. area, has changed for the better over the last 15-20 years.

I wish I could say the same for the city as a whole. Change takes time, and it can happen, though I don't think the phenomenon of stable middle-class jobs for people without a college education is going to make a comeback soon.

[xedis]

Syracuse is hot and humid today. All the brains running in that climate from air conditioned building then outside no wonder any city has chance.
Syracuse has a major problem Thier only for Syracuse for what they can get. To break this up you need to know how deep it goes right to each person out to get what they can. SU - City officals - Each person

[mrkool]

Originally Posted by xedis

Syracuse is hot and humid today. All the brains running in that climate from air conditioned building then outside no wonder any city has chance.
Syracuse has a major problem Thier only for Syracuse for what they can get. To break this up you need to know how deep it goes right to each person out to get what they can. SU - City officals - Each person

Say what????

[xedis]

Originally Posted by mrkool

Say what????

Exactly go to city hall and say anything that you think is important or call them. Follow thur with it. I did it only took me one year.

[jcoffy]

Bellafinzi: I have seen you make a good jobs by posting the picture of Syracuse and neighbors as Fayetteville, Manlius ect why you do not do the same for Rochester. It will be very helpful to the city because people as i can have an idea what Rochester and its environment look like.

[bellafinzi]

Originally Posted by jcoffy

Bellafinzi: I have seen you make a good jobs by posting the picture of Syracuse and neighbors as Fayetteville, Manlius ect why you do not do the same for Rochester. It will be very helpful to the city because people as i can have an idea what Rochester and its environment look like.

Rochester is a fine city, but does not need my help. Why so? 1) Rochester already has quite a few promoters and boosters. 2) Rochester actually looks impressive to visitors and outsiders. The nicest areas...Pittsford, Perinton, Victor, Fairport, Park Ave, Jefferson Road etc are all places that are seen from the highways, main roads or are near the local hotels.

Plus, Rochester actually has a nice looking skyline. That is not the case for Syracuse. Not only is Syracuse's skyline pathetic, but visitors rarely see the beautiful suburban areas in Syracuse. This is why IMO Syracuse needs the photos and Rochester does not.

[bellafinzi]

Here is what I mean:

A map showing both Syracuse and Rochester.

Rochester on the left, Syracuse on the right. The red zones are the depressing parts of each respective city/metro. (Areas of each metro that are either ugly or run-down)



Notice that Rochester's "depressing" areas are limited to one area from Gates, southern Greece, southern Irondequoit, and "the Crescent".

Syracuse's depressing areas are much more encompassing...covering almost every place that visitors and outsiders see as they pass through the area, surrounding every major local attraction, and near all the major employers and universities.

Since I know Syracuse so well, I'll list all the depressing main roads in the area:

1) Erie Blvd East
2) Hiawatha Blvd
3) Thompson Road
4) East Molloy Road
5) Kirkville Road
6) Fly Road
7) Factory Ave
8) Northern Blvd
9) Burnet Ave
10) Midler Ave
11) Manlius Center Road
12) Bridge Street
13) Milton Ave
14) State Fair Blvd
15) East Taft Road

Since most people associate these roads and areas with their Syracuse experience, many people label Syracuse as a depressing city based on these areas. If you move to Syracuse or visit Syracuse, avoid these areas and you will like the area much better. I feel sorry for all the employees who have to work off roads like Erie Blvd east and East Molloy Road. If I owned a business there...like in East Syracuse or DeWitt, I'd move it to a more attractive, uplifting part of the region...like Clay, western Salina, or Lysander.

[bellafinzi]

Since that map above was reduced in size, here's a more detailed map of what I (personally...my opinion of course) consider the "depressing" areas of the Metropolitan Syracuse: