Moving to Baldwinsville (New York, Syracuse, Clay: relocating, condo, hotels)

[asdasd12345]

Hello Im thinking of moving to Baldwinsville near Syracuse. The reason for the move is fast processing of the INS I485 application. It only takes 2 months. I have never been to Syracuse, or Baldwinsville before. I was also thinking of Ithaca but it seems expensive to live there. What is it like???

[Glen NY]

What is INS 1485? Baldwinsville is beautiful. It is just outside of Syracuse New York. Winters are cold and very snowy, but the countryside here is breathtaking. I saw you had asked in another forum about home values and appreciation. Bear in mind that in areas where housing is so resonable in price, those areas don't genearally appreciate so quickly and that's exactly why they are so affordable. However in places like that you can get so much home for your money. So if you want quality of life, no traffic, nice people, a big home, a scenic area and don't mind the snow, than B'ville is great.

[aquaecny]

I lived in Liverpool (right next to Baldwinsville). Both are amazing! If you have kids, the two school systems are great! You are only about 15-20 minutes from downtown Syracuse.

You've got the Finger Lakes, State Fair, Casino, great restaurants, all kinds of stuff in the CNY-Syracuse area.

[bellafinzi]

Plus Beaver Lake Nature Center is nearby....and a new YMCA in Baldwinsville is slated to start construction this year.

[flappergirl]

I grew up in Baldwinsville. It is a very typical upstate small town--to me it has a Norman Rockwell all-American small town fee. The mindset of the people will match the size of the town--there is not a whole lot of racial diversity in B'ville. But it is a safe, low-priced, clean, friendly place to raise a family with a large public school system. The countryside is very, very pretty. The "downtown" area (called "Four Corners" LOL) has really changed a lot over the years! Now it is a charming little strollable area with quaint eateries, pubs, a bridge, and a large waterfront area that hosts lots of musical events and fireworks in the summer.

It is about a 10-15 minute drive to Syracuse.

Weather-wise: The summers are humid and hot, and lots of people have swimming pools and blast the AC There is a river running through B'ville but it isn't a swimming place. There are some small lakes in the Syracuse area, however. In the winter you will be pummelled with snow 5 or more months. Be prepared to showvel or plow out your driveway sometimes many times a day during ths winter. Or , if you live in a condo or apt complex, they will do that for you.

The cost of living is very low, and the people are very friendly. Not the most cultured or cosmopolitan place on earth, but if you aren't looking for that and are looking for small-town charm and lots of space, thent his is the place for you.

[urbanplanner]

Originally Posted by asdasd12345

Hello Im thinking of moving to Baldwinsville near Syracuse. The reason for the move is fast processing of the INS I485 application. It only takes 2 months. I have never been to Syracuse, or Baldwinsville before. I was also thinking of Ithaca but it seems expensive to live there. What is it like???

I have attached a wikipedia of the Village of Baldwinsville and official web-site's of the Village of Baldwinsville and the Town of Lysander (the village is in the Town of Lysander), a link to the Red Mill Inn.

Baldwinsville, New York - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

WELCOME TO THE VILLAGE OF BALDWINSVILLE

THE TOWN OF LYSANDER NEW YORK

Welcome to The Red Mill Inn, Baldwinsville NY

The Red Mill has a nice list of local attractions for your to browse:

Local Attractions

I also thought you may like a summary of the City of Syracuse from wikipedia.org since it is the epicenter of the entire region. It provides pictures, history, economy, demographics, and other links, including a number of Syracuse suburbs and recent events. It is pretty thorough and provides links to points of interest...

Syracuse, New York - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I don't know what you job situation is like, but CNY is getting serious about enticing people to relocate or return to CNY. Local agencies have started a successful marketing campaign to back it up, its called "CreativeCoreNY that emphasizes the transition to a knowledge based economy (see attached).

New York's Creative Core

The other web-site is essentialnyjob.com that lists of over 12,000 unfilled positions (see attached)

Central New York Jobs

To give you an idea of of the surrounding area, my family is from Clay, NY which is one of the northern suburbs of Syracuse and rapidly growing (see attached). The Town of Clay is immediately east of Lysander and the Village of Baldwinsville.

Clay, New York - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

There is also Cicero which is east of the Town of Clay. Both Clay and Cicero are growing and have an enormous amount of shopping, hotels, restaurants, etc. along Route 31 (Clay) and Route 11 (Cicero). Route 31 can take you from the quaintness of the Village of Baldwinsville to Route 11.

Cicero, New York - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Closer to the Syracuse University is the Towns of Dewitt and Manlius.

DeWitt, New York - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Manlius (town), New York - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I also have relatives in Camillus which is west of the City of Syracuse and close to Baldwinsville. You may want to keep your eyes out for a brand new lifestyle center called Township 5 that will include, retail, office, residential, hotel, and theatres (see attached).

Camillus (town), New York - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Cameron Group, LLC - Township 5

There are a whole host of villages that surround the City that you may consider for a visit, including Skaneatelas, Fayetteville, Liverpool, Cazenovia and North Syracuse (The Village of North Syracuse is along Route 11).

Skaneateles (village), New York - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Fayetteville, New York - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Liverpool, New York - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Liverpool is in the Town of Clay)

Cazenovia (village), New York - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

North Syracuse, New York - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Village is split between Town's of Cicero and Clay)

I thought might like to check out Armory Square, Hanover Square, Franklin Square, Marshall Square, Westcott, and Eastwood and other points of interest for shopping, dinning and entertainment...

Armory Square - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Hanover Square, Syracuse - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Franklin Square, Syracuse - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Marshall Street - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Westcott, Syracuse - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Eastwood, Syracuse - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

There is even a Little Italy and a Tipporary Hill...

Little Italy, Syracuse - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Tipperary Hill - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I have added some other points of interest.

Syracuse Center of Excellence - Syracuse Center of Excellence (under construction)

Destiny USA (first phase is currently under construction)

Everson Museum of Art - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Rosamond Gifford Zoo

Welcome to the Turning Stone Resort & Casino (Casino/Resort)

Good luck on your move and future plans.

[urbanplanner]

Originally Posted by asdasd12345

Hello Im thinking of moving to Baldwinsville near Syracuse. The reason for the move is fast processing of the INS I485 application. It only takes 2 months. I have never been to Syracuse, or Baldwinsville before. I was also thinking of Ithaca but it seems expensive to live there. What is it like???

In additons, you mentioned Ithaca which is a beautiful City. Ithaca is approximately 50 miles from Syracuse. I have mentioned that I am considering relocating from Florida to Ithaca. As you mentioned, it is a bit expensive, but is one of the most cultured, highly educated, artistic communities in CNY. I am going to attach some wikipedia and other links for you to consider.

Ithaca, New York - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Ithaca Journal - www.theithacajournal.com - Ithaca, NY

Ecovillage at Ithaca

Welcome to Cornell University

Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY

Ithaca Downtown Partnership: Downtown Ithaca

Sciencenter, Ithaca NY

Ithaca Farmer's Market

The beauty of living in Syracuse is that it is centrally located to many destination in CNY and throughout the state, including Ithaca.

Good luck