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Yeah, in general I am OK with the program. It makes city living a bit more desirable for those on the cusp of making a decision between urban and first ring suburban. There are many positives to living in Buffalo and this simply enhances the competitiveness of the city marketplace. BTW, the money is only to fill in the gaps between financial grants and family contributions. Most present city residents are far below the contribution point so this money ought to work for a long time to come. I believe if it gets a few more middle class families to move into Buffalo then it will have accomplished some purpose. Furthermore, people have a choice, they can choose to live in Buffalo and take advantage of this or they can choose not to. So for those at risk kids that live outside of Buffalo, those families can move into Buffalo and take advantage of this opportunity.
Exactly and really that is the point of the program. It is to make the possibility of living in the city of Buffalo a more viable option.
To address the original question: Amherst is a very big town, geographically. The northern and eastern sections are very wealthy. The southwestern section has begun transitioning demographically, as people move to outer suburbs. There are a lot of commercial vacancies in this area, along Sheridan, Niagara Falls Boulevard, Bailey, etc. There has been a significant increase in petty crime (and some violent crime) in the last few years.
Just wanted to say that Amherst is too big to make blanket statements about it as a whole. It really depends which area you are talking about.
In sum although Amherst has twice the land area of the City of Buffalo it is safe to say that based upon statistics the most dangerous areas (lol) of Amherst would rank among the safest in the City of Buffalo.
In sum although Amherst has twice the land area of the City of Buffalo it is safe to say that based upon statistics the most dangerous areas (lol) of Amherst would rank among the safest in the City of Buffalo.
Perhaps, but I think it is also safe to say that unlike the safest areas in Buffalo, the trend for southwest Amherst is not in a good direction.
To address the original question: Amherst is a very big town, geographically. The northern and eastern sections are very wealthy. The southwestern section has begun transitioning demographically, as people move to outer suburbs. There are a lot of commercial vacancies in this area, along Sheridan, Niagara Falls Boulevard, Bailey, etc. There has been a significant increase in petty crime (and some violent crime) in the last few years.
Just wanted to say that Amherst is too big to make blanket statements about it as a whole. It really depends which area you are talking about.
Look on wikipedia or town websites. Most towns around here are basically a square or rectangle of about 36-43 sq. miles. Amherst is over 50 square miles and it may rank on lots of lists, but what is ranked? What part of town? Are you looking in that part or not?
For example: It divides into at least 4 zips: the original "town" 14226, Williamsville 14221, Getzville 14068, W. Amherst 14228.... W. Amherst ( east of Niagara Falls Blvd / north of the Youngmann) demanded and got a zip code of 14228 in the late 1970s...they didn't want to be part of Tonawanda zip 14150. [Seriously; my sister's mother lived there.] Then E. Amherst has a snobby ego; they think they are better than the rest of the town....... Amherst has several school systems, multiple high schools... you get the idea. It has a "downtown" if you are in Williamsville (village).
Amherst is big. It is definitely divided. If you live in the SW corner, you are by SUNYAB Main St. Campus and it is changing, fast. Those schools are Amherst Central. Out past the Youngman is the village of Williamsville - with tons of schools. It's called Williamsville Schools and they have 3 High Schools.
So, if you look to Amherst, the town is definitely not a typical WNY town. It is rapidly changing, has many schools in different districts and each part of town has good and bad points. Look up the demographics on the city-data site for Amherst. You need to see them before you decide on one area or another.
Look on wikipedia or town websites. Most towns around here are basically a square or rectangle of about 36-43 sq. miles. Amherst is over 50 square miles and it may rank on lots of lists, but what is ranked? What part of town? Are you looking in that part or not?
For example: It divides into at least 4 zips: the original "town" 14226, Williamsville 14221, Getzville 14068, W. Amherst 14228.... W. Amherst ( east of Niagara Falls Blvd / north of the Youngmann) demanded and got a zip code of 14228 in the late 1970s...they didn't want to be part of Tonawanda zip 14150. [Seriously; my sister's mother lived there.] Then E. Amherst has a snobby ego; they think they are better than the rest of the town....... Amherst has several school systems, multiple high schools... you get the idea. It has a "downtown" if you are in Williamsville (village).
Amherst is big. It is definitely divided. If you live in the SW corner, you are by SUNYAB Main St. Campus and it is changing, fast. Those schools are Amherst Central. Out past the Youngman is the village of Williamsville - with tons of schools. It's called Williamsville Schools and they have 3 High Schools.
So, if you look to Amherst, the town is definitely not a typical WNY town. It is rapidly changing, has many schools in different districts and each part of town has good and bad points. Look up the demographics on the city-data site for Amherst. You need to see them before you decide on one area or another.
Can't forget Sweet Home too. From what I've seen, none of the school districts are "bad" though.
Can't forget Sweet Home too. From what I've seen, none of the school districts are "bad" though.
Sweethome is part Amherst and some Tonawanda. It also gets all the kids from "looney acres" and area up off Robinson Road of rental duplexes. Enough said.
Sweethome is part Amherst and some Tonawanda. It also gets all the kids from "looney acres" and area up off Robinson Road of rental duplexes. Enough said.
They still graduate about 85% of their kids in 4 years, give or take and the rate for minority students is usually in 70-85% range depending on the year. Actually, the rate for Black students was 81% and 94% for White students for 2010-2011, with it being 92% overall. Just plain awful: https://reportcards.nysed.gov/school...2994&year=2011
Sweet Home is not part of the Amherst School District, Sweet Home is its own district. The 3 Williamsville High Schools are all in the same school district (Williamsville).
Sweet Home is a very good school ....... well unless you're one of those who don't like minorities, lower middle class & poor whites moving into the suburban schools.
Sweet Home is not part of the Amherst School District, Sweet Home is its own district. The 3 Williamsville High Schools are all in the same school district (Williamsville).
Sweet Home is a very good school ....... well unless you're one of those who don't like minorities, lower middle class & poor whites moving into the suburban schools.
What's even more interesting is that racial and graduation demographics are pretty much the same for Sweet Home and Amherst Central high schools according to the 2010-2011 NYSED Report Card data.
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