Why do most suburbs outside of Long Island seem so soulless? (New York: crime rates, home)

[ovi8]

More shooting down what we have instead of naming the pros of other places in particular. You could literally complain about anything, even your own kids. What does that tell you?

Originally Posted by VA Yankee

You would probably find there are many locations that offer the diversity you perceive as being unique to the island.

I've asked and have been asking. As recent as last month in another thread. Florida? Come on. Delaware... hmm. I'd much rather explore the CA coast but that's also $$$. My brother lived in SD and the chinese food is terrible. And the pizza forget about it. I think the only thing I liked was the atmosphere/beach. Jobs were a problem. Just want at least what we have here as far as those go and hopefully more. When our kids are out of school we don't necessarily have to stay.

Can you tell me what you have there in VA that is different than here or missing from here? What made you go exactly? I had looked into McLean. How close is the beach? I know traffic is way worse in and out of DC.

[Amisi]

Originally Posted by rh71

More shooting down what we have instead of naming the pros of other places in particular. You could literally complain about anything, even your own kids. What does that tell you?
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Give me 10 pros of Long Island WITHOUT MENTIONING "the beach" "close proximity to NYC" or "wineries".

[ovi8]

Originally Posted by Amisi

Give me 10 pros of Long Island WITHOUT MENTIONING "the beach" "close proximity to NYC" or "wineries".

You're playing this game wrong... you stopped bolding too early. YOU say it sucks here, "not where you want to be". Tell me where instead and we'll just have to see how it's better. I'm open, I really am. We all know what we've got already.

[dr vedat safak yami]

They obviously need more activity.

[VA Yankee]

Originally Posted by rh71

More shooting down what we have instead of naming the pros of other places in particular. You could literally complain about anything, even your own kids. What does that tell you?



I've asked and have been asking. As recent as last month in another thread. Florida? Come on. Delaware... hmm. I'd much rather explore the CA coast but that's also $$$. My brother lived in SD and the chinese food is terrible. And the pizza forget about it. I think the only thing I liked was the atmosphere/beach. Jobs were a problem. Just want at least what we have here as far as those go and hopefully more. When our kids are out of school we don't necessarily have to stay.

Can you tell me what you have there in VA that is different than here or missing from here? What made you go exactly? I had looked into McLean. How close is the beach? I know traffic is way worse in and out of DC.

I am not shooting down what you have, just stating that other localities offer similar features. I am in the Richmond area, if I go just over an hour east I am at the beach, an hour west the Charlottesville area with wineries among other things. I am not a gourmet but Richmond offers a broad range of restaurants and the DC Metro is just over an hour north for those that want a broader selection.

I really try to look beyond bagels & pizza (yes I know it's sacrilege) when seeing what a community can offer. I ended up in VA due to a career in the Navy, when I retired I took a position in the Richmond area so we moved out of Va Beach. D.C. Traffic may be a bear but quoting NYC during the work week or commuting from the island as a better experience is a far stretch of the imagination...

[ovi8]

^ well I went by traffic rankings - DC was #2 in the country behind LA. Is there anything fun & unique to the area that we don't have access to? Only collecting info.

[VA Yankee]

Originally Posted by rh71

^ well I went by traffic rankings - DC was #1 in the country. Is there anything unique to the area that we don't have access to? Only collecting info.

DC/NY it all turns into a traffic jam m-f..lol. I think one advantage we offer is that we are not forced through a choke point to get away from here. NYC sits like a cork in a bottle and you have to pass through her to leave and go elsewhere. For unique things to do we have extensive Civil War Battle sites for those that are into it. What type of examples are you looking for?

[rocafeller05]

I guess you don't like the city, beach or wineries. Or is it your job doesn't pay enough for you to live here comfortably?

If not why stay here and struggle?

Originally Posted by Amisi

Give me 10 pros of Long Island WITHOUT MENTIONING "the beach" "close proximity to NYC" or "wineries".

[dcasty]

Originally Posted by Amisi

Give me 10 pros of Long Island WITHOUT MENTIONING "the beach" "close proximity to NYC" or "wineries".

I'm on a boring conference call so here's my stab at 10 pros. This list is unique to me and is why I love living on the island. I'm originally from Queens so you have to keep in mind that for me my 65x100 foot plot is MASSIVE lol. I completely realize how ridiculous that sounds to the rest of the country. I'm also located in central Nassau with excellent access to shopping and transportation.

- Wonderful schools with great facilities, I took my kid to the new playground at the middle school last week....it was beautiful, better than anything I ever experienced as a kid.

- Local entertainment venues where one can watch great concerts/shows (we saw Kanye last month and will soon see both Bill Maher and Chelsea Handler in Westbury, grateful to not have to troop into Manhattan)

- Great non-chain restaurant options- pubs, French, Mexican, Brazilian, wine bars....all nearby

- Family friendly musems- LICM, Aviation and Planetarium

- No tolls to visit family in Queens and Brooklyn

- Great shopping ("upscale" grocery- Fairway/Wholefoods and retail- LV, Prada, Tory Burch, Tiffany ect....not that I frequent the latter category just again, no need to haul into Manhattan)

- Tons of great catering facilities to host family events (anniversaries, baptisms, baby showers, bridal showers ect)

- Great enrichment programs at Adelphi and Hofstra for the kids

- Government that isn't perfect but have you TRIED getting services for your family in the boroughs? I recently explored early intervention (speech) for my toddler and cannot rave enough about Nassau County Social Services. Thorough and top notch, I wasn't treated like a criminal or "moocher" but like a tax payer.

- Excellent hospitals and urgent care facilities. I personally vouche for NSUH and PM Pediatrics, both are within 15 mins from my home. SO grateful to have them nearby.

Long Island isn't perfect and yes, there are so many great places in this country to live and it's why we are proud to call ourselves Americans. For my family, because we require proximity to NYC (for work and family) and love the beach (I didn't technically list them!) the above are reasons we love living here.

[Amisi]

Originally Posted by rh71

You're playing this game wrong... you stopped bolding too early. YOU say it sucks here, "not where you want to be". Tell me where instead and we'll just have to see how it's better. I'm open, I really am. We all know what we've got already.

You can't name 10 pros of Long Island?