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I missed this statement of yours. This is also true, however, the number of countries of origin of the diversity in immigrant populations is different. LI tends to have more of the recent dominant immigration countries - e.g. China, latin America, whereas Westchester, in addition to those groups, has a lot of ex-pat communities. This (also with French schools like FASNY, Japanese academy schools (like Keio), the German American school etc. which all cater to the ex-pat communities) leads to a much bigger actual diversity (culturally).
I think most people who have lived in both LI and Westchester know the differences between the two and don't see them as the same place to live.
Your statement seems a little Eurocentric. That being said, there are a lot of Irish and Polish immigrants on Long Island. I have heard of the wealthy French expats and the like, but are they really a dominant cultural force in Westchester?
Well of course the two are different but I find the differences to be exaggerated.
What you say is true, but there are areas in the country that could have handled this influx and benefited much more from this than NYC or NOVA. I’m thinking specifically brawny rust belt or former rust belt cities that have outsized infrastructure for their current population, a formerly much larger population, surface parking lots breaking up parts of downtown due to disinvestment that are easy sites to fill back in, and often strong cultural and higher education institutions that are endowments from their better days.
Amazon didn’t go that route but some its candidate list as well as some of its actions among some of its branches in terms of recruiting makes it seem like they were at least considering that direction. There are myriad potential advantages with going that route, but apparently they weren’t enough.
Why do people think that corporations should perform roles that ought to be done by government. Amazon selected sites where there is either an existing pool of suitable workers, or where such people can be attracted to. They aren't interested in the rust belt.
It is the role of gov't to provide the education and training to attract corporations. They can solicit the assistance of corporations but they cannot expect the private sector to do this from scratch.
you are simply using personal opinion as a fact. WHo believe Westchester is generally preferred than LI? Is it a scientific study or just in your dream. it is so ridiculous. admittedly these two are just comparable. but in terms of location, LI is much better. it is closer to queens and Brooklyn. and it has nice beaches
Not Mr. Trump for sure. Suffolk voted for him big time, Westchester didn't. Not that we should draw any implications from that whatsoever.
How different is Westchester from CT or NJ? it is just the same.
LI is very unique. those nice beaches and vineyards offer something different than anything you can find in North east
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I missed this statement of yours. This is also true, however, the number of countries of origin of the diversity in immigrant populations is different. LI tends to have more of the recent dominant immigration countries - e.g. China, latin America, whereas Westchester, in addition to those groups, has a lot of ex-pat communities. This (also with French schools like FASNY, Japanese academy schools (like Keio), the German American school etc. which all cater to the ex-pat communities) leads to a much bigger actual diversity (culturally).
I think most people who have lived in both LI and Westchester know the differences between the two and don't see them as the same place to live.
No I don't think that. I also don't think much different in walkability between the two either - most railroad originated suburbs have the same sort of walkability. That's not the same issue as driving convenience though.
I don't think either Nassau or Westchester have huge traffic issues. That's more of a problem in the boroughs.
Your statement seems a little Eurocentric. That being said, there are a lot of Irish and Polish immigrants on Long Island. I have heard of the wealthy French expats and the like, but are they really a dominant cultural force in Westchester?
Well of course the two are different but I find the differences to be exaggerated.
I don't think Japan is in Europe, although I may be wrong. The point was actual extant cultural/institutions of greater diversity in Westchester than the diversity in LI. Westchester has the immigrant groups that LI, does plus additional established expat and immigrant groups. You are asking for facts rather than opinions in a nebulous arena, those are an example of what I mean.
got it. so you believe immigrants from China or latin american are inferior than those from european countries. Isn't that racism? That's exactly why people don't like Westchester.
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Originally Posted by Chint
I missed this statement of yours. This is also true, however, the number of countries of origin of the diversity in immigrant populations is different. LI tends to have more of the recent dominant immigration countries - e.g. China, latin America, whereas Westchester, in addition to those groups, has a lot of ex-pat communities. This (also with French schools like FASNY, Japanese academy schools (like Keio), the German American school etc. which all cater to the ex-pat communities) leads to a much bigger actual diversity (culturally).
I think most people who have lived in both LI and Westchester know the differences between the two and don't see them as the same place to live.
How different is Westchester from CT or NJ? it is just the same.
LI is very unique. those nice beaches and vineyards offer something different than anything you can find in North east
Now back to Amazon effects real estate in NYC topic. Do you see Amazon HQ2 in Queens have impact on South Bronx rent prices ?
I think only if Westchester is better than Long Island.
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