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I pick NYC simply b/c there's such a huge variety of neighborhoods to pick from; since it's at least 10x bigger than all of the other cities combined. The cost of living is the biggest turnoff, i'd be damned if I let myself get scammed into paying $1,500/mo for a roach, rat, bedbug and hoodrat infested crammed up studio/closet.
I didn't like Buffalo. On most days, the downtown was dead and dreary. At least 60% of the city looks tore up beyond repair. One thing I did like about it was that I can't remember any traffic jams...likely b/c the infrastructure was built for much more ppl than it has now. I did like Amherst though it was still nothin to write home about.
I've only driven through White Plains and Syracuse and they did look appealing since they had the kind of density that I like the best. But I did read that Syracuse has a higher poverty rate than both Buffalo and Rochester, which is scary even thinking of.
I don't know if that is true about Syracuse and it does have a college town area of the city. Considering that off campus college students are counted into the poverty percentage, if that is the case in terms of poverty rate, that aspect plays a part in that. Syracuse has a lower crime rate than those two cities as well and this goes for the metro level as well. Albany has the lowest crime rate out of the 4 major metro center cities.
Also, keep in mind when comparing cities in terms of poverty rate, remember that city limits are fixed here and have been for a longer time in comparidon to cities in other regions. You have many cities in other parts of the country that annex unincorporated land and some even cross multiple counties. It would be like cities up here adding 1st and 2nd ring suburbs in terms of some comparisons.
Buffalo does have its share of fine urban areas and it has a pretty good nightlife scene, which is located within particular neighborhoods.
I love NYC, but for upstate I'd have to say Rochester, hands down. The area has had consistent growth in both jobs and population for years, the largest artistic community and many vibrant, walkable communities within the city proper. It has a large knowledge based economy and while not as well known nationally, is more of an internationally known city than the others.
Albany I guess because I hate cities and Albany is the least city to me and near the nicest NY state areas. I generally like all the Thruway cities even with their problems but prob Rochester the best. Roc has the best suburbs too.
NYC is the last place in NY that I'd live. I appreciate the history there but its just overwhelming to live there day to day. Visit during Christmas, no problem. Nothing beats NYC at Christmas time. Live and work though no way in hell.
I don't know if that is true about Syracuse and it does have a college town area of the city. Considering that off campus college students are counted into the poverty percentage, if that is the case in terms of poverty rate, that aspect plays a part in that. Syracuse has a lower crime rate than those two cities as well and this goes for the metro level as well. Albany has the lowest crime rate out of the 4 major metro center cities.
Also, keep in mind when comparing cities in terms of poverty rate, remember that city limits are fixed here and have been for a longer time in comparidon to cities in other regions. You have many cities in other parts of the country that annex unincorporated land and some even cross multiple counties. It would be like cities up here adding 1st and 2nd ring suburbs in terms of some comparisons.
Buffalo does have its share of fine urban areas and it has a pretty good nightlife scene, which is located within particular neighborhoods.
For the exception of Allentown, there really isn't all that much nightlife.... well unless you include drunk 18 yr old college students getting drunk; and vomiting/pissing on sidewalks in University Heights.
For the exception of Allentown, there really isn't all that much nightlife.... well unless you include drunk 18 yr old college students getting drunk; and vomiting/pissing on sidewalks in University Heights.
There's Elmwood Village, Chippewa Street and Hertel Ave as well.
There's Elmwood Village, Chippewa Street and Hertel Ave as well.
Well the drunk 18 year olds is certainly Chippewa (if not younger). I like a few bars on Elmwood, but for the most part, Buffalo's nightlife is nothing to write home about. 4am last call was cool when I was in college, but doesn't much apply anymore.
Well the drunk 18 year olds is certainly Chippewa (if not younger). I like a few bars on Elmwood, but for the most part, Buffalo's nightlife is nothing to write home about. 4am last call was cool when I was in college, but doesn't much apply anymore.
I hear you, but I thought it was interesting that only those 2 areas were mentioned in that regard.
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