smaller Upstate NY cities and towns/African American communities

[ckhthankgod]

Originally Posted by ckhthankgod

Here is a historic reference from Troy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_A._Boseman

https://www.blackpast.org/african-am...ony-1840-1881/

https://badahistory.net/view.php?ID=135

Here is another historical reference, this time tied to Rochester, where this late bass-baritone singer grew up and attended the closed Washington High and the Eastman School of Music, where there is a scholarship in his honor: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Warfield

https://www.whec.com/rochester-new-y...114/?cat=10882

He is in the upper left corner of this picture in the 1937 Washington High yearbook when he was a Junior: https://www.classmates.com/siteui/ye.../73799?page=52

The church his father was the pastor of likely starting in the 1920's when the family moved from West Helena AR in that state's Delta Region: https://www.facebook.com/MVMBC351/

[VeganChef]

Originally Posted by ckhthankgod

Ithaca...Seriously, that was the first place that came to mind right away. It would be a good fit in terms of what you are looking for and your culinary background. I say that due to restaurants that offer such options.

Perhaps a place like this would work, but check if it is pet friendly: http://luxury811.com/

It is on North Tioga Street in between Fall Creek Elementary and this church: https://www.ourlordstemplecogic.org/

https://www.google.com/maps/@42.4492...6!9m2!1b1!2i37

Here are some pet friendly listings, but most are apartments: https://www.apartments.com/ithaca-ny...ulrvo0hIzw4vtN

I would also say that the East Side of Syracuse would be another place to look. In fact, this townhouse is just north of Syracuse University, near the Connective Corridor bus line, near multiple hospitals, can walk to Syracuse Stage, Strong Hearts Cafe(a vegetarian restaurant) is a few blocks away and you can walk to businesses on East Genesee Street and this area: https://crousemarshall.com/

https://www.realtor.com/realestatean...0_M44310-23234
https://www.google.com/maps/@43.0453...7i16384!8i8192

There's also this condo in the Westcott neighborhood also on that side of town: https://www.realtor.com/realestatean...0_M46359-67725
https://www.google.com/maps/@43.0454...2!9m2!1b1!2i37

You can walk to this business district south of East Genesee Street: Home - Westcott Community
https://www.google.com/maps/@43.0417...2!9m2!1b1!2i37

There are others, but those are a couple of areas that come to mind.

Thank you so much for the information ckhthankgod, I really appreciate your feedback and will check out the areas.

[VeganChef]

Hi, thanks ckhthankgod, I will check out these out, and yes I am still following the post. Thanks and have a great day.

[ckhthankgod]

^No problem and I'll pass along any other information I think of or come across. I will say that if you consider Buffalo or Rochester, I'd say to look at say Allentown or Elmwood Village, among others in Buffalo or the SE Quadrant(perhaps Monroe village and South Wedge in particular) in Rochester. There are other areas that could fit, but in terms of vibe and walkability, those areas would be good fits.

[ckhthankgod]

Here is a recent interview with Syracuse's Fire Chief:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWnm5scwd88

[ckhthankgod]

Was born in Buffalo, a graduate of Silver Creek HS in Chautauqua County and attended St. Bonaventure...

The tragic ending to ABA superstar George Carter's life: 'He mattered; his life mattered': https://www.indystar.com/story/sport...ed/4139681001/

Another article from November of this past year: https://buffalonews.com/sports/baske...c5ebf0c9a.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Carter_(basketball)

[ckhthankgod]

A Buffalo based YouTube channel with historical focus: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_Y...NEq3wXf5Oqa1xg

A related channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/DougRuffin/videos (shout out to Mr. Ruffin for the information)

[ckhthankgod]

This woman is a 1966 graduate of Buffalo’s South Park HS in South Buffalo: https://chicago.medicine.uic.edu/dep...en-meares-phd/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paula_Allen-Meares

https://www.buffaloschools.org/site/...0a%20-%20e.pdf (3rd down)

This Stanford professor was born in Buffalo: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clayborne_Carson

https://www.thehistorymakers.org/bio...ayborne-carson

[ckhthankgod]

Sports references from New Hartford: https://www.syracuse.com/highschools...s-options.html

and Syracuse: https://www.syracuse.com/orangefootb...-has-been.html

[ckhthankgod]

Current president at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute(aka RPI)...

Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson: A lifetime shattering glass ceilings in math and science for Black women: https://www.news10.com/news/essex-co...r-black-women/