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I have been here 5 years and have never had an official snow day. Unless you work at a school, chances are, you will be going to work.
I bought a brand new vehicle here and after 3 years I was seeing rust spots. That is when I decided leasing is for me. I can swap out for a new rust free vehicle every three years. It also makes great used cars available for those looking for that.
I bought a brand new vehicle here and after 3 years I was seeing rust spots. That is when I decided leasing is for me. I can swap out for a new rust free vehicle every three years. It also makes great used cars available for those looking for that.
3 years?? HOLY CRAP! That sucks. We work from home so driving in weather isn't much of an issue. I do go to the car wash whenever it's open.....looks like I should look into a heated garage and indoor car wash at my new house. Maybe Jay Leno can hook me up. A girl can dream!
I have been here 5 years and have never had an official snow day. Unless you work at a school, chances are, you will be going to work.
My husband's office in Albany ALWAYS opened. It closed early a handful of times over 10 years. And by early, we're talking 3 or 4 pm.....not like 11 am or anything early in the day. You were also expected to be on time because EVERYONE watches the weather and knows what's coming. You also needed to be up at the crack of dawn to shovel/plow/blow/clean off the car.
I worked in the mall during high school and college. Probably a good 5 years. I NEVER got to leave early due to the mall closing. That really only happened when roads were closed which happens when there's ice and sleet. Fun times!
Depends on the employer. My old lady gets out of work early if they see three snowflakes.
Its in my handbook that plants in snow states are expected to be at work on time no matter what, weather is never an excuse.
The guys that come in from Syracuse save all there sick days for Winter cause they don't plow very well there. Couple guys from Bonneville miss some time also cause it can get super bad up that way. The rest of us just soldier on. I have never missed, or been late for work for any reason.
It makes it fun when you have to blow snow for 3 hours before work then 3 hours after work makes life fun fun fun. I woulkd love to have every winter be like last.
I'm not even sure myself. I will most likely rent first anyway, so that I can live and explore the areas more thoroughly. I like something about almost every town I've been in- particularly Liverpool, Lysander/Baldwinsville, and Fayetteville/Manlius especially. I also like some city neighborhoods- Meadowbrook and maybe Eastwood. Conversely, I liked Marcellus too, but its probably too far from SUNY ESF, which I plan to attend once I've been living in NY for 1 year (for in-state tuition). To make it even more confusing, the homes in Clay and Cicero are the nicest for the price! I will probably move up and rent something in Center Point apartments, as I like all the trees and the feel of the area. That will also allow me to be close to nature while still keeping a SUNY ESF commute reasonable and be a good base for exploring the area.
Still, what do I know? I don't live there and maybe some of the towns I now like I might not like if I had to live there. So its better to rent first, of course, I just don't want to miss the bottom of the real estate market either.
I only mention it because it is in a country like setting, but is close to Syracuse and shopping at Western Lights or in Fairmount. There are others as well.
As for snow, I've only seen the University close early a couple of times and close down once in the 8 plus years I've worked there. Snow is usually handled in a timely manner, from my experience.
Workplaces in the Syracuse area usually don't close for snow. On a snowy day, you are expected to come in, although it's understood that you will probably be getting in late.
Syracuse University has hardly ever actually closed for snow, but in recent years they have been buying in to the "weather hysteria" that has gripped the country where people are getting more wussy about adverse weather conditions. Cripes, they even send out weather alerts for *thunderstorms* now...
I only mention it because it is in a country like setting, but is close to Syracuse and shopping at Western Lights or in Fairmount. There are others as well.
As for snow, I've only seen the University close early a couple of times and close down once in the 8 plus years I've worked there. Snow is usually handled in a timely manner, from my experience.
Good call on High Acres- looks nice with all the trees, central A/C, and gas heat. Price seems better than Center Point too. Looking at the map, it looks like it might be close to some of the less desirable parts of the city? I remember hearing that Southside is kinda sketchy and it looks close. Just curious. Anything about Center Point that you don't like (is that why you recommend this place?)
Commuting from High Acres to ESF would be a breeze too. Its like 10 minutes away.
Good call on High Acres- looks nice with all the trees, central A/C, and gas heat. Price seems better than Center Point too. Looking at the map, it looks like it might be close to some of the less desirable parts of the city? I remember hearing that Southside is kinda sketchy and it looks close. Just curious. Anything about Center Point that you don't like (is that why you recommend this place?)
Commuting from High Acres to ESF would be a breeze too. Its like 10 minutes away.
I grew up in Onondaga Hill and it is very safe and is in the very good Westhill SD. So, you would be fine.
To get to ESF from there, you would take McDonald Road to Velasko Road. Take a right and go to Route 173/Onondaga Road. Take a left and continue on, as it becomes Seneca Turnpike. Goes through the Valley section, up the hill to. Brighton Avenue. You can either get on I-81 North to the Adams Street exit or pass the on ramp and take a right onto Ainsley Drive. Ainsley ends and take a left onto Jamesville Road, then veer right onto Comstock Avenue, which takes you by Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF. Takes about 10-15 minutes.
I recommended High Acres due to the immediate area and the shorter commute, while being a short drive from plenty of shopping. Even Destiny USA is a short drive by taking Velasko Road all the way as it becomes Avery Avenue to West Genesee Street. Take a right and go until you take a left onto State Fair Boulevard and a quick right onto Hiawatha Boulevard, which is where the mall is located. Again, about 10-15 minutes.
To get to ESF from there, you would take McDonald Road to Velasko Road. Take a right and go to Route 173/Onondaga Road. Take a left and continue on, as it becomes Seneca Turnpike. Goes through the Valley section, up the hill to. Brighton Avenue. You can either get on I-81 North to the Adams Street exit or pass the on ramp and take a right onto Ainsley Drive. Ainsley ends and take a left onto Jamesville Road, then veer right onto Comstock Avenue, which takes you by Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF. Takes about 10-15 minutes.
That is if you want to take the long way. You can take MacDonald to Glenwood, use South Ave to Brighton, Salina, Colvin, Comstock.
I commute from Marcellus (the far end) to the University area daily. It takes about 20-25 minutes depending on what vehicle you get stuck behind. Getting stuck behind a school bus could add another 5 minutes because there are no passing lanes.
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