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Post by peamused on Sept 15, 2024 15:12:34 GMT
Does anyone here live in Upstate New York? I'm a newly single mom looking to relocate. My child is looking at a college in Syracuse and I've done research but would love to hear from anyone who has experienced the area. (I'm kinda nervous about the snow situation.)
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Post by christine58 on Sept 15, 2024 15:24:31 GMT
Does anyone here live in Upstate New York? I'm a newly single mom looking to relocate. My child is looking at a college in Syracuse and I've done research but would love to hear from anyone who has experienced the area. (I'm kinda nervous about the snow situation.) I live in between Buffalo and Rochester. Anywhere in upstate New York you will get some snow. Syracuse does get a lot. it depends upon what your comfort level is as far as driving in it, etc. and it’s not a daily thing. Where are you looking to locate to? There’s a lot of great small towns around there. There’s another pea from that area. cat2007 |
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Post by peamused on Sept 15, 2024 15:30:26 GMT
I was looking to live near SUNY in Syracuse. I've looked at areas that would be a 15-20 minute commute to the school. I know I need to avoid the south and north areas of the city. Which is unfortunate because those old houses are gorgeous!
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Post by christine58 on Sept 15, 2024 15:40:04 GMT
Is your child going to be commuting back-and-forth to school? It also depends upon where your job is.
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Post by compeateropeator on Sept 15, 2024 15:53:37 GMT
I am not from there but am from the Northeast. The nice thing about a place like Syracuse (in my experience ) is that being a college town, even as a “relatively” small town city, you will have a pretty good variety of options and amenities that would require more driving in other areas of Upstate NY.
Winter driving has changed (again in my opinion) in that it is mostly storms that you need to deal with and that daily driving is primarily dry roads. If you can avoid driving during the worst of times there are no real issues. For the most part, the Northeast is very good about road cleanup after storms. We have it down to a science.
A lot of people poo-poo winter tires but I as a native who has to drive in all kinds of weather I recommend them, even if you plan on not driving a lot when there is snow. You never know when you will need the extra traction…but that is just my opinion.
If you are working and working from home make sure to check out your internet options and speeds. But again. Being a college town of a reasonable size, I would expect they would have multiple options.
Good luck and I hope you get some good information from people in the area. I think if you go in embracing winter you will love it. IMO I love the changing seasons. They all bring a little bit of a difference in living and communities and are constantly changing so there is always something to look forward to.
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Post by FuzzyMutt on Sept 15, 2024 15:58:13 GMT
I lived in Watertown for close to 5 years. My understanding is winters aren’t what they used to be… but they still have some serious accumulation. In general, they are great about getting the roads cleared and on with life. Most things get delayed or closed for the day, and so… for a person with kids/childcare/rigid job, it’s wayyy more difficult for someone who can (relatively) pick and choose to get out after the roads are cleared. If winter worries you, choose to live near a main road, usually close to the big businesses/hospitals/schools. They tend to get cleared first.
Also, take time to appreciate the beauty that is upstate NY. I miss the Adirondacks and Finger Lakes in my backyard.
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Post by paperaddictedpea on Sept 15, 2024 16:42:42 GMT
I live and work in the suburbs of Syracuse. Some years we get a ton of snow; others not much at all. As a prior poster mentioned we are used to dealing with snow, so unless it’s a really major storm, roads get cleared and salted and life goes on as usual. I do recommend an all wheel drive vehicle. I park in my garage (it’s small but fits my car with a bit of room to spare) and pay to have my driveway plowed, so I don’t have to deal with clearing my car and driveway in the morning which definitely makes life easier.
Fall here is gorgeous and we have lots of beautiful parks in the area. SU sports are huge and we also have a minor league baseball team and a hockey team. As for the arts we have the Syracuse Orchestra, and for theater we have Broadway in Syracuse which hosts touring shows (I’m a season ticket holder.) There is a lakefront amphitheater that hosts a ton of concerts plus there are other concerts throughout the year at venues such as the Landmark, Civic Center and the Dome.
If you have specific questions about housing or anything else feel free to ask!
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Post by mnmsmom on Sept 15, 2024 17:05:19 GMT
I live in a Rochester NY suburb. Grew up about an hour south of here. Winters are nothing like they used to be, even from like 10 yr ago. My plow guy that I pay a flat contract rate to makes money off me lol. Syracuse may get a little more than here, but it's more being on the end of the Great Lakes that you get hit - Buffalo & Watertown areas. We just don't get the good ol' storms that dump several feet & it sticks around for weeks. I actually miss that! We don't even always get the super low temps (negative windchills) consistently anymore, which unfortunately has led to a higher tick population. Not a concern in the city however. Winer driving, even if we get dumped on, really isn't that bad. The towns & state do a great job with roads. It's just side streets that may get left till last.
I don't know much about Syracuse itself. My son's girlfriend grew up in a suburb, Liverpool, likes it there. In general, the Finger Lake area of NY is beautiful. It does get humid in the summer tho, more 90 degree days than we used to have. But with all the lakes around, there are plenty of beaches to hang out on!
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Post by ~summer~ on Sept 15, 2024 19:05:57 GMT
I went to college in Ithaca - the winters were brutal - very cold and very gray (but I’m a California girl) and the summers could be very hot and humid.
BUT the fall is gorgeous, and the fingers lakes are lovely. Ithaca is also a neat town.
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Post by christine58 on Sept 15, 2024 20:04:39 GMT
I agree our winters aren’t what they used to be unless you’re south of Buffalo in the snowbelt. When they get hit with like effect snow it’s usually in multiples of feet. But the rest of us might be looking at a foot when those snowstorms hit and the roads are fairly clear. Our falls are beautiful.
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Post by peamused on Sept 15, 2024 20:45:26 GMT
Is your child going to be commuting back-and-forth to school? It also depends upon where your job is. Yes. But I will be the one driving as he doesn't have his license. We are working on that though. (fingers crossed) I am not from there but am from the Northeast. The nice thing about a place like Syracuse (in my experience ) is that being a college town, even as a “relatively” small town city, you will have a pretty good variety of options and amenities that would require more driving in other areas of Upstate NY. Winter driving has changed (again in my opinion) in that it is mostly storms that you need to deal with and that daily driving is primarily dry roads. If you can avoid driving during the worst of times there are no real issues. For the most part, the Northeast is very good about road cleanup after storms. We have it down to a science. A lot of people poo-poo winter tires but I as a native who has to drive in all kinds of weather I recommend them, even if you plan on not driving a lot when there is snow. You never know when you will need the extra traction…but that is just my opinion. If you are working and working from home make sure to check out your internet options and speeds. But again. Being a college town of a reasonable size, I would expect they would have multiple options. Good luck and I hope you get some good information from people in the area. I think if you go in embracing winter you will love it. IMO I love the changing seasons. They all bring a little bit of a difference in living and communities and are constantly changing so there is always something to look forward to. Thank you so much for all of that information! I do have an SUV with pretty good tires right now. But I will definitely consider investing in winter tires. I'm really looking forward to the changing seasons! I lived in Watertown for close to 5 years. My understanding is winters aren’t what they used to be… but they still have some serious accumulation. In general, they are great about getting the roads cleared and on with life. Most things get delayed or closed for the day, and so… for a person with kids/childcare/rigid job, it’s wayyy more difficult for someone who can (relatively) pick and choose to get out after the roads are cleared. If winter worries you, choose to live near a main road, usually close to the big businesses/hospitals/schools. They tend to get cleared first. Also, take time to appreciate the beauty that is upstate NY. I miss the Adirondacks and Finger Lakes in my backyard. "Choose to live near a main road". Brilliant advice, thank you so much!! I live and work in the suburbs of Syracuse. Some years we get a ton of snow; others not much at all. As a prior poster mentioned we are used to dealing with snow, so unless it’s a really major storm, roads get cleared and salted and life goes on as usual. I do recommend an all wheel drive vehicle. I park in my garage (it’s small but fits my car with a bit of room to spare) and pay to have my driveway plowed, so I don’t have to deal with clearing my car and driveway in the morning which definitely makes life easier. Fall here is gorgeous and we have lots of beautiful parks in the area. SU sports are huge and we also have a minor league baseball team and a hockey team. As for the arts we have the Syracuse Orchestra, and for theater we have Broadway in Syracuse which hosts touring shows (I’m a season ticket holder.) There is a lakefront amphitheater that hosts a ton of concerts plus there are other concerts throughout the year at venues such as the Landmark, Civic Center and the Dome. If you have specific questions about housing or anything else feel free to ask! You are getting me so excited! I live in a super boring area where there isn't much going on. I miss being around nature and cannot wait to visit all of the parks and recreational areas. I used to be a huge sports fan but driving into the city here is so awful that I just stay home. Question 1: I've heard that the traffic out there isn't too bad. I've lived in a few major cities over the years so I guess I'm immune to traffic now. But I do wonder what type of traffic I would encounter up there? I plan on either working from home or working at Target. Or both. So no major daily driving. But where I am now, it takes me an extra 10-15 minutes during rush hour. And I'm only 7 miles away. Question 2: Are there any local scrapbook stores?  I live in a Rochester NY suburb. Grew up about an hour south of here. Winters are nothing like they used to be, even from like 10 yr ago. My plow guy that I pay a flat contract rate to makes money off me lol. Syracuse may get a little more than here, but it's more being on the end of the Great Lakes that you get hit - Buffalo & Watertown areas. We just don't get the good ol' storms that dump several feet & it sticks around for weeks. I actually miss that! We don't even always get the super low temps (negative windchills) consistently anymore, which unfortunately has led to a higher tick population. Not a concern in the city however. Winer driving, even if we get dumped on, really isn't that bad. The towns & state do a great job with roads. It's just side streets that may get left till last. I don't know much about Syracuse itself. My son's girlfriend grew up in a suburb, Liverpool, likes it there. In general, the Finger Lake area of NY is beautiful. It does get humid in the summer tho, more 90 degree days than we used to have. But with all the lakes around, there are plenty of beaches to hang out on! Oooh, I was looking at Liverpool. So glad to hear a native likes it. (Some Syracuse natives are so negative about the city. It makes me a little concerned.) I'm coming from the south where we have 100+ degree summers. So 90 degrees with humidity will be fine with me. I cannot wait to see the Finger Lakes and all that that area has to offer. |
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Post by pilcas on Sept 15, 2024 21:41:38 GMT
My son lives in Liverpool, about 15 minutes from Syracuse. It’s a quiet, pleasant town. The snow has not been too bad last winter according to my son.
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Post by paperaddictedpea on Sept 15, 2024 23:14:36 GMT
I’m having trouble quoting on my phone but to answer your questions:
If you’re used to larger cities our traffic delays probably won’t seem bad to you. There is a fair amount of road construction right now - some will be done soon but route 81 (a major route into the city) has a major project that will last into 2028 I believe. They’re tearing down the elevated sections and replacing them with surface roads.
If you do need to drive into the city on a regular basis the northern suburbs like North Syracuse, Liverpool and Cicero are good choices. Currently I can get from North Syracuse to Syracuse University in about 20 minutes during morning rush hour. Also, you mentioned possibly working for Target - there are several in the Northern suburbs.
Sadly we have no local scrapbook stores; just Joann, Michaels and Hobby Lobby. There are a few people that host crops in the area and I could give you contact info if you decide to move here.
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Post by cat2007 on Sept 15, 2024 23:16:34 GMT
I live and work in the suburbs of Syracuse. Some years we get a ton of snow; others not much at all. As a prior poster mentioned we are used to dealing with snow, so unless it’s a really major storm, roads get cleared and salted and life goes on as usual. I do recommend an all wheel drive vehicle. I park in my garage (it’s small but fits my car with a bit of room to spare) and pay to have my driveway plowed, so I don’t have to deal with clearing my car and driveway in the morning which definitely makes life easier. Fall here is gorgeous and we have lots of beautiful parks in the area. SU sports are huge and we also have a minor league baseball team and a hockey team. As for the arts we have the Syracuse Orchestra, and for theater we have Broadway in Syracuse which hosts touring shows (I’m a season ticket holder.) There is a lakefront amphitheater that hosts a ton of concerts plus there are other concerts throughout the year at venues such as the Landmark, Civic Center and the Dome. If you have specific questions about housing or anything else feel free to ask! I live in one of the northwest suburbs and I agree with everything that paperaddictedpea says. We have a subscription to Syracuse Stage which breaks up the monotony. We also have a boat which we put in the water in May and take out in October. There are a number of state and county parks with tons of waterfalls and trails. Can't forget about Wegmans! We both drive Subarus which get us through anything. We haven't hired a plow guy in a few years since we are able to shovel our driveway on our own. It doesn't seem to snow like it used to. Good luck in your search for your new home! |
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Post by paperaddictedpea on Sept 15, 2024 23:43:37 GMT
I live and work in the suburbs of Syracuse. Some years we get a ton of snow; others not much at all. As a prior poster mentioned we are used to dealing with snow, so unless it’s a really major storm, roads get cleared and salted and life goes on as usual. I do recommend an all wheel drive vehicle. I park in my garage (it’s small but fits my car with a bit of room to spare) and pay to have my driveway plowed, so I don’t have to deal with clearing my car and driveway in the morning which definitely makes life easier. Fall here is gorgeous and we have lots of beautiful parks in the area. SU sports are huge and we also have a minor league baseball team and a hockey team. As for the arts we have the Syracuse Orchestra, and for theater we have Broadway in Syracuse which hosts touring shows (I’m a season ticket holder.) There is a lakefront amphitheater that hosts a ton of concerts plus there are other concerts throughout the year at venues such as the Landmark, Civic Center and the Dome. If you have specific questions about housing or anything else feel free to ask! I live in one of the northwest suburbs and I agree with everything that paperaddictedpea says. We have a subscription to Syracuse Stage which breaks up the monotony. We also have a boat which we put in the water in May and take out in October. There are a number of state and county parks with tons of waterfalls and trails. Can't forget about Wegmans! We both drive Subarus which get us through anything. We haven't hired a plow guy in a few years since we are able to shovel our driveway on our own. It doesn't seem to snow like it used to. Good luck in your search for your new home! I forgot about Syracuse Stage and Wegmans! Both are awesome 😀 |
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Post by SnoopyFan on Sept 16, 2024 0:41:05 GMT
I live in Baldwinsville and work in Liverpool. I work at Wegmans!
The past couple of winters have not been bad. I drive an AWD SUV (Honda CRV) and have no problems.
I grew up in South Louisiana and lived in Atlanta before moving to Central New York. Just be careful when you are driving in the snow. Allow plenty of extra time. They do a good job of clearing the roads, in my opinion.
There is so much to do here! The parks are amazing. My boyfriend and I love to tent camp, and there are so many fantastic state parks. There are lots of great wineries and breweries. Great local bands to listen to. And it seems like there is some kind of festival happening every week in Downtown Syracuse.
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Post by hop2 on Sept 16, 2024 1:04:50 GMT
But not ON the main road as digging back out after the snowplow dumps a major roads with of snows is not fun. And if you wait to do it bit by bit it freezes and then you can’t shovel it.
Syracuse is a nice town for the most part. But I can’t give more info as I haven’t lived there. I recommend the state fair next summer.
Good luck with your move.
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Post by bianca42 on Sept 16, 2024 13:18:08 GMT
I live in Baldwinsville and my son is going to school at SUNY ESF (which borders SU and shares facilities). On the weekend, it would take me 18 minutes to get from my driveway to campus (unless there was a game). It was still under 30 minutes on a weekday morning to drop him off if he stayed the weekend at the house. Liverpool is probably pretty similar drive-time, depending on where you live.
If your son does get their license and drives, getting a parking pass isn't a guarantee. And lower classmen tend to get the lot that you still have to take a bus to get to campus. There bussing in the vicinity of the college is free with a student ID.
I've lived here my whole life, so I'm used to the snow. It really hasn't been as bad the last few years, but snow tires or all season tires make a big difference.
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Post by cat2007 on Sept 16, 2024 13:38:43 GMT
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Post by SnoopyFan on Sept 16, 2024 15:48:10 GMT
LOL!! I don't know if I can say Go Bees. My kids all graduated from Oswego High School. GO BUCS!! |
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Post by 3boysnme on Sept 16, 2024 16:25:54 GMT
We used to live in Dewitt when I was a kid. There's a mall there, or was. They have a Wegmans, various other stores like Best Buy, Trader Joes, etc., so you don't have to travel far. It's not far from SU. Also not far from the airport.
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Post by peamused on Sept 17, 2024 23:22:19 GMT
I live in Baldwinsville and work in Liverpool. I work at Wegmans! The past couple of winters have not been bad. I drive an AWD SUV (Honda CRV) and have no problems. I grew up in South Louisiana and lived in Atlanta before moving to Central New York. Just be careful when you are driving in the snow. Allow plenty of extra time. They do a good job of clearing the roads, in my opinion. There is so much to do here! The parks are amazing. My boyfriend and I love to tent camp, and there are so many fantastic state parks. There are lots of great wineries and breweries. Great local bands to listen to. And it seems like there is some kind of festival happening every week in Downtown Syracuse. I'm so relieved to hear you drive a Honda CRV because that's what my daughter wants to get. I'm a little worried about her driving in the snow because she never has. I would love to go tent camping! And visit the parks. I miss nature so much. I'm so excited to be moving to such a great area. I live in Baldwinsville and my son is going to school at SUNY ESF (which borders SU and shares facilities). On the weekend, it would take me 18 minutes to get from my driveway to campus (unless there was a game). It was still under 30 minutes on a weekday morning to drop him off if he stayed the weekend at the house. Liverpool is probably pretty similar drive-time, depending on where you live. If your son does get their license and drives, getting a parking pass isn't a guarantee. And lower classmen tend to get the lot that you still have to take a bus to get to campus. There bussing in the vicinity of the college is free with a student ID. I've lived here my whole life, so I'm used to the snow. It really hasn't been as bad the last few years, but snow tires or all season tires make a big difference. SUNY ESF is where my son is applying to! We've looked at several similar colleges all over the US but we really like that this college is smaller. And bonus points that he can take classes at SUNY if he wanted. What year is your son and does he like it there? I know there are pros and cons to a smaller college setting. I grew up in NJ so I've experienced some major snow storms. I'm kind of excited as I miss it so much. I'm definitely going to invest in some snow tires if I'm driving my son to and from school. Thank you so much for all of this information! |
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Post by peamused on Sept 17, 2024 23:25:11 GMT
I’m having trouble quoting on my phone but to answer your questions: If you’re used to larger cities our traffic delays probably won’t seem bad to you. There is a fair amount of road construction right now - some will be done soon but route 81 (a major route into the city) has a major project that will last into 2028 I believe. They’re tearing down the elevated sections and replacing them with surface roads. If you do need to drive into the city on a regular basis the northern suburbs like North Syracuse, Liverpool and Cicero are good choices. Currently I can get from North Syracuse to Syracuse University in about 20 minutes during morning rush hour. Also, you mentioned possibly working for Target - there are several in the Northern suburbs. Sadly we have no local scrapbook stores; just Joann, Michaels and Hobby Lobby. There are a few people that host crops in the area and I could give you contact info if you decide to move here. Ah yes Cicero was recommended to me too. What are the areas like right near the school? If I chose to buy an older house because it's more affordable. Am I risking a crime area? Or living near a frat house? Lol! I'll be getting a realtor in a couple months, I just like hearing the truth from a source, ya know? |
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Post by peamused on Sept 17, 2024 23:30:12 GMT
I live and work in the suburbs of Syracuse. Some years we get a ton of snow; others not much at all. As a prior poster mentioned we are used to dealing with snow, so unless it’s a really major storm, roads get cleared and salted and life goes on as usual. I do recommend an all wheel drive vehicle. I park in my garage (it’s small but fits my car with a bit of room to spare) and pay to have my driveway plowed, so I don’t have to deal with clearing my car and driveway in the morning which definitely makes life easier. Fall here is gorgeous and we have lots of beautiful parks in the area. SU sports are huge and we also have a minor league baseball team and a hockey team. As for the arts we have the Syracuse Orchestra, and for theater we have Broadway in Syracuse which hosts touring shows (I’m a season ticket holder.) There is a lakefront amphitheater that hosts a ton of concerts plus there are other concerts throughout the year at venues such as the Landmark, Civic Center and the Dome. If you have specific questions about housing or anything else feel free to ask! I live in one of the northwest suburbs and I agree with everything that paperaddictedpea says. We have a subscription to Syracuse Stage which breaks up the monotony. We also have a boat which we put in the water in May and take out in October. There are a number of state and county parks with tons of waterfalls and trails. Can't forget about Wegmans! We both drive Subarus which get us through anything. We haven't hired a plow guy in a few years since we are able to shovel our driveway on our own. It doesn't seem to snow like it used to. Good luck in your search for your new home! I had to look up Wegmans. It looks really big! And the prices are the same as where I'm at which relieves me since I'm supposedly living in a lower cost of living area. People keep saying how expensive NY is and the taxes are so crazy. Which is weird because what I've seen in NY is much more affordable for a single mom than the town I presently live in. I can't afford to live here once I'm divorced. I'll never be able to own a boat but the thought that there are those activities available is so exciting to me. My kids have been dying to do fun things for years but there's nothing around here like that. I'm so excited! |
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Post by peamused on Sept 17, 2024 23:35:23 GMT
But not ON the main road as digging back out after the snowplow dumps a major roads with of snows is not fun. And if you wait to do it bit by bit it freezes and then you can’t shovel it. Syracuse is a nice town for the most part. But I can’t give more info as I haven’t lived there. I recommend the state fair next summer. Good luck with your move. One time when I was living in NJ we had a huge storm. I was digging my car out of 2 feet of snow. An hour or so later a plow comes through the street and dumps a ton back onto my car. I was SO angry. So I start shoveling again. I hear it coming back down the road and I stood next to my car holding my shovel in front of me like I was Viking protecting my land. He went around me. Hahaha! I hope to get a house with a garage when I move there. |
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Post by peamused on Sept 17, 2024 23:37:31 GMT
My son lives in Liverpool, about 15 minutes from Syracuse. It’s a quiet, pleasant town. The snow has not been too bad last winter according to my son. Thank you for that info. I've been looking at Liverpool. I would love to live in a quiet town. |
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Post by MsChiff on Sept 20, 2024 19:35:06 GMT
I was born and raised in a suburb of Syracuse.
Northeasterns have a weird obsession with Wegmans. It's really not all that and it's overpriced. Nobody I know does their regular shopping at Wegmans mainly due to the prices. I've received far superior customer service at Publix. And Publix has great BOGOs.
I wouldn't recommend living in the University area. I used to work there and it's very congested as the area is home to several hospitals as well as Syracuse University, SUNY Upstate and SUNY ESF. The suburbs I recommend are west to north of Syracuse -- Camillus, Westvale, Lakeland, Baldwinsville, Liverpool, Clay, North Syracuse and Cicero. Marcellus and Skaneateles are very nice but a bit farther.
Given that you love nature, in addition to the State Parks, be sure to explore the 1000 Islands area and the Finger Lakes area; both are beautiful. One state park you definitely want to visit is Letchworth -- the Grand Canyon of the East.
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Post by snowsilver on Sept 20, 2024 22:49:22 GMT
I was born and raised in a suburb of Syracuse. Northeasterns have a weird obsession with Wegmans. It's really not all that and it's overpriced. Nobody I know does their regular shopping at Wegmans mainly due to the prices. I've received far superior customer service at Publix. And Publix has great BOGOs. I wouldn't recommend living in the University area. I used to work there and it's very congested as the area is home to several hospitals as well as Syracuse University, SUNY Upstate and SUNY ESF. The suburbs I recommend are west to north of Syracuse -- Camillus, Westvale, Lakeland, Baldwinsville, Liverpool, Clay, North Syracuse and Cicero. Marcellus and Skaneateles are very nice but a bit farther. Given that you love nature, in addition to the State Parks, be sure to explore the 1000 Islands area and the Finger Lakes area; both are beautiful. One state park you definitely want to visit is Letchworth -- the Grand Canyon of the East. Of course we all have a right to our opinions and I'm not trying to downplay yours about Wegmans, but honestly I love Wegmans! I don't find it overpriced at all!! Aldis is within walking distance of our Wegmans and I have compared prices several times and to my surprise, I have always found Wegmans cheaper! NOT necessarily on the luxury items like their high end cakes and other such items, but on everyday items. Their produce is generally wonderful and the stores are sparkling clean. The customer service is first rate and their breads are spectacular. Our other main store is Tops and they are WAY higher than Wegmans. Almost embarrassingly so. We don't have Publix in our area but my son does in his, and I agree that it is a very nice store as well. But I have never been in a store--ANY store--that I thought topped Wegmans. |
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Post by SnoopyFan on Sept 21, 2024 1:06:37 GMT
I was born and raised in a suburb of Syracuse. Northeasterns have a weird obsession with Wegmans. It's really not all that and it's overpriced. Nobody I know does their regular shopping at Wegmans mainly due to the prices. I've received far superior customer service at Publix. And Publix has great BOGOs. I wouldn't recommend living in the University area. I used to work there and it's very congested as the area is home to several hospitals as well as Syracuse University, SUNY Upstate and SUNY ESF. The suburbs I recommend are west to north of Syracuse -- Camillus, Westvale, Lakeland, Baldwinsville, Liverpool, Clay, North Syracuse and Cicero. Marcellus and Skaneateles are very nice but a bit farther. Given that you love nature, in addition to the State Parks, be sure to explore the 1000 Islands area and the Finger Lakes area; both are beautiful. One state park you definitely want to visit is Letchworth -- the Grand Canyon of the East. Of course we all have a right to our opinions and I'm not trying to downplay yours about Wegmans, but honestly I love Wegmans! I don't find it overpriced at all!! Aldis is within walking distance of our Wegmans and I have compared prices several times and to my surprise, I have always found Wegmans cheaper! NOT necessarily on the luxury items like their high end cakes and other such items, but on everyday items. Their produce is generally wonderful and the stores are sparkling clean. The customer service is first rate and their breads are spectacular. Our other main store is Tops and they are WAY higher than Wegmans. Almost embarrassingly so. We don't have Publix in our area but my son does in his, and I agree that it is a very nice store as well. But I have never been in a store--ANY store--that I thought topped Wegmans. You have to shop the sales at Tops. I love Tops, but I pretty much only buy their sale items. Produce at Wegmans is good and I love the garlic Tuscan bread. It is just so delicious!!! As a Wegmans employee, I will tell you that a lot of my coworkers shop at Walmart and Aldis. |
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Post by christine58 on Sept 21, 2024 2:30:58 GMT
SnoopyFan. I can taste that garlic Tuscan bread right now.
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