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<blockquote data-quote="LightPhoenix" data-source="post: 3968873" data-attributes="member: 115"><p>Not as much as Syracuse. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>It is <em>very</em> snowy, but it's nice. Out of all the upstate cities, I think you'd like Buffalo the most. I wouldn't say it's similar to NYC in any sense, but it's definitely a city, and it's big. My experience meeting people from downstate is that they have a lot less difficulty adjusting to the size difference of Buffalo or Albany than Syracuse or Rochester.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Pretty much everything upstate is much cheaper than downstate, but it also depends on local economics. Groceries and common items will be much cheaper, and you'll get a lot more housing for the same amount of money in Buffalo. $1050 will get you a pretty nice apartment even in Buffalo... but again, it depends where exactly you live. Where did you look? </p><p></p><p>As an aside... I'm loathe to influence others with my own personal biases... but while Amherst is the real upscale part of Buffalo... I wouldn't recommend it. My experiences there with people were pretty much all negative. The surrounding areas (Williamsville comes to mind) are pretty nice, and less expensive.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Contrary to popular downstate myth ( <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick out tongue :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" /> ), most people in upstate New York lean liberal, especially in the big cities. Religion isn't really a huge deal here either... it's mostly something people keep to themselves and isn't really a big part of life in Buffalo, or any of the region. You might get a few looks askance, but most people are fairly accepting (especially once they know you), and at worst they'll still be polite, if guarded.</p><p></p><p>Buffalo gets some pretty good metal and rock shows, and Rochester has a pretty good prog rock scene. For example, I'd be suprised if the Progressive Nation 2008 tour didn't play in Buffalo.</p><p></p><p>I can't speak to the goth or the gamer scenes in Buffalo. I get the impression that Albany and Syracuse have a little more of a gamer culture than Buffalo or Rochester. That could also be my experiences though, of which have I've had many more in the former two cities.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>It's a LOT snowier up here than it is down there, especially Buffalo and Syracuse. In fact, there's something of a friendly rivalry between the two cities. That's despite the fact that Syracuse routinely gets more snow later in the season once the lake freezes (yay nor'easters!). The snow season generally lasts between November and March, with a small thaw in the middle late December or early January. Aside from getting used to driving in it, I definitely recommend investing in a snow-blower.</p><p></p><p>Also, public transportation is not even close to what it is down there. You can count on driving pretty much anywhere you go. It's certainly not twenty-four hours, so if you're going to be out drinking and partying late, you'll either need a taxi or a DD.</p><p></p><p>Wings are really good in Buffalo. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> </p><p></p><p>If I think of anything else, I'll post it. If you have any other questions, I'll try and answer them... or find someone from Buffalo to do so.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LightPhoenix, post: 3968873, member: 115"] Not as much as Syracuse. ;) It is [i]very[/i] snowy, but it's nice. Out of all the upstate cities, I think you'd like Buffalo the most. I wouldn't say it's similar to NYC in any sense, but it's definitely a city, and it's big. My experience meeting people from downstate is that they have a lot less difficulty adjusting to the size difference of Buffalo or Albany than Syracuse or Rochester. Pretty much everything upstate is much cheaper than downstate, but it also depends on local economics. Groceries and common items will be much cheaper, and you'll get a lot more housing for the same amount of money in Buffalo. $1050 will get you a pretty nice apartment even in Buffalo... but again, it depends where exactly you live. Where did you look? As an aside... I'm loathe to influence others with my own personal biases... but while Amherst is the real upscale part of Buffalo... I wouldn't recommend it. My experiences there with people were pretty much all negative. The surrounding areas (Williamsville comes to mind) are pretty nice, and less expensive. Contrary to popular downstate myth ( :p ), most people in upstate New York lean liberal, especially in the big cities. Religion isn't really a huge deal here either... it's mostly something people keep to themselves and isn't really a big part of life in Buffalo, or any of the region. You might get a few looks askance, but most people are fairly accepting (especially once they know you), and at worst they'll still be polite, if guarded. Buffalo gets some pretty good metal and rock shows, and Rochester has a pretty good prog rock scene. For example, I'd be suprised if the Progressive Nation 2008 tour didn't play in Buffalo. I can't speak to the goth or the gamer scenes in Buffalo. I get the impression that Albany and Syracuse have a little more of a gamer culture than Buffalo or Rochester. That could also be my experiences though, of which have I've had many more in the former two cities. It's a LOT snowier up here than it is down there, especially Buffalo and Syracuse. In fact, there's something of a friendly rivalry between the two cities. That's despite the fact that Syracuse routinely gets more snow later in the season once the lake freezes (yay nor'easters!). The snow season generally lasts between November and March, with a small thaw in the middle late December or early January. Aside from getting used to driving in it, I definitely recommend investing in a snow-blower. Also, public transportation is not even close to what it is down there. You can count on driving pretty much anywhere you go. It's certainly not twenty-four hours, so if you're going to be out drinking and partying late, you'll either need a taxi or a DD. Wings are really good in Buffalo. :) If I think of anything else, I'll post it. If you have any other questions, I'll try and answer them... or find someone from Buffalo to do so. [/QUOTE]
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