Review of Albany, New York


LOVE it Here!
Star Rating - 7/22/2007
My husband and I both got our grad degrees at SUNY Albany, then left for the greener pastures of NYC. Twelve years later, we're back with our 2 year old and returning is the best decision we could have made. In NYC we could never afford to buy a single family home; here we have a gorgeous house for less than 300K. In NYC it takes 100 years to get to a good supermarket, Target or the gym if you don't live close to such amenities; here, we walk to all of life's necessities and it's a quick drive to shops further away. Nature is close by, there are tons of cultural activities in the area, people are friendly, and, if I need a fix, NYC is 3 hours away. We have met lots of transplants from downstate and we all agree - the quality of life here for families is wonderful.
Maria | Albany, NY
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Hi, Maria, My husband and I are seriously considering moving to Albany from Tampa. We hate Florida and are homesick for upstate NY, where we're both from. My biggest concern is finding a job. How is the job market in Albany? I'm in media and my husband's in insurance. I look forward to hearing from you. Thanks in advance for your help. -Suzanne
Suzanne | Tampa, FL | Report Abuse
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