New York Isn't What You Think It Is Anymore

Is New York ALL crummy? Maybe not. But it's close.

Okay so the last time we learned about the state of New York, we learned a lot. Like we learned where the best places to live are, where the worst places in the state are, and other important information.

On paper, sadly, most of the best places to live in this state are in the New York City metro area - places that are unaffordable for most families. It’s places like Great Neck Plaza, Jericho, Syosset, Manhasset Hills and Kensington. But the Buffalo suburb of Williamsville is very nice as is the Rochester suburb of Brighton.

The worst places to live in New York are, Buffalo and Rochester along with yoUtica and Newburgh. Many of the worst places to live in the state are in what people here call Upstate. A lot of that’s because of a loss in jobs.

We also learned that most people here live in the New York City metro area, and that New York has far more farms than most people think. This state is sure changing a lot lately, and no one knows what the future holds for this state.

But there’s a lot more to New York than that. We didn’t talk about some New York history, interesting facts and the issues that people in New York face today.

So that’s what we’re gonna do in this video. Kind of pick up where we left off in a more lighthearted way. We’re going to look at all of that stuff and even meet some people who LIVE in New York who are gonna tell us what it's like in their state and where you could move if you relocate here. It’s time for Cornerhouse Tales: New York. The fallen empire State

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[crofton]

I LOVE how Nick interviews. He just simply lets his guests talk. He never interrupts them! It's a wonderful quality and so rare.

[robertsmith]

"Don't read the newspaper, don't watch the news and you will have a good time"
Probably the BEST advice you will ever hear in your life.👍

[Myraisins]

Families don't move to NYC. Most people move when they are single. When they want to settle down and have kids they move out of NYC

[jaytilala]

Fun fact: This year, NYC has a higher city budget (102B) than the entire state of FL (99.7B). No idea where NYC spends all that money.

[MasterMalrubius]

Hi, Nick! Merry Christmas to you and all your viewers. These are great videos which show a lot of various points about places in our country. I enjoy the facts and the opinions by locals shown with a bit of humor and also some serious issues. Great job!

[joaocarlospacicco]

I'm watching in Porto Alegre, south of Brazil...It's hot, summer is beginning...I hope Merry Christmas, with peace and harmony for all good people watching Nick's excelente videos!!!

[taraerskine]

My Nana moved from Ireland waayyy back & came through Ellis Island. She then traveling to RI met a nice wealthy Jewish family & bc a Nanny & they treated her very well. Her only Stipulations were that when they vacationed to Nantucket that they take her to Catholic Church she was quite Religious. I miss you Gramma 5/2004! You are one of the best role models ever to follow.

[DonaldNellis]

I live in Upstate NY and we want nothing more than to separate from NYC

[lukechalone]

As a Rochester native of more then thirteen years, Rochester’s Suburbs are honestly one of the best places to raise a family in the states. Towns like Irondequoit and Penfield have some of the best education systems in America, combine that with a thriving and rich music and theatre scene with lots of sport systems and good business opportunities (especially in optics as Rochester is the worlds optic capitol) and you have a yourself a great place

[psylockestuns]

New York is New York. It's real life living. Beautiful but ugly, loud but sensible. It has history. It has so much love. People work hard but people know how to enjoy and how to be alive in this tough and nasty but still a beautiful world. It's expensive, of course. But the lessons and experiences you will get from NY will never have the price tag.

[lyl]

New York only looks interesting in (older) movies. With rising crime, crumbling infrastructure, more flooding, and a high cost of living, I won't imagine living there.

[Heyymynameisjbells]

Nick thank You so much for your videos. You bring to light a bunch of issues that everyone tries to sweep under the rug. I am in international business for work and i travel to Europe and Australia a lot and I always share your videos when I travel. Everyone is surprised by you!

[bananaboat]

I am Jewish and Italian-American, and all of my relatives came through Ellis Island at the turn of the century, both of my parents were born in New York, though most of our relatives have since moved to California, Florida, or other states. New York is a cool city with a lot of history but it has a lot of issues too and is extremely expensive. I currently live in Los Angeles where it's very expensive and New York City rents are even higher.

[ninatrabona]

I moved back to New York State from Arizona. There's a better work ethic here. My
cousin in Nevada says employers jump at the chance to hire New Yorkers. My house-
hold was happy in Arizona, but one of us, developed a medical condition and couldn't
drive. Keeping taxes low means no busses or mass transit, so he was stuck. Plus
I noticed that despite the droughts the local governments kept allowing developers to
build housing. Since we left the Colorado River has hit a record low level so there's
even less water. A lot of us white people avoid neighborhoods where we see many
Black and Brown faces, but the flip side of diversity is new and different ideas, meeting
people whose experiences we would never have learned of otherwise, and with
new knowledge comes opportunities. My years living in NY city were hard but rewarding.
whose experiences

[nickchung]

When I was trucking, I had a near-miss near Albany. Ended up spending a few days there. I really liked it. I had never gotten to experience New York outside of the city before. Nice place.

[millionmasso]

I lived in NyC for 33 years ... I high tailed it out of their right before the pandemic hit ... Nyc has become a shithole with high rent and criminals... You don't have the right to defend yourself in NYC... you are on your own with the criminals... I now live where I carry a 45 Smith Wesson and where people actually have manners... Police are not their to save anybody they are only out now as revenue collectors aka tickets and fines, it's why crime is thru the roof in nyc ... Cashed out 401k took the early withdrawal penalty and bounced and got me a fixer upper in pa ..BEST MOVE IVE EVER MADE ... WILL NEVER GO BACK TO NYC, THEY CAN KEEP IT

[shanelewis]

I grew up in New York on Long island! After 40 years, I left in December 2003! Because I saw this coming!

[renroxhrd]

I grew up in the finger lakes. Your map at the beginning is so accurate. It literally is wine and Mennonites. I'm glad you showed footage of Watkins Glen, my hometown, and Seneca lake. My face lit up and I know exactly where every location you showed is. It's truly a hidden gem. I can agree that owego is very nice. I also agree that Newburgh, niagara falls, cuse and Rochester all suck. Other bad parts are Elmira, Binghamton, Watertown, and Jamestown. I'm a good resource if you want to know the truth about upstate and western NY, I currently live in buffalo. Buffalo is actually making a resurgence. Erie county gained population for the first time in decades. A lot of people from downstate are moving here. The cost of living upstate is relatively low. We are just as much a part of new York as NYC. If you want upstate info, reply to this comment

[Ricardo-goyu]

And don't fool yourself, not everyone on Long Island is rich. Most people aren't. Most towns are struggling middle class.

[southernhometalk]

I am a Home Inspector in South Alabama. I have inspected more homes for people from NY this past year, than all the time I have been a Home Inspector. Ironically my wife is from Long Island and her brother, has left NY for good a few months ago. Nick, you do a great job presenting your videos. I have learned a lot from them and have also used some of your skills on my youtube channel as well.