The prospect of starting a family, buying a house and dealing with commuting in New York was too much to handle. Instead, North Carolina beckoned with ample housing, short commutes and a mild climate, New York is a beautiful state & I love the outdoors, but for now I need to protect my wallet and sanity.
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I grew up in NYC and spent significant time in upsatte NY, especially in the South FAllsburg region in the... [MORE]
Stephannie Howard
Dec 28, 2006 17:44
It just makes sense that the young people are becoming educated at our fine colleges and universities and then moving... [MORE]
Wendy
Dec 28, 2006 15:40
I was born, raised and educated in New York City. After three years in the Navy (Philadelphia, Danang, Newport R.I.)... [MORE]
Fred LaVenuta
Dec 26, 2006 20:39
The prospect of starting a family, buying a house and dealing with commuting in New York was too much to...
Mitch
Dec 23, 2006 09:45
I graduated with a masters degre and moved to Niagara Falls from Syracuse for my current job. I have to... [MORE]
Dan from Niagara
Dec 23, 2006 09:38
It is the draconian tax rates imposed which is killing population growth in NY. About the only thing not taxed... [MORE]
Noris Stone
Dec 23, 2006 07:44
Simple answer. I worked in Albany. Too many liberals. Fairly uninformed and lemming like people. Couldn't think for themselves. Facts... [MORE]
Jewi
Dec 22, 2006 21:41
If they are moving from New York City, I know why! Unless you are from the upper class (yeah, there... [MORE]
brett
Dec 27, 2006 00:07
get out anyway you can -- unless you're in financial services. then the place is disneyworld for adults. not only... [MORE]
eric blair
Dec 27, 2006 23:25
I am a former New Yorker who has lived in the Minnesota for the past seven years now. It was... [MORE]
exNYCer
Dec 29, 2006 16:34
I am one of those upper class finance types and I refuse to put my hard earned capital into real... [MORE]
Former Western New Yorker in Manhattan
Jan 3, 2007 01:27
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