Schenectady Named Worst To Live In New York

One of our favorite Capital Region locales is not getting the love it deserves!

Let's be honest. Any city or town has its scars and not-so-bright spots. Some more than others. On the flip side, they also have plenty of reasons why those who live in them love to call them home. It is easy for someone who does not live in a certain community to pass judgment without seeing the whole story.

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Capital Region City Named Among NY's Worst To Live In

That is why I completely disagree with this dubious honor for a local city with plenty of character and much to offer. The so-called 'analysts' at Roadsnacks have named their 10 worst places to live in the Empire State based on education, jobs, crime rates, income, commute times and more. Landing at #5 on this worst of New York list? The Electric City - Schenectady. Of the 10 towns and cities on this list Schenectady has the 2nd highest unemployment rate at 9.4%, but at the same time has the 2nd highest median home value of almost $275,000.

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The ultimate problem with rankings created by analysts: it's all data-based. Numbers can sometimes tell some of the story, but they do not paint the whole picture. They don't convey the vibe of strolling down Jay Street, how a show at Proctors can light up your imagination, how a meal at The Nest connects your belly to your soul, or how spending time on the Union College campus can be truly enlightening. They would surely be just a few things that would change one's perception from worst to live in. So here are more reasons to love the Electric City!

Schenectady One of of NY's Worst? 10 Reasons Why We Disagree

Money Inc. recently ranked Schenectady at #11 on their list of the 20 worst places to live in New York. What they do not see in these rankings is Schenectady is a city on the rise. All the redevelopment downtown and folks moving in to settle into a city lifestyle have been amazing to see the last few years, not to mention the city is a great destination for shows, great restaurants, and so much more. So let's get to it - here are 10 reasons why we disagree with Money Inc.

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See Schenectady's Best Breakfast Restaurants [RANKED]

Schenectady is pretty much the foodie destination of the Capital Region with plenty of great Italian restaurants, bakeries, greasy spoons, and so much more. Of course, that foodie recognition also means there are some amazing spots to get breakfast. So whether you are looking for a perfectly crafted omelet, a decadent french toast dish, or the fluffiest short-stack of pancakes drenched in melted butter and maple syrup, here are the top five breakfast restaurants in the Electric City according to Trip Advisor.

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Albany NY's Ugliest City? 10 Reason Why It's Ridiculous

Albany gets a lot of underserved flack sometimes. Here are 10 beautiful reasons why our state capital deserves more love and not the title of New York's Ugliest City recently given by Alot Travel.

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