Having lived in inner-city Rochester I disagree about Geneva revitalizing. I live about 7 minutes away from the city of Geneva and every day there are headlines about people getting shot and restaurants being held up by “yutes” in hoodies which is why I will not patronize any restaurant in the Geneva area. Frankly from what I’ve seen it’s turned into a mini Hood similar to Rochester or Syracuse.
Yes the buildings themselves are receiving government grants to revitalize... in fact my husband’s business did air conditioning for one of them in Franklin Square but until they get a handle on the urban problems it will only deteriorate.
What they have done to Auburn, Geneva, and many other places where there are “correctional facilities” NYC sends the family to live there because “dad” is doing “20 to life”. NYC pays to have them moved, for several reasons of which it is the lower cost of living, and proximity to the jail for visiting day.
Wow, I was there a few years ago and it looked so much better than when I was there for earlier reunions. Really disappointed to hear that. I’m due for my 40th next year.