I agree that there are towns that have close to single employers, etc. But we simply are a mobile society now. People drive for hours sometimes to get to a job, because others are willing to do so. The simple fact is that in this economy, you must be at least somewhat mobile. If not, yes, you will have trouble keeping a job. And if you do, you will be a captive of the company, like the old mill towns. I just think that is a relic from a by-gone age.
Good point. Within 25 years, the town of Ellenville may even be part of the New York City metropolitan area.