I left NY in '72 to join the Army.Having lived in many places since,I have resided in Texas for the last 12 years.I miss the beautiful country in Upstate NY,and wish I could make a visit there.But the thought of giving up too many liberties to count to do so,I will just stay home.I try and keep up with current events there,and am amazed how people can afford to live there.Once the younger generation gets a taste at what is out there for them,there is no going back.
We live in upstate NY and yes there are nice places...but there are lots nicer in other states and the economic climate here is horrible.
Young people are moving out by the hundreds each week.