I didn’t know LaSalle closed! Of course, I’ve avoided Long Island as much as possible. It was a really great place to grow up. The oddball in the neighborhood was “Jimmy the Greek”. Now I just wish my parents would sell and get out so I didn’t have to go over the stupid bridges to see them.
I hear you, Toasted. We plan to escape ASAP, and have already begun scouting possible places to go.
As for LaSalle, yeah, it closed awhile back. They too had declining enrollment, and tried to fix it by admitting girls. Bad move. Enrollment declined even faster and they finally had to close shop.
Long Island’s not too bad for raising a family. It is relatively safe, but soooo crowded and expensive. Plus, while Long Island used to be pretty safe GOP territory, it no longer is; now it’s split down the middle with the Libs usually coming out on top. Bleech.
No we’ll be leaving here one day, for sure.
Regards,