[Alberta's Child]

People I know in the land development business tell me that upstate New York should be one of the most attractive real estate markets in the country. The place has so many things going for it that are the envy of other regions of the U.S.: great highway, rail, and utility infrastructure, an abundant supply of fresh water, inexpensive raw land, etc.

The fact that the prospects for the region are so poor despite all these advantages is a disgraceful reflection of New York's dysfunctional state government.

[Marysecretary]

In spite of the cold and taxes, I'm staying. I love Central New York. I can be in the Adirondacks in just over one hour, I can be on the St. Lawrence in little over two hours. It's down economically but the potential for growth is good. The Mennonites have started settling here because it's too expensive in PA and other places where Mennonites and Amish have lived for years. I see that as a real improvement. Many people from NY have moved up here because in comparison, homes are much cheaper. That being said, homes are much more expensive than they used to be but that seems to be nation-wide, not just here.

Two of my children still live here and our beloved church family is here. So, as long as God wants us here, this is where we're staying. I look to Him to provide for us, not the state or the government.

[Victoria Delsoul]

People I know in the land development business tell me that upstate New York should be one of the most attractive real estate markets in the country. The place has so many things going for it that are the envy of other regions of the U.S.: great highway, rail, and utility infrastructure, an abundant supply of fresh water, inexpensive raw land, etc.

The fact that the prospects for the region are so poor despite all these advantages is a disgraceful reflection of New York's dysfunctional state government.

I couldn't agree with you more. Whenever we get socialists in government the economy goes south.