Buffalo is the second largest city in New York State. It is located on the eastern shore of Lake Erie and on Niagara River and is often referred to as the “Queen City”, reflecting its status as the second largest city in the state with New York City being the King.
Downtown Buffalo is only 17 miles from Niagara Falls and 6o miles from Toronto, Canada. The city has a population of more than 270,000 people. It is the metropolitan center to nearly 1,204,000 residents. Including the nearby towns in Canada, it serves 1,630,000 people. Buffalo was recently named as one of the ten best cities in America to raise a family. It is traditionally a very welcoming city, with many communities from all parts of the world living in harmony.
The city boasts a growing economy, very different than many other cities in the country. Health and education are the largest contributors to the economy today. Tourism also plays a major role in the cities economy. Many new hotels have been built here catering to tourists visiting Niagara Falls. Along with the new hotels, a large and vibrant entertainment district nearby is flourishing. Retail has become very strong, with many Canadians preferring to make their purchases in Buffalo and take advantage of the present condition of the American economy. The city has a comparatively low unemployment rate, much lower than both the statewide and national average.
Though Buffalo has very cold and snowy winters, it also has the sunniest and driest summers of any city located the northeastern United States.
Education is not only an important part of the economy. The city has a large public school system, serving more than 41,000 students. The graduation rate in the cities high schools has shown dramatic yearly improvement. There are also many charter, private and parochial schools in the city serving the wide variety of students. There are also 9 universities and colleges located in the city.
With its now booming economy and great outlook for the future, Buffalo is now one of the best places to learn, live and work in the northeastern United States.
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