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This Nassau County Village Named Best Place To Live In NY, New Rankings Say This Nassau County Village Named Best Place To Live In NY, New Rankings Say
This Nassau County Village Named Best Place To Live In NY, New Rankings Say Looking for a new place to live? This village is the best not only in Long Island's Nassau County but in the state of New York. According to Niche’s 2024 rankings, the Nassau County village of Great Neck Plaza took the No. 1 spot on the site’s “Best Places to Live in New York” list. It also tops the “Best Places to Live in Nassau County” rankings. For the most accurate ranking possible, Niche evaluates a variety of factors, including crime rates, cost of living, diversity, and more. Earning an overall grade of “A+,” Great Neck Plaza has top marks in public schools, health and fitness, o…
This Norfolk County Locale Among Best Places To Live In US, According To Brand-New Rankings This Norfolk County Locale Among Best Places To Live In US, According To Brand-New Rankings
This Norfolk County Locale Among Best Places To Live In US, According To Brand-New Rankings When it comes to putting down roots, this Massachusetts locale is among the best in the nation, according to a new ranking. The Norfolk County town of Brookline came in at No. 11 on Niche’s 2024 “Best Places to Live in America” ranking. It also took the No. 1 spot on the site’s “Best Places to Live in Massachusetts” list. Niche looked at a variety of factors to come up with its ranking, including cost of living, public schools, crime and safety, housing costs, and diversity. With an overall grade of A+, Brookline was praised for being “warm and cozy with plenty to do,” according to one Nic…
New Poll Reveals How NYers Think Gov. Hochul Is Handling Job New Poll Reveals How NYers Think Gov. Hochul Is Handling Job
New Poll Reveals How NYers Think Gov. Hochul Is Handling Job Fresh polling shows a dip in New Yorkers’ satisfaction with Gov. Kathy Hochul’s handling of the job. A Siena College poll of registered voters released on Tuesday, Feb. 20, shows that Hochul’s favorability rating sits at 41 to 46 percent, down from 45 to 42 percent in January 2024. Her job approval rating also took a hit, sitting at 48 to 47 percent, down from 52 to 42 percent last month, the poll found. Voters were closely divided on whether Hochul is an effective or strong leader, and a plurality said she’s out of touch with average New Yorkers, the poll showed. It wasn’t all bad news f…
Poughkeepsie Is Most Underrated Locale In NY, New Rankings Say Poughkeepsie Is Most Underrated Locale In NY, New Rankings Say
Poughkeepsie Is Most Underrated Locale In NY, New Rankings Say Much like famed comedian Rodney Dangerfield, this New York locale just “don’t get no respect,” according to a new ranking. Of the nearly 1,000 towns and cities dotting the Empire State, Dutchess County's centuries-old Poughkeepsie was named the most underrated in New York by the financial blog Cheapism. To come up with its list, the website looked at online reviews and rankings to find desirable locations in each state that often go overlooked but offer visitors and locals “tremendous value.” Each selectee boasts a range of cultural attractions, outdoor activities, and great dining and sh…
Andover Among Top 10 'Hottest' Real Estate Markets In Nation, New Report Says Andover Among Top 10 'Hottest' Real Estate Markets In Nation, New Report Says
Andover Among Top 10 'Hottest' Real Estate Markets In Nation, New Report Says Although they may not be necessarily saving money, future Massachusetts homeowners are neglecting properties closer to Boston in favor of a suburb that is now among the top 10 "hottest" markets in the nation, according to a new report from Realtor.com. The Essex County town of Andover has taken the No. 4 spot on Realtor.com's list of the top 10 "hottest zip codes" in the US, according to the new report from late August.  The annual rankings are determined by taking into account both the market demand, determined by the number of unique viewers per property on Realtor.com's website; an…
These Westchester Locales Among Top 100 Places To Live In US, New Rankings Say These Westchester Locales Among Top 100 Places To Live In US, New Rankings Say
These Westchester Locales Among Top 100 Places To Live In US, New Rankings Say Those looking for a new place to settle down with their families may want to consider several locales in the region that have been included in the top 100 places to live in the US, according to new rankings released by Niche.  The rankings, which are based on crime statistics, public school ratings, cost of living, job opportunities, and the availability of local amenities, included several locations located on Long Island and within Westchester County.  These locales include:  Great Neck Gardens, a hamlet in Nassau County located within the town of North Hempstead, was ran…
Three Cambridge Neighborhoods Rank Among Best Places To Live In America Three Cambridge Neighborhoods Rank Among Best Places To Live In America
Three Cambridge Neighborhoods Rank Among Best Places To Live In America Local likely will not be surprised that multiple Massachusetts communities are ranked among the best places to live in the US, according to the community and school ranking site Niche.  Using a set of criteria that includes public schools, cost of living, diversity, weather, and housing, Niche ranked the best places to live in America and heavily featured communities in Massachusetts.   Coming in at spot number seven, Cambridgeport received A+ grades for commute, health and fitness, nightlife, and public school categories.  The Cambridge neighborhood has 10 thousan…
You're Making More Money But It Doesn't Feel Like It, Especially In Boston Metro Area You're Making More Money But It Doesn't Feel Like It, Especially In Boston Metro Area
You're Making More Money But It Doesn't Feel Like It, Especially In Boston Metro Area All Americans are feeling the effects of rising inflation rates, but people living in Boston, Cambridge, and Newton have the hardest time stretching a dollar, a new study by SmartAsset found.  The Boston metropolitan area requires the third-highest paycheck out of the 25 metropolitan cities including in the SmartAsset study, requiring an after-tax salary of $78,752 for a single person to live comfortably. This figure is considerably higher than the average after-tax salary needed to live comfortably in metro areas, which is calculated at $67,060.  A $100,000 salary is worth $84,498 in O…
New Poll Reveals How NY Voters Think Gov. Hochul Is Doing Months Into First Full Term New Poll Reveals How NY Voters Think Gov. Hochul Is Doing Months Into First Full Term
New Poll Reveals How NY Voters Think Gov. Hochul Is Doing Months Into First Full Term New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s approval rating dipped slightly in the second month of her first full term in office, according to a brand-new poll. Among the state’s registered voters, Hochul holds an approval rating of 56 to 40 percent, compared to 56 to 36 percent in January, according to a Siena College poll released Monday, Feb. 27. Hochul’s favorability also dipped slightly to 46 to 43 percent, from 48 to 42 percent in January, the poll found. When asked which issues state lawmakers should focus on, 36 percent of voters said crime, followed by cost of living at 27 percent, and afford…
How'd She Do? New Poll Reveals How Voters Think Gov. Hochul Fared On 2022 Policy Goals How'd She Do? New Poll Reveals How Voters Think Gov. Hochul Fared On 2022 Policy Goals
How'd She Do? New Poll Reveals How Voters Think Gov. Hochul Fared On 2022 Policy Goals As the year comes to a close, voters are revealing whether they think Gov. Kathy Hochul met her policy goals for 2022, and the feedback isn’t great. A majority or strong plurality said Hochul did not make progress on six of the policy goals that she laid out at the beginning of the year, according to a Siena College poll.  Among those goals were making communities safer, enhancing trust in state government, and transforming SUNY into the “envy of the nation.” Hochul also said she wanted to increase the availability of quality medical care and create conditions for businesses to succe…
Glen Cove Is NY's Lone Representative In Money Magazine's Best Places To Live List Glen Cove Is NY's Lone Representative In Money Magazine's Best Places To Live List
Glen Cove Is NY's Lone Representative In Money Magazine's Best Places To Live List New Yorkers searching for the sweet life need look no further than this Long Island locale, according to a new ranking from Money magazine.  On its list of the 50 best places to live in the United States, Glen Cove on Nassau County’s North Shore was ranked No. 37, the only New York locale to make the cut. To come up with its ranking, Money looked at several factors that matter most to people, including cost of living, diversity, economic opportunity, and education. Researchers also factored in health and safety, the housing market, income and personal finance, fun and amenities, …
The Most Expensive & Most Affordable Places To Live In NYC Metro Area The Most Expensive & Most Affordable Places To Live In NYC Metro Area
The Most Expensive & Most Affordable Places To Live In NYC Metro Area While two New Jersey cities ranked among the most expensive places for renters in the NYC Metro area, two more are among the most affordable, according to a Zumper report. The website looked at rent prices at 15 cities in the NYC metro area from September, and compiled a list of the most and least expensive places to rent a one-bedroom apartment in the area. Here are the main takeaways: You'll need about $3,950 a month if you're hoping for a one-bedroom apartment in New York City any time soon. The city itself was followed by Hoboken and Jersey City, where rent prices average $2…
Atlantic City Casino Hotel Workers Approve Strike Atlantic City Casino Hotel Workers Approve Strike
Atlantic City Casino Hotel Workers Approve Strike Thousands of casino-hotel workers in Atlantic City supported a strike in a vote, according to their union. The vote by members of Local 54 of the Unite Here union leaves exact logistics for a strike up to its contract negotiation team. They voted on Wednesday, June 15. They seek significant pay hikes in their contracts which expired on May 31, the union has said. A union leader said that 95 percent of the "several thousand" union members who voted supported a strike if new contracts are not reached by July. The vote authorized the negotiating committee to call a July 1 strike against…
Casino Hotel Workers Vote On Possible Strike Casino Hotel Workers Vote On Possible Strike
Casino Hotel Workers Vote On Possible Strike Thousands of casino-hotel workers in Atlantic City will vote on a possible strike Wednesday, according to their union. They seek significant pay hikes in their contracts which expired on May 31, the union said. Bethany Holmes, a spokeswoman for Local 54 of Unite Here, the main union representing workers at nine Atlantic City casinos, said more than 6,000 members are eligible to vote. "We expect the response to be quite strong,'' she said on Monday, June 13. After contracts expired on May 31, workers picketed on the Boardwalk to demand raises. Holmes previously declined to say how much of…
Casino Hotel Workers Seek 'Significant' Pay Hikes In Atlantic City Contract, Union Says Casino Hotel Workers Seek 'Significant' Pay Hikes In Atlantic City Contract, Union Says
Casino Hotel Workers Seek 'Significant' Pay Hikes In Atlantic City Contract, Union Says More than 10,000 casino-hotel workers in Atlantic City are seeking significant pay hikes upon the expiration of their contracts on May 31, according to their union. "We haven't even started bargaining with the companies," said Bethany Holmes, a spokeswoman for Local 54 of Unite Here, the main union representing workers at nine Atlantic City casinos.  It's too soon to say whether casino workers would walk out on their jobs if an agreement can't be reached.  Holmes declined to say how much of a raise the union is seeking but said it's meant to keep up with inflation and the cost of…
Here's Percentage Of Americans Living Paycheck To Paycheck, New Study Reveals Here's Percentage Of Americans Living Paycheck To Paycheck, New Study Reveals
Here's Percentage Of Americans Living Paycheck To Paycheck, New Study Reveals A new report has revealed the percentage of Americans who are living paycheck to paycheck. As of this past December, 61 percent of the population in the United States was living paycheck to paycheck, according to a collaborative report from PYMNTS and LendingClub. According to the February report, that's an increase of 7 percent compared to May. CNBC reported that rising wages have been unable to keep up with the increasing cost of living. The LendingClub report also found that 54 percent of Baby Boomers and seniors in the study reported that they were living paycheck to paycheck.
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Café That Opened Just Before Start Of Pandemic To Permanently Close COVID-19: Hudson Valley Café That Opened Just Before Start Of Pandemic To Permanently Close
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Café That Opened Just Before Start Of Pandemic To Permanently Close A café that opened in the Hudson Valley just months before the COVID-19 pandemic began will soon permanently close. The owners of the Trolley Stop Café in Highland, a hamlet of Ulster County, said in a Facebook post on Monday, Dec. 6, that after two years in business, they will close by mid-January. The café is located at 58 Vineyard Ave. "Having opened only a few months before the Global COVID-19 Pandemic was unfortunate and made things hard for us," the announcement reads. "We made it through the pandemic but find ourselves in a world that has changed. Food and material prices are skyroc…
These Massachusetts Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal These Massachusetts Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal
These Massachusetts Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal A new poll appears to suggest Massachusetts residents should move East. All the best places to live in the state are in or around Boston, according to Niche’s 2021 Best Places to Live survey. The ranked list features 486 Massachusetts cities, towns, and neighborhoods. Overall, the best places to live in Massachusetts, according to Niche are Brookline, The Port, Cambridgeport, and East Cambridge neighborhoods in Cambridge, and Peabody. If you aren’t in Boston, the best place to live outside of the metro region is Pelham, a little hamlet of 1,280 people over by Amherst. Pelham was ranked the…
These CT Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal These CT Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal
These CT Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal Connecticut is well-represented in Niche’s brand-new 2021 Best Places to Live list. Crime, quality of schools, things to do, and cost of living were among the factors used in determining the rankings. Other factors are listed here. The No. 1-rated municipality to live in Connecticut according to the survey is West Hartford, which is cited as an upscale town right in the middle of the state. You can view the entry here. Westport, at No. 5 statewide, is the No. 1-ranked place to live in Fairfield County. View the entry here. Westport was followed closely by Southport (No. 6), Old Greenw…
See Where Massachusetts Ranks Among The Best States To Be Single See Where Massachusetts Ranks Among The Best States To Be Single
See Where Massachusetts Ranks Among The Best States To Be Single Even with the boost that COVID-19 has given to virtual dating, where a person physically lives still plays a major role in how easily one can score a date. For its annual review of the “best states for singles,” WalletHub ranked the romantic environment of 50 states based on factors such as cost of living, demographics, employment, and the availability of things to do. It turns out that Massachusetts is a pretty good place to find love, or just like, if you’re single. Massachusetts is the 12th best place for singles to live in the United States largely due to its many activities and establ…
These Towns Were Ranked Best Places To Live In Montgomery County These Towns Were Ranked Best Places To Live In Montgomery County
These Towns Were Ranked Best Places To Live In Montgomery County Niche.com has released its latest rankings of best places to live in Pennsylvania as well as Montgomery County. Crime, quality of schools, things to do, and cost of living were among the factors used in determining the rankings. According to the list, the top three spots in Montgomery County are Penn Wynne, Ardmore and Narberth. Penn Wynne was also ranked as having the best public schools with Narberth ranking second and Ardmore third. Here are the other top places to live in Montgomery County, according to Niche.com. 4. Blue Bell 5. King of Prussia 6. West Conshohoc…
Connecticut Metro On List Of Top 10 Highest Salary Cities Connecticut Metro On List Of Top 10 Highest Salary Cities
Connecticut Metro On List Of Top 10 Highest Salary Cities Connecticut cities are ranked near the top on a list of top U.S. metros with the highest salaries in 2020. CEO World Magazine ranked Connecticut’s Hartford-East Hartford-Middletown region as being the metro with the second-highest salaries in the U.S. The ranking took into consideration salary as well as cost-of-living differences to put the nationwide comparison on an even playing field. In the No. 2 ranked Hartford region, the median earnings of a full-time worker (adjusted for cost of living) is $60,357, according to CEO World. The median salary has gone up by 18 percent since 2010. …
Two Connecticut Towns Among 50 Best Places To Live In America Two Connecticut Towns Among 50 Best Places To Live In America
Two Connecticut Towns Among 50 Best Places To Live In America Two Connecticut communities have made it onto Money magazine’s list of the best 50 places in the US to live in 2020. Monye’s ranking seemed to favor small cities and medium- to large-sized towns. In Connecticut, South Windsor and Cheshire made the top 50. The magazine’s ranking took into account crime rates, median household income, diversity, local economy, cost of living, health and safety, weather, lifestyle, and entertainment. South Windsor ranked the 12th best place to live in America. Money cited the town’s public parks, farms, stable economy, and architecture. Cheshire came in at …
COVID-19: Here's Percentage Of Six-Figure Earners In NYC Who've Considered Relocating COVID-19: Here's Percentage Of Six-Figure Earners In NYC Who've Considered Relocating
Covid-19: Here's Percentage Of Six-Figure Earners In NYC Who've Considered Relocating Of the 53 percent of New York City employees that earn six figures and work from home, 44 percent have considered leaving the Big Apple within the past four months for less expensive pastures, according to a brand-new Siena Poll, citing the risk of COVID-19, economic concerns and their newfound ability to work at home. Eighty percent of the city's tax revenue is taken from earners making over $100,000 per year, making the possibility of a mass flight from the boroughs making the city vulnerable to tax erosion. Of this bracket, according to the survey, 37 percent have intentions to leave the …
These Spots Were Ranked Best Places To Live In Hunterdon County These Spots Were Ranked Best Places To Live In Hunterdon County
These Spots Were Ranked Best Places To Live In Hunterdon County We’ve seen the best places to live in New Jersey, but what about Hunterdon County? According to a newly-released set of rankings by Niche.com, the top three spots in the area are Tewksbury Township, Clinton and Union Township. Top areas for diversity in the county include Flemington, Clinton and Glen Gardner, and the top-ranked spots to purchase a house include Glen Gardner, Tewksbury Township and Bethlehem Township. Here are the other top places to live in Hunterdon County, according to Niche.com. Crime, quality of schools, things to do and cost of living were among the factors used in de…
These Spots Were Ranked Best Places To Live In Warren County These Spots Were Ranked Best Places To Live In Warren County
These Spots Were Ranked Best Places To Live In Warren County We’ve seen the best places to live in New Jersey, but what about Warren County? According to a newly-released set of rankings by Niche.com, the top three spots in the area are Vienna, Phillipsburg and Panther Valley. Top areas for diversity in the county include Beattystown, Phillipsburg and Hackettstown, and the top-ranked spots to purchase a house include Vienna, Brass Castle and Panther Valley. Here are the other top places to live in Warren County, according to Niche.com. Crime, quality of schools, things to do and cost of living were among the factors used in determining the rankings.…
These Towns Were Ranked Best Places To Live In Sussex County These Towns Were Ranked Best Places To Live In Sussex County
These Towns Were Ranked Best Places To Live In Sussex County We've seen the best places to live in New Jersey, but what about Sussex County? According to a newly-released set of rankings by Niche.com, the top three spots in the area are Lake Mohawk, Stanhope and Hardyston Township. Top towns for public schools in the county include Lake Mohawk, Montague Township and Stanhope. Here are the other top places to live in Sussex County, according to Niche.com. Crime, quality of schools, things to do, and cost of living were among the factors used in determining the rankings. 4. Highland Lakes 5. Andover Township 6. Montague Township 7. Fredon Township 8…
These Ulster, Sullivan County Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal These Ulster, Sullivan County Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal
These Ulster, Sullivan County Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal Ulster and Sullivan counties are well-represented in Niche’s brand-new 2020 Best Places to Live list. Crime, quality of schools, things to do, and cost of living were among the factors used in determining the rankings. Other factors are listed here. Hurley, cited as a "small, quiet, scenic town", is the No. 1-rated municipality in Ulster. You can read the Niche entry here. Hurley is followed by No. 2 West Hurley, No. 3 Zena, No. 4 Tillson and No. 5 Kingston to make up the Top 5 for Ulster County. You can view each entry and the entire list for Ulster County here. Rock Hill, Wurtsbor…
These Fairfield County Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal These Fairfield County Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal
These Fairfield County Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal Fairfield County is well-represented in Niche’s brand-new 2020 Best Places to Live list. Crime, quality of schools, things to do, and cost of living were among the factors used in determining the rankings. Other factors are listed here. Southport, cited for its "great sense of community," is the No. 1-rated municipality in the county. You can read the Niche entry here. Southport is followed by No. 2 Westport, No. 3 Fairfield, No. 4 Ridgefield, No. 5 Newfield (in Stamford), No. 6 Old Greenwich, No. 7 Greenwich, No. 8 New Canaan, No. 9 Wilton and No. 10 Cos Cob to make up the Top 1…
These Rockland County Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal These Rockland County Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal
These Rockland County Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal Rockland County is well-represented in Niche’s brand-new 2020 Best Places to Live list. Crime, quality of schools, things to do, and cost of living were among the factors used in determining the rankings. Other factors are listed here. Piermont, cited for its "amazing" general atmosphere, is the No. 1-rated municipality in the county. You can read the Niche entry here. Spackenkill is followed by No. 2 South Nyack, No. 3 Upper Nyack, No. 4 New City and No. 5 Bardonia to make up the Top 5 for Rockland County. You can view each entry and the entire list here.
These Litchfield County Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal These Litchfield County Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal
These Litchfield County Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal Litchfield County is well-represented in Niche’s brand-new 2020 Best Places to Live list. Crime, quality of schools, things to do, and cost of living were among the factors used in determining the rankings. Other factors are listed here. Roxbury, cited for its "rural feel" and "top-rated public schools," is the No. 1-rated municipality in the county. You can read the Niche entry here. Southport is followed by No. 2 Barkhamsted, No. 3 Washington, No. 4 New Hartford, No. 5 Harwinton, No. 6 Bridgewater, No. 7 Litchfield, No. 8 New Milford, No. 9 Woodbury and No. 10 Watertown to make…