LMBO! That's what I'm saying! Pittsford is the affluent area. I was born and raised in Rochester in the city. She lives in the safe area. I do miss Country Sweet though. They should have made it to the list.

Ya. The nicest area in Monroe County. Its not rochester at all. Highest taxes. I bet she pays close to 10k a year just in taxes

@@SS40-nah you think this white girl knows about a chicken wing place on lake Ave? Hahahahaha um no

Like looool girl shouldn’t be speaking on it

LMAO I love Pittsford real-estate people they are mighty uptight. I remember seeing a real-estate listing in Pittsford that read 'it you have to ask you can't afford it'. PLEASE a house in Pittsford is comes in on average at 400k which is 33% less than an average house in the Bronx, The Bronx. My realtor is from Rochester, too , he can't afford to take that pay cut to move back and live there

I love rochester. Its so much fun to play with my kids in the snow, and its not always dark and depressing. Just saying, ive lived here since i was born and ive never had problems.

@@moonliteskies3129 I am a Rochestarian, an Edison Tech graduate. I have nothing but good memories of Rochester, the winters can be very harsh plus one has to buy two of everything. Snow & summer tires lawn mower, snow blower, winter clothes, summer clothes, summer car winter car,, etc. I hope heating oil won't be too expensive this year for you guys.

@@gradywilson9213 if you need summer and winter tires you don't know how to drive

Hi Grady - Check out my latest video. The #1 reason why most people say they leave Rochester NY is because of the winters. And, my next video does state that the winters are freezing, snowy, dark, and very long. However, this year it has mostly rained. Not much snow. Maybe global warming? When I was a kid and lived in Buffalo NY.. I remember the blizzard of 1977!! Man... that was a lot of snow. Ya know though, the summers here are beautiful here, when it's not raining... LOL. It's my home and my children are here so I live here. I hope you have enjoyed being in the Coast Guard, It sounds like you have traveled to many places. HOME is where we hang hat and the people we love are hopefully near. Have an awesome day.

@@sherrybirrerhomes The truth is I have lived so many places, I don't really have a home. When people ask I say Rochester NY because that is where I went to High School. I have many warm memories from Rochester, so many great friends. My goal when I left Rochester was to serve my country honorably, which I did then go back home find me a nice girl, and start a family, on Sundays go to church, go to the World Wide News magazine store, and home to watch the Bills. Little did I know I wasn't going to marry until I was 30 (a French woman 8 years my junior) and did not become a father until I was almost 40, oh but what a ride it has been.

Lol place sucks

I don't

Let's get it

@@honoluluty9718 get what?

Rochester sucks

Texas was like a lunar landscape compared to what we have here in New York State. I made the best of my time while living there, but I could never see myself staying there any longer than I had to. Extreme weather conditions and most of the state is so freaking barren and bleak, and boring! I vowed to never return there, or to Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama, S. Carolina ever again, and I've kept my vow to this day. Each of these states aside from a few coastal cities/towns had nothing much to see or to enjoy as far as I am concerned. Once you are spoiled by what we have in our region of New York across to the Adirondacks, and down through the FingerLakes to our Southern tier, over to Long Island and our coastal region, as well as along Lake Ontario up to the St. Lawrence, you find fault with nearly every other state you visit. No place offered up so much diversity and pure enjoyment as New York has for me. Our winters in the Rochester area are so mild compared to other areas of the state, and there are so many activities to enjoy through our winter season that most everyone can find something fun or delicious to experience. Winters can be what ever you choose to make of them, in or out of your own home, while visiting or entertaining family and good friends, or sampling incredible restaurants around our area, attending winter festivals, ski resorts, wineries, the shores and parks around Lake Ontario and the FingerLakes, museums and historical sites, concerts, sports, and numerous classes are offered around our area where you can learn just about anything your heart desires...the activities are endless! No one should ever utter the words, I am bored, there is nothing to do here, while living in our great state. We truly are spoiled, and I always tell people who complain about how expensive it is to live here, that at least you get what you pay for. So many states I've lived in are lacking in basic amenities and services, have regions that are devoid of just about everything you may need or desire, including diversity and culture, that I couldn't wait to move away from them, and eventually realized that there is no place like home that can satisfy and fulfill me like New York has and does🥰😍

Right

Did you watch the video? It was a clickbait title. She only mentioned the positive aspects of Rochester

Nuts.

Yes they are! Watch my video - Moving to Rochester NY - Things to do and consider. - perhaps you'll get a different perspective.

Please! It's a dump. Red wing games are crap compared to other cities games. The summers are only 7 weeks long. Jobs suck. Murders every day. Just stop it. The armpit of thw country

Wait until skin cancer sets in. Im in Cochise county. I hate this heat but have a good job. Thats why I came.

@@Mountainrock70 i'm sorry let me try to understand... you prefer a "good" job (fairly subjective matter i think) despite virtual certainty of skin cancer in retirement? not all of us, btw, want to be lying in the sun all day getting "tan". I love to hike but i spend a lot of time indoors too. it helps immensely however even on those days indoors, to see the bright sunshine outside... and to let some of it in to brighten up the place... and to brighten my mood.

Yeah, nothing better than being surrounded by red sand and hundred degrees every day

@@1stRowBillsFan if people wish to remain ignorant then they are just cheating themselves

@@calldwnthesky6495 you are delusional. Weve all been other places. Some of us like grass and not red clay for a yard

Strong is one of the best hospitals in the USA... my son was treated for rare brain cancer and lived and extra year thanks to those people if you have an opportunity its a great teaching hospital

I also live right down the street this is a historic and still very nice part of the city for sure there are unsafe parts but not around here or the hospital

Hi Anabella, the area around Strong Memorial Hospital Is very safe and a fun place to walk around. A shopping area has been build around SMH. There's Starbucks, Breathe Yoga, Barnes & Noble, Distillery, and Costco. Parking is easy and free. I walk around there often and there are very nice neighborhoods and Highland Park is very close as well.

If you dont like murder, dont come or move to Rochester. You are discussing WNY not actual Rochester. Pittsford and Rochester are compleeeeeeetly different

@@damianwirth2313 bro strong is not in Pittsford at all neither is my house on Monroe and Goodman but yeah our city was murder capitol once our inner cities are trash like Florida or Chicago or any other major cities on the planet lol... you sound goofy I grew up here I raised 3 children here its an amazing city

Hi Andy, So true.... the food in Rochester is awesome. And, our Italian Restaurants are divine!! My latest video mentions the amazing Italian food in Rochester NY. I love the homemade breads myself. I don't eat as much pasta as I used to. My main form of exercise is weight lifting and HIIT. I love to lift and build defined muscles so I eat more protein these days.

@@sherrybirrerhomes I get it.. and kudos to you for having that self control.. but for me, the carbs are just too tasty around here!! Your on the money about the bread though, the many great bakeries in the city and especially in gates allow me to get my Italian bread fix every day

Food and grocery stores...we are definitely spoiled here! I was always finding horrific restaurants and food quality, choices limited elsewhere. Some states I've lived in didn't even offer consistency and quality across national restaurant chains...like WTH! I would find the local food deplorable, or even across some states, and resort to the chains hoping that they would be equal or better in some way, and they were horribly messed up in some way.

@@SusanR.Hadley absolutely agree.. I haven't lived outside Rochester, but I have visited dozens of cities in multiple states, and I have yet to find more than 2 other small cities, like Rochester, that have decent food at a wide variety of restaurants and delis.. closest so far are Pittsburgh, and Cleveland, but since I wasn't in either for more than a week, I didnt have the time to really explore everything.. but yes.. we have been spoiled!

H🐸I CookingArtGuy - Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and reasons you enjoy Rochester. I'm a divorced mom of 4 children and I fortunately live in Village of Pittsford. My son needed to stay in the district and I found a home to rent so he could finish out his high school years in Pittsford. Walking along the canal trail with my two dogs is wonderful. I'm grateful everyday to be here. It's funny you mentioned the long and very cold winters because I feel the same way. If you watch my KZfaq Video - Moving to Rochester - Things to do and consider, I talk about the winters here. I grew up in Buffalo NY and moved to Rochester NY for career in pharmaceutical sales, the winters have always been tough for me too. However, for about 15 years I skied with my children at Bristol Mountain and I looked forward to the snow to get in a good skiing time. I had my hip replaced in 2019 and since then have chosen not to ski and believe me... the winters have become very long, dark and cold... so I'm right there with you. Downtown Rochester has changed a bit since you left and trying to make a come back. There are a few nice restaurants that help make a difference downtown. The Cub Room, Good Luck, and Tornados are just a few of the nice restaurants to make a difference and have increased and interest to go downtown. Please let me know if you come to Rochester NY to visit your sister, I'd love to show you around. Florida is indeed a nice state to live in, however, for me I couldn't take the heat. It's very hard on me and I find it difficult to breathe especially in the summer. Two of my sisters fortunately have a winter home in Florida, one on the gulf side and one on the ocean coast side. There are pros and cons living in Florida from what my sisters say. Thankfully, my sister's home in Cape Coral did not get touched by the recent Hurricane. One thing I'm thankful for living in Rochester NY is that we don't experience any natural disasters. Mother nature is very unpredictable. I hope your home in Florida has not been impacted and if so I hope not too bad. Here's to wishing you the very best... life is precious and I'm thankful everyday.

@@sherrybirrerhomes thank you so much for taking the time to answer and we'll definitely check out more of your videos. Believe it or not, if I hadn't mentioned it already, thinking about moving back to Rochester after 35 years in South florida. I would say the main reason is that I just need a change. Also, the last hurricane had effects that were a little too close for comfort. A tornado ripped through a development about a mile west of us and did substantial damage. I can't say that I haven't enjoyed living here because I've loved it and had some great experiences. But there's two of us and we're both pushing 70 and I have family and friends in Rochester and some things are just more important than palm trees and nice weather. I would love to live around the park avenue area as I have always preferred that area and the rents, compared to South florida, are very affordable. We wouldn't be buying this time just renting. We've owned four homes and now a condo here in South florida. Anyway, should we decide to move back up there, if I can get past the winter thing lol, I'll drop you a note and thanks again for being so kind as to respond. Frank

Pittsford is not rochester. You live in the nicest area of Monroe County. You should talk more about Pittsford and rochester. Hate the taxes but... like I said it is the nicest area. Good for you. You should sell and cash in and get out of NY. You will pay a fraction in taxes! Moved to denver 4 years ago from Greece. Lived right by the lake. My home os worth 3 times what my house in ny was worth. Before I end my rant lol. I do still dream about Pittsford dairy!!!! And my wife and I loved hitting JOJO after I picked up some treats from the dairy. Only thing I miss about rochester and the surrounding areas is the food and Wegmans. I'm from gates originally so I love delis as I am Italian and was raised as such.

@@cookingartguy2170 Hello, thinking about moving back to Rochester. I feel Rochester is a hidden gem!! Check out my latest video, Rochester NY Hate it or Love it. Reason #1 - The Winters!! Hands down, it is the biggest reason why people move out of Rochester. The other probably is high property taxes which I mention in my most recent video.. However, I deal with high property taxes for the same reason why your thinking of moving back to Rochester. The hurricanes scare me so much.. losing everything in an instant due to mother nature is crazy. I feel living in Rochester NY give me a piece mind knowing I won't lose everything in an instant. Winters aren't what they used to be. This winter has been so mild, it's kinda crazy. More rain than snow.

@@sherrybirrerhomes thank you! I will check that out. And I can't argue with you about those hurricanes. Oh by the way, related to that, today we found out our homeowners insurance just went up $1,200 a year. Ugh.

porp109, I hope you get to check Rochester NY out if you come through this area again. Text and let me know. Check out the website: www.visitrochester.com The events that are going on all the time here. There's always some thing to do. If you like music - Rochester has a JazzFest.. check it out sometime.

Oh, also I subscribed!

Hello Bobby... Thanks. I believe every city, town, county and state has it's pluses and minus's. Nothing and nowhere is perfect. What is comes down to... is what do the dislike the most and if it's really bad you find a new place. However, I feel Rochester is a hidden gem. The winters are long, however, the summer more than makes up for it. And, it doesn't snow like it used to.

@rayna7793 I like garbage plates but not from Nick tahoe's. I prefer my plates Mark's Texas Hots.

Agreed

1 statement was true. Good restraunts. Fiorella and rocco are amazing places to eat. But how many times can ypu eat brunch at the same place haha! Rochester is a dump. Cloudy, ghetto, and miserable folks due to the clouds and economy. I am also from the ROC. Lived there 35 years and made my way to Colorado. Home is worth 3 times what my home in rochester was. Oh man the winters are far worse in rochester than Colorado especially Denver. Summer time is only 8 weeks long in rochester. It sucks. Nothing beautiful other than the finger lakes during those 8 weeks. Now how about the wine region? It's all sweet wine! Crap! Reisling is the only wine that's good that comes out of ny. Rochester is cheap because it's shit. That attracts hoodlums too. Being able to live so called cheap. Had to fix these statements

Great restaurants? They can’t even keep a McDonald’s in the Center of Rochester.

@@michaelrochester48 your throwing McDonald's in the mix with the actual good restraunts in the city? I think you need to get out more dude. Rocco, owl house, rella, goodluck, fiorella, char, tornadoes. Those are the top restraunts in rochester. Maybe you should try one of them out before you talk about a McDonald's

Dominic Dominic - Yes, Rochester is a beautiful place. Since Covid hit, there are many more jobs here that need to be filled. Where did you end up lving?

Hi Ed, agreed... if you make a direct comparison to NYC. Rochester NY is No NYC. However, there is always lots to do here. Drug problem? I don't hear much about it. I think many places were coping with the fentanyl problem. And, opioid addictions. I think every city has their areas of which you just don't go. Living in the burbs, I can say... I never see it. I have 4 children that have gone to high school here and none have done any. My boys were swimmers and my daughter a diver. Keeping children busy and meeting good friends keeps them out of trouble. I feel very blessed that my children are good kids. They enjoy a bit of night life in the Park Avenue Area. My youngest is finishing high school this year and has early acceptance at RIT.

It's going up !!! Get ready.

Too true

Maginot2u, OMG... white hots are my favorite. It's funny you should mention this. I'm 95% German. My dad and moms parents immigrated here from Germany. Garbage plates are pretty good with Zweigle's hot dogs!! So good!!

@@sherrybirrerhomes In Germany, Weiss Wurst or Bratwurst are so delicious when served with warm Sauerkraut and spicy German mustard. It keeps you warm in the Winter. In Rochester, I always preferred Zwiegel's white hot dogs at the Don & Bob restaurant.

Zweigles for white hots. Sahlen’s for red hots

Cool!! It's a wonderful place to live.

HI Walter, check out my newest video... "Here's the skinny on Rochester NY - 7 reason why I find it hard to live in Rochester NY. #1 REASON IS THE WINTERS!! I find it the most difficult here in the winters. I think the key is to either ski or be a snow bird. Being in here all winter long is tough. I know because I am here all winter. One of my sisters is a snowbird and loves it. When she comes back here in the summer... she loves it here too. I used to ski before I had a hip replacement... now I'm kinda nervous to ski and I think my body doesn't like the cold anymore. Check out my newest video and please leave comment - I would love to hear your feeback.

Hi Carlos, I believe the city of Rochester has come a long way. We are constantly improving the city. Summers in Rochester NY are lovely. There are many things to do and enjoy, however, they do too fast!! I'm happy to hear you enjoyed your time in Rochester NY. Have an awesome day!!

I have to say that I have to agree with your "narrow-minded" part. I moved away from Rochester 35 years ago as I always found it too conformist. Everybody seemed content to get a job at Kodak or Delco or someplace like that and just work your entire life there so that you can retire and hopefully live past 65 lol. Believe it or not, I'm actually thinking about moving back to Rochester after 35 years in South florida. I'm almost 70 and I have sisters and family and a couple very close friends up there and those are things you start thinking about when the Grim Reaper is starting to dance around you lol. I love the Park Avenue area and would want to be around there. But if I were younger and wealthier, I would definitely move to Los Angeles, which I love, and which is a heck of a lot more exciting than Rochester. But I've had a lot of excitement here in South Florida so I'm good.

Absolutely agree!!! I left 4 years ago for denver Colorado. I don't even like going back to see family

Folks are very narrow minded in the roc. It sickens me

​@Jah Narrow-mindedness INCREASES EXPONENTIALLY away from the Northeast. The lower Midwest, the Plains states, most of the mountain West,and the entire South are far worse, by orders of magnitude.

Hoffmans is out of Syracuse. Zweigles out of Rochester and Sahlen’s out of Buffalo. All 3 are from this area. You can call them Coney’s, but they are from here lol

Hi Ralph, People come and go. They leave mostly due to the winters. My latest video... has the winters as being the main reason I find it hard to live here. Sports fans are pretty crazy here. As far as the crime rate goes and feeling safe. I live in the suburbs an leave my car unlocked and in the driveway. I love to walk my dogs in the summer and feel safe. There is more crime in the intercity neighborhoods and small amount of areas not so good. Rochester has been building in the city and it's really nice in the city. Every city has certain neighborhoods that aren't the best. I hope you enjoy living in the Hudson Valley. I've never been and sometime I'll try to get there.

There is no safe area N.Y. also does not allow 2a rights to defend yourself

This city is absolutely horrible. I've been here 35 years I would know. The garbage are definitely good tho and originated here

Ha it’s no safe hoods in the inner city

I can tell you this it is definitely better than Florida. Instant upgrade.

Hi there, That's great to hear. Everyone is different in the things they or don't like in place they live. I tried to provide the negatives, however, it's my nature to find the positives in everything. Watch my newest video - "Here's the skinny on Rochester NY, 7 reasons why I find it hard to live here. Please let me know what you think. Have an awesome day!!

Hi ed7474, you are too funny!! Actually, I don't drink much for two reasons... I'm an exerciser and I love to lift weights... also, it's too many calories. I maintain a lower calorie count daily and alcohol is too many calories. I enjoy staying healthy, alcohol doesn't help to keep my body healthy. Although it is fun to have a glass of wine or two once in while. I'm a mom divorced mom of 4 children and 3 or them live with me. Also, I have a part-time job and I'm a realtor. Doing my best to keep everything going. I also have 9 pets. 7 cats and 2 dogs. I live a busy life and enjoy my pets and children very much. Just from the small picture looks like you love music and maybe enjoy a concert or two. Have an awesome day!!

​@@sherrybirrerhomes I think you may know my sister, a fellow realtor in Brighton...(?)

Thank God you moved to the UK .

@@amysheffield9583 I emigrated from the USA to the UK back in ’98 and became a naturalised UK citizen in 2004. I only visit the USA every few years now. Each time I do, I see more businesses and houses boarded up and American looking shabbier and, of course, fatter. Americans like to think that they live in the best country in the world when in fact they live in one of the worst countries in the world: lousy healthcare system, low pay, virtually no employee benefits, etc.. America, love it or leave it! I left it! BTW, there isn't any God and when you die you're dead. And Heaven is a fairytale to put you to bed.

Good, stay there

Enjoy Trump land then!

Wrong....

Tool played at war memorial some years ago best show I seen from a band in Rochester in a long time... And pusifer is going to be at Kodak center at end of may

Enjoy Alabama much?

@@deanbianco4982 Don’t live in Alabama, but Birmingham is a great city to visit. Good food.

​@@danielshayder8875 What about Huntsville

So what's stopping you? If you hate Rochester so much, why are you still there?

@@deanbianco4982 Marriage it sounds like

You like garbage plates?

@@sherrybirrerhomes love them

Awesome!! They are so delicious!! Great late night snack!!

I got food poisoning from dog town, but never Tahoe

@@babeena_gt_3645 you aint got to lie to kick it

Transparency... actually I have to say.. I am older, and try to stay up on things. My children are 26, 24, 22, & 17. I do my best to stay up to date with things, however, I have to say... I could always learn more. I learn alot from them. As far as being proud of myself..I'm not sure I would say that. I find it very difficult to video myself. It's a real challenge. From video to video it takes me a while to get my courage up to make a video. I hope my videos get better. Watch my newest video and let me know what you think. I always welcome ideas and thoughts on how to improve my videos. Have an awesome day!!

@@sherrybirrerhomes Well, you have gone off topic and i understand why. You see when you are trying to be clever talking about a city that died many years ago with people afriad of their homes vaLUES DRopping off the cliff well. You see that people from always talk about the things outside of rochester as if it were inside the city. its simply not. Being honest in all things is important but when you did this video well i am sorry it is mis guided and mis information. to say something is good when it is not. what happens when someone calls you out and tries how many have you left a stray..

​@@ATL_Transparency_News Go away, you TROLL. Enjoy Atlanta. You couldn't pay me to live in the South. Enjoy Trump land.

​@@sherrybirrerhomes Good comment, Sherry!

Hi Michael, Do you live in Rochester NY? It's not a big city by any means. However, you can be in NYC in 5 hours, or Toronto in 2 hours. I I don't think everyone knows my business unless I want people to know my business. What does a big city feel like to you? There are pros and cons anywhere you live. Ya know what's funny, I have a friend who lives in Nunda NY.. which is about 50 minutes southwest of Rochester NY. Do you know what he says when he comes to visit me in Rochester?? He says.. I'm going come up to visit you in the City... LOL. Everything is relative. To him Rochester is a big city.

Stop pissing on Rochester! You don't like it? Then DO SOMETHING about it. Move!!