I'm sure in 10 seconds flat we could all come up with a hand full of economic issues we face in western NY but after spending much of my adult life away from here I ready to give us a few props. We LOVE our summers here and appreciate them for what they are and don't tend to take them for granted. We have an extremely diverse culture, and I'm not just talking about our ethnic backgrounds. From ski slopes to wine country, from fall foliage to summers on the lake, and from the historic Erie Canal to several pro sports teams that we cling to even in one of the small markets out there.
The truth is, we have a lot to offer. Many of us may not feel as though we have anything cool right next to us but in reality we are all within an hour of just about anything. We use to brag about being the EMPIRE state and you know what, most of those things are still here. I think it is about time we holding our heads up high again and push to put western NY back on the map. From great cities and smaller towns to winding mountian roads and grand fresh water lakes, lets make this place A DESTINATION POINT.
Monday, February 16, 2009
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