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**GutleNus** · 06-24-2006, 12:58 AM

I just got back from a few days at a friend's house in Troy (lives in BPC, but spends the weekends there) All he was talking about is how the prices are going up and that more and more "City" people keep showing up.

Also he mentioned some sort of High speed train to White plains or something, but he was sketch on the details, any info?

Due to rising prices, Albany is assessing properties either this year or next (I forget). The last time they did this was 2003 -- that's how fast they're going up. And unlike most other markets, this one shows only healthy signs. Also, may I benevolently point out the irony in your friend's constant talking about the rising prices when he's a part of the issue

I've heard nothing about a train to White Plains, but there has been talks for years now about getting the existing Amtrak route upgraded to high-speed service, which at this point seems like it will stay only in talks. I suppose one day when there are even more NYC commuters living up there it'll happen, but that seems so far off...

And, although I've never been, I get the same vibe from Ithaca that you describe, Panda. I have been to Potsdam many times though, and that, like Ithaca, is nothing but a (tiny) college town with nothing surrounding it for miles on end -- that feeling of isolation is really unpleasant. Anyway, I went to school in Buffalo for two years, and I feel your pain. Let's say it together, us upstate residents/students --

f~@*ing clouds!!

06-24-2006, 12:58 AM	#23
GutleNus Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 440 Senior Member	I just got back from a few days at a friend's house in Troy (lives in BPC, but spends the weekends there) All he was talking about is how the prices are going up and that more and more "City" people keep showing up. Also he mentioned some sort of High speed train to White plains or something, but he was sketch on the details, any info? Due to rising prices, Albany is assessing properties either this year or next (I forget). The last time they did this was 2003 -- that's how fast they're going up. And unlike most other markets, this one shows only healthy signs. Also, may I benevolently point out the irony in your friend's constant talking about the rising prices when he's a part of the issue I've heard nothing about a train to White Plains, but there has been talks for years now about getting the existing Amtrak route upgraded to high-speed service, which at this point seems like it will stay only in talks. I suppose one day when there are even more NYC commuters living up there it'll happen, but that seems so far off... And, although I've never been, I get the same vibe from Ithaca that you describe, Panda. I have been to Potsdam many times though, and that, like Ithaca, is nothing but a (tiny) college town with nothing surrounding it for miles on end -- that feeling of isolation is really unpleasant. Anyway, I went to school in Buffalo for two years, and I feel your pain. Let's say it together, us upstate residents/students -- *f~@ing clouds**!!
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