Things you need to know about Rochester NY
Rochester NY is located in Monroe County. Second only to New York City, it is the second largest economy in the state. It is the third larges city in New York and the center of Monroe County which also includes Livingston, Orleans, Genesee, Ontario and Wayne Counties. It is also called the Flower City or The World’s Image Center. It is also known as the city of neighborhoods, having 36 neighborhoods with each having their own characteristics that are unique from the others. If you love the serenity of nature, there is the residential tree lined avenues of Maplewood. You will love the South Wedge Business district if you are more of the eclectic type. If gracious homes are what you are looking for, there is Browncroft.
It is the 6th Most Livable Cities among the 379 metropolitan areas according to the Places Rated Almanac. In 2007, it was given the top rank for quality of life and 6th for best metropolitan public schools nationwide by the Expansion Management Magazine. Rochester NY is considered to be one of the best places to live in because of its available to all wide range of resources. Whether for a single person or for a family, the city has everything one will need, from the most beautiful architecture, parks, business center and cultural centers.
The city has around 3500 people in different jobs when it comes to city employment. Comprehensive benefits for employees, opportunities for advancement and competitive pay are what the city boasts of. For local large and small businesses, the city is also very supportive. Assistance to businesses in the city as well as for those who want to relocate to the city is provided by its Economic Development Department.
Rochester NY also offers wide range of entertainment and recreational opportunities. There are always free concerts and other celebrations. The Garth Fagan Dance Troupe which performs around the city for various occasions calls the city its home. There is also the Rochester City Ballet and the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra for those who love the arts. You will find the history of Rochester in its architecture and in its museums since the city takes deep pride in its history. Of course there are other works of art showcased in other museums, such as the unique collections of the George Eastman House and the dolls at the Chili Doll Hospital and Victorian Doll Museum. And for those who love sports, there are the usual indoor and outdoor sports. There are also cycling, mountain climbing and running clubs. Of course boating on Lake Ontario, the Fingers Lake, the Genesee River and the Erie Canal are something you can always enjoy.