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Genesee Street at night.
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  • By ajt141 on September 19, 2003
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    • If you fly into Buffalo and you want to go downtown from the airport, do not ever take Genesee Street. It is pure getto nastiness.

    Be very cautious driving in the snow if you're not used to it. Buffalo is a flat city with thankfully straight roads but don't be fooled. Buffalonians know how to drive in the snow after years of practice, and still you have to have a healthy respect for mother nature. Driving in lake effect snow can be scary.

    And don't get lost in Niagara Falls at night. For being the location of one of the most beautiful sights in the world, the actual city is pretty dangerous.

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    Watch out for the snow and...
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  • By nuker on September 7, 2002
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    Watch out for the snow and winds if you travel in the winter. Western NY is famous (or infamous) for the Lake effect snows that sweep across the region. Buffalo this past year got hit by a wild blizzard that stranded motorists all over the city, forcing people to sleep in their cars and stay over in stores around the city. Some people got stuck in liquer stores!

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    Caution
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  • Updated By nizroc on January 28, 2005
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    Unless you know where you are going or have business there, stay out of Buffalo's East Side. It is potentially dangerous.

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    Crime
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  • By babybird on February 1, 2004
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    • I have family members who have moved away from Buffalo in recent years. Crime is
    a factor in that decision. The problem is that so many areas which are normally decent bump right up against bad ones. Use judgment at night. Downtown has a few trouble spots as well.

    Even the Anchor Bar is in a sort of "grey area," when it comes to crime. Lock your car and remove or hide any valuables when parking.

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    The Bills. The Sabres. The lack of conciousness.
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    • sissah
  • By sissah on February 3, 2004
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    • Our teams have never won. We know this. Keep your mouth shut about it. Buffalonians can honestly get very upset about their sports.

    And, whatever you do, don't mention the name Scott Norwood.

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    There are rough areas of...
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  • By jaybird199 on August 26, 2002
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    • There are rough areas of Buffalo like any major city. The south side and east side of Buffalo isn't really good to be in. But take note that Buffalo is a blue-collar city, and the houseing refelcts that. While homes aren't large or even extremely nice like in other wealthier cities, it doesn't necessarily mean that it is a rough area.

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    When Flying into Buffalo,...
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  • By Randall_Burt on September 8, 2002
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    When Flying into Buffalo, watch out for choppy Air. It always seems to cloud up just before arriving at Buffalo Airport.

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    SNOW! Let me just tell you...
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  • By tjhorner1 on August 27, 2002
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    SNOW! Let me just tell you this story. Last time I went home was Christmas 2001. I was there for 1 week, but I couldn't go anywhere because we got 7 1/2 feet of snow in 4 days. It cleared up just in time for me to go back to North Carolina!

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    Warning six flags is soo fun!
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  • By Katiebeaver on February 9, 2004
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    well there are some sharks! But they are friendly and are made of plastic|!!haha fun fun fun! You must wear a shirt on the rides or they will not let you on the rides.

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    Bring the Pepto, you will end...
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  • By JBER on August 24, 2002
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    • Bring the Pepto, you will end up eating so much food....

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