About to move to Binghamton, NY... What is it like there? -

My husband and I are moving from the bronx, so crime in binghamton isn t something I m worried about since my neighborhood is terrible and anything at this point would be better than this... but what is binghamton like. I am originally from orlando, fl and I m not sure if we should go back there or to upstate NY... please help!

The area is very depressed economically and the city of Binghamton is pretty dead. I wouldn t go there if you don t have a job lined up, since it has high unemployment and that isn t likely to change any time soon. If you like city life you would probably be bored. But it s in a beautiful mountain area, so if you like the outdoors you might enjoy it. Also, the cost of living is very low, so if you are able to find work there, you can buy a house or raise a family for much less than in most places.

Binghamton is a small town - much smaller than the Bronx or Orlando. I suspect that the main factors you will have to deal with are:- small town considerations - fewer shopping choices, the need to drive rather than use public transport, etc.- winter weather - Binghamton gets lots of snow.

ouch--binghmaton is nothing to write home about--I grew up nearby in utica, ny..personally i think there are better choices in upstate ny like buffalo or albany---if you havent yet you really need to go visit bionghamton before you commit to living there--besides SUNY Binghamton college there isnt much going on up there

It s quite boring up there. My husband went to SUNY Binghamton and going up to visit wasn t exactly exciting.

What are some quot;techyquot; things to do in NYC? -

My girlfriend and I are visiting on 12/11 and we re going on a budget. We re looking for some cheaper things to do, and I m wondering if there s any sort of technology exhibits or cool tech stores to look around in.I found the Sony Wonder Technology Lab so we ll try to get there early to snag some tickets, and I know there s an Apple store up that way as well, is there anything else that might interest us a bit?How about non-tech things to do that won t burn a hole in my pocket?

Sony Wonder is sooo fun!! They probably updated the exhibits, too.Try Nintendo World. You can try out games and stuff before they re released.That s all I know of... good luck!

Sony Wonder Lab, I believe you have to call them for tickets otherwise it s first come, first serve. I believe it s also timed admission.Non Tech: The Christmas windows of department stores on 5th Ave.Staten Island Ferry, it s free.

Liberty sCIENCE Center?Not sure how much that costs if it costs at all.EDIT:I think thats on the border of NJ and NYCI also recommend getting a NY pizza. Esp if you live kind of far away and wont likely be visiting soon.Little Italy and Chinatown are badass.PS have fun! i love NYC

Where is a good, safe place to stay in atlanta? -

We re planning on going to six flags and an atlanta hawks game so we d like to be close to those areas. Also, what else is there to do? We re a couple in our late 20 s. Any info is appreciated. The trip is planned for mid march.

If you could afford to stay in Atlanta, consider doing it. If not, there are a number of nice places in Smyrna, that would inevitably be affordable. Why Smyrna? It ll take you less than a half hour to get to Six Flags, and about the same time -- maybe less -- to get to Atlanta. There are also a number of good restaurants and bars in Smyrna/Vinings. Don t stay in Austell; it s not the safest place. As far as things to do? If you re not familiar with Atlanta, pick up any tourist guide and choose what sounds fun to you: World of Coke, The Botanic Gardens, The High Museum, Stone Mountain -- there s plenty to keep you occupied.

Well, the only problem with that is Six Flags and Philips Arena (where the Hawk s play) are not close....about 30-45 minutes about from each other.Six Flags is in Austell and Philips Arena is in the city of Atlanta.Now, I would suggest staying in the city and taking a day trip out to Six Flags, because most attractions are in the city. Hotels are a little pricey in the city, but March shouldn t be too bad.You should definitely check out the GA Aquarium (largest aquarium in the world), The Coca-Cola Museum, skip Underground (ghetto), and Centennial Olympic Park (1996 Olympics were in Atlanta).You could get on Ticketmaster and check out if there are any concerts, plays, etc.The Fox Theater is awesome if you can find a show you like.Good Luck and Have Fun!

Renting a house or a condo would be a great idea, and there are a lot of choices for rentals in the atlanta area. It s best to do your homework and use online research to find available places to stay that fit within your budget.Rather than give you a specific property name and location, I would suggest that you do some research on the available houses/condos, the prices and the locations. I have used justvr.com in the past and it was quite helpful for narrowing down my choices and booking a few nights stay.