I have to add my two cents to ease my conscience.

I have lived in New York State most of my life. There are many problems here. Horrible weather, especially in the winter. I ran outside to do some yard work today because the next week is going to consist of highs in the forties and fifties (yes forties). I remember many a Memorial Day celebration where winter coats were needed. Taxes are among the highest in the country. Having said that, the overall cost of living is still low.

I don't know your political views Dave, but Cuomo and the Democratic controlled state legislature are working daily to restrict the freedom of individuals. This is as true during the current crisis as it is all the time. Just my opinion for what it is worth and I will leave it there.

I went to the finger lakes (Seneca) for the first time last year and was not impressed. It looked like a small resort area that was dropped into an extremely rural environment. My wife and I were shocked by how remote the area was and we live in a county that has only 135,000 people in a large land area. Beautiful-yes. Quiet-yes. Opportunity for unlimited job prospects-not so much. And, for the most part, you can same the same thing about all of upstate New York.

There, I said my piece. Best of luck whatever you decide. If you do decide to go, having family will help for sure.