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Lancaster, NY offers a standard of living second to none. |
Living in LancasterLancaster is identified by hospitality. People who locate in Lancaster take roots here. Lancaster is an ideal place to live, work, relax and play!
No matter where you live in Lancaster ... everything is "just around the corner". Shopping facilities for all your needs are here or near. Major malls and shopping centers are a short drive. Schools, libraries, civic centers, banks, post offices and churches of all denominations are in Lancaster. Proximity to work means more time at home for personal interests.
Security
Efficient police headquarters with modern equipment assure peace of mind with 24 hour protection. Nine strategically located fire stations, manned by highlytrained volunteers, rank high in efficiency and fire prevention programs. The Town sponsored ambulance and EMT rescue squads provide free 24 hour emergency service.
Hotels/Motels
First class motels, hotels and entertainment complexes in the area provide fine accommodations for out of town guests.
Newspapers
The Buffalo News is the major daily paper serving the Niagara Frontier. Lancaster boasts its own weekly newspapers. The Lancaster Bee and The Metro Community News carry a mixture of local news, editorials, sports, real estate and community information.
TV
There are several area TV stations, two of which provide public service broadcasting. Stations offer programming from all major networks. Jones Intercable has its broadcasting facilities and offices in Lancaster. Adelphia Cable serves the Village of Depew.
Radio
The studios, offices and transmitting facilities of WXRL (1300 AM) are located in Lancaster. Programming features Modern Country and Country & Western music. There are over 40 regional and community FM/AM radio stations broadcasting throughout the Niagara Frontier.
Shopping
There are numerous plazas throughout the Town of Lancaster. You will find downtown Lancaster has quaint village shops. Lancaster neighbors some of the area's most popular shopping malls: Walden Galleria, Eastern Hills and Thruway Mall. Tops has multi-locations including a superstore on Transit Road which provides a unique grocery shopping experience.
Local Organizations
The youth of the community are offered wholesome activities through town and school sponsored recreation programs. Organizations include: Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Boys and Girls Club and more.
Adults can find expression for their personal interests in many civic organizations like the Industrial Forum, Chamber of Commerce, Rotary, Lions, Sertoma, Quota and Zonta. Fraternal organizations include: Masons, Knights of Columbus, The Moose, The Elks, Polish Falcons, Orioles, Eagles, numerous veterans organizations and others.
The Weather
Few, if any, other areas of the country can boast of the variety of scenery and seasons that we enjoy. Spring, Summer and Fall in New York are delightful.
We have a high degree of summer sunshine. And the refreshing breezes from nearby Lake Erie provide pleasant evenings.
Our Autumn is a wondrous sight of brilliant foliage under clear, dry skies. "Indian Summers" are not uncommon and often extend into mid or late October.
Sure, we have our winter storms, but they are preferable to the forest
fires, tornadoes, earthquakes and hurricanes which plague other states.
We are equipped to clear snowfall in a matter of hours. We lose little time
due to snow, and enjoy the rich opportunity for exciting winter sports.
In fact, the changing seasons seem to make people more productive.
| Photo Credits: Salvadore. John T. Miller. |
Town of Lancaster Industrial Development Agency
21 Central Avenue, Lancaster, NY 14086
Tel: 716/683-1610 . . . . . . . . Fax: 716/683-0512
LIDA Introduction / Demographics / Strategic Marketing Area / Transportation & Distribution / Utilities, Energy & Labor Force / Education and Research / Excellent Living Standards / Recreation and Culture / Business & Industry
