04As the Hudson River winds through New York, it passes through some beautiful small cities. One of them is being recognized as the best place to live in the whole state.

Sometimes we spend a little too much time focusing on the negative in the Empire State. Like the worst towns in the state, or maybe the trashiest places to live. So how bout we come up for some positive air to highlight an AWESOME place to live?

Hudson Riverside City Named Best In New York To Live

When you think of Hudson River towns, spots like Hudson, Catskill, Waterford, and more come immediately to mind because of their history and charm. If you do not live in one of those riverfront communities, you most likely envision them all being amazing places to live!

One of our great riverfront communities once received some national recognition as being New York state's best city to live in!

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Photo by New York Suburban Homes On Unsplash
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The travel experts at 24/7 Wall Street bestowed this honor in each state because of each city's "...affordability, economy, quality of life, and community." And you cannot argue with their pick for New York. A quaint riverside town with easy access to New York City, high property values, and very low crime rates. And quite honestly, as you can see in the photos here, it is simply a beautiful location.

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Photo by Ilnort Rueda on Unsplash
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We are talking about the stunning city of Croton-On-Hudson. If you have ever taken the train down to New York City you are well aware of this Hudson River gem. Incorporated in 1898, the Croton-On-Hudson website describes the city as "...a suburban village with a thriving artistic community...(that) has retained the rich cultural diversity that dates back to its early settlement."

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Photo by Julian Nortoft on Unsplash
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Living there is great, and visiting as well! There are many great attractions to check out in the city as well according to Trip Advisor. Spots like the New Croton Dam (Pictured above), Croton Point Park, and more are must-sees when visiting!

The best part about this community? It is an easy Amtrak train ride away!

Upstate New York's 20 Best Places To Live For 2023 [RANKED]

Money Inc. has dug in and determined the 20 best places to live in Upstate New York based on the most important factors that lead to a high quality of life. From Buffalo to Rochester to the Finger Lakes and the Greater Capital Region - you will find many of the communities you know and love represented on this list based on all they have to offer. Factors like affordable cost of living, great employment opportunities, and just fun stuff to do all contributed to the best of the best Upstate!

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The 20 Worst Places To Live In New York [RANKED]

The experts at Money Inc. have compiled their annual rankings of the worst place to live in New York for 2023 based on safety, quality of schools, the strength of local job markets, and leisure/entertainment. When you put that all together, Money Inc. says there are 20 New York cities and towns to stay away from.

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See The 10 Trashiest Cities In New York State [RANKED]

Here we go again...it's another list picking on some great New York cities and towns. Let's face it, if you approach something looking for trash - you will find what you are looking for in any city or town in any state. And while the municipalities on this list have their scars like any other city or town, those who live in and around them know there is plenty to love about all ten. While we in no way endorse this list, we still need to see which 10 New York Cities Roadsnacks says arethe state'sTrashiest based on crime data, drug use, the prevalence of dollar stores, welfare rates, and more.

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