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Getzville, New York: Career Education in the Buffalo-Niagara Falls Area

Published: November, 2010

Getzville is a neighborhood near the center of Amherst, New York. It is located in Erie County, directly northeast of Buffalo and also close to Niagara Falls. Amherst has a total population of 117,272; about 10,000 of them live in Getzville. The median personal income of city residents is $32,713, and the median family income is $74,325.

As an area of downtown Amherst, Getzville offers a wide range of dining and entertainment options to both residents and visitors. Residents also take advantage of the business and recreation of the larger Buffalo-Niagara Falls metropolitan area, often called Buffalo-Niagara.

Industry in Buffalo-Niagara has historically centered on manufacturing, especially steel. Today, steel manufacturing continues to account for a fair share of employment, but the largest manufacturing industry in the area is now transportation equipment and component parts. The largest employers include:
  • Tops Markets LLC
  • Kaleida Health
  • M&T Bank
  • HSBC Bank USA N.A.
  • Delphi Harrison Thermal Systems

Getzville is home to many accredited schools for aspiring students, particularly institutions that provide technical and computer training.

Local highlights include Niagara Falls, the famous and beautiful natural waterfall that attracts thousands of visitors each year. The Buffalo-Niagara area is also home to numerous music festivals and the Allentown Art Festival, one of the nation's largest outdoor arts and crafts shows. Residents celebrate their much-acclaimed contribution to American food at the National Buffalo Wing Festival each Labor Day weekend. Getzville also boasts a wide variety of restaurants and bars.

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