Why Should Someone from Westfield Visit Western New York?

When you drive into Niagara County, N.Y., the road sign says "Niagara County: We've Been Expecting You." Westfield Patch decided to talk to some Niagara County residents to find out why they've been expecting you and why they believe Westfield residents should pay a visit to the Western New York area. The interviews were conducted on New Year's Eve at a private office and in Orange Cat Coffee on Center Street in the Village of Lewiston.

Question

Why should someone from Westfield visit Western New York?

Answers

"I can speak to Lewiston. The first is the people. The people here are so warm and so compassionate. In this small community everyone is an extended family. The quality of life in this small community, with a mayor who served 15 years and a new chamber of commerce, is wonderful. The total climate is outstanding with everyone working to make it a better place to live each day. We have fresh water next to us with Lake Ontario and the Niagara River with fishing. Fishing has become a tremendous resource with people coming from other states to fish here. This small community hosts nine restaurants on one street that are always full and have good quality food. You walk in and you know everyone. The beauty of the area is great with the arts, small business. Everything in general just makes it a wonderful place to be." - Earl W. Brydges Jr.

"They should visit Western New York because we have an electic group of people. We have every type of cuisine. If you want a taste of America, it is here. It is also a great place to live with great schools." - Colin Hanns

"I think someone should visit Western New York because we have Niagara Falls. It is very family oriented and a safe environment. Things that happen other places don't happen here. People are very nice here." - Rachel Dyster

"I think Lewiston is a beautiful place to live and play. We have all kinds of things here. We have beautiful summers. We have the river and we have great people. And we have festivals all summer. Art festivals, jazz festivals, harvest festivals and the Niagara County Peach Festival." - Patty Ragusa

"We have the best restaurants and the view. There is Carmellos. There are a lot of friendly people. People don't leave and if they do, they come back. There is always something to do." - Marjorie Fruscione

"It is an extremely friendly place." - Diane Torrana

"I'm from Connecticut and have been here a year and a half. I've only experienced Lewiston and the surrounding area. I think that it is a really special place. It is great living here when people who are friendly and there is a sense of community." - Meghan Martelli

"I came here to see my grandson and daughter and to have the soup at Orange Cat." - Mary Jo Phelps

"I would say there a lot of diverse things for people to do. You can go to the vineyards. You can go to great restaurants. You can go to a lot of festivals in the summer and winter. It is also great things to do outdoors including cross county skiing. In the summer you can go to the Finger Lakes. The people real friendly too." - Shawn Mindel