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Welcome to Amherst, New York.
Amherst, named the safest town in America, located in Erie County, New York, directly northeast of the City of Buffalo. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 116,510. The town is named for Jeffrey Amherst.
The Town of Amherst encompasses the Village of Williamsville. The town is by the northern part of the county and borders a small section of the Erie Canal. The Town of Amherst is a Northeastern suburb of Buffalo, New York, approximately 65 miles from Rochester, NY and 90 miles to downtown Toronto, Ontario. Connected via major thruway to the Buffalo/Niagara International Airport (10 minutes).
The Ionic Columns of Baird Point, Amherst, New York. Baird Point is located on Lake LaSalle adjacent to the University at Buffalo. Some of the best sunrises can be witnessed from this point. During summer, this spot hosts students in deep thought. Photo by addicted Eyes, February 2006
Amherst is the fastest growing metropolitan area in Upstate New York, minutes from the City of Buffalo, 30 miles from one of the seven wonders of the world, Niagara Falls.
The town encompasses the five areas of Eggertsville, Snyder, Williamsville, Getzville and East Amherst. There is a wonderfully diverse culture and much upscale shopping, restaurants and entertainment. Tree-lined streets with neat, pretty homes prevail.
There are three school districts within the town, all highly rated. The huge, State University of New York at Buffalo and Damien College are located in the Town of Amherst and there are numerous other state and private 2 and 4 years colleges as well as technical training schools in the area.
Medical facilities are state of the art. Light and high tech industry abounds in the Industrial Parks. Voted in 1997 as one of the safest communities in the country, the Town of Amherst is a great place to live!
Within the pages of this extensive website, you will be able to locate shops, restaurants, hotels, businesses and most anything else you may wish to find. We aim to present you with the best information in Amherst, New York, together with special deals and online features. Enjoy browsing and see what Amherst has to offer.
Information is constantly changing and we are therefore unable to ensure that the data is always correct. If you have a business that is not listed or the data is incorrect, please contact us and we will correct the information as soon as we can.
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Local daily news in Amherst:
Driver charged after chase ends on Amherst bike path
State police charged an Amherst man with reckless endangerment and fleeing police Sunday after he drove down the Amherst bike path.
Woman accused assaulting another on Chippewa
A woman accused of hitting another woman in the face on Chippewa Street on Sunday morning will face an assault charge.
Niagara County: Man caught after chase along Lake Road
Several police agencies assisted in the pursuit and capture of a man sought in a domestic incident in Amherst on Monday night.
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