Ever wondered if there’s a place in New York where your dollar stretches further than your patience in Manhattan traffic?
Amsterdam, NY isn’t just a smaller namesake of its Dutch counterpart—it’s a hidden gem nestled along the Mohawk River where affordability meets small-town charm.
When most people think of New York, their minds immediately zoom to skyscrapers, $20 cocktails, and apartments the size of walk-in closets.
But about 170 miles north of the Big Apple sits a completely different New York experience, one where your Social Security check might actually cover your monthly expenses without requiring creative accounting or a side hustle selling homemade crafts on Etsy…