Amherst, New York

Amherst, named the safest town in America, is 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. This represents an increase from the 1990 census figure of 111,711. The town is named for Jeffrey Amherst.

Related Topics:
Erie County, New York - City of Buffalo - 2000 - Jeffrey Amherst

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The Town of Amherst encompasses most of 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 is the largest and most populous suburb of Buffalo, New York.

Related Topics:
Village of Williamsville - Erie Canal - Suburb - Buffalo, New York

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Based on statistics reported to the FBI, Amherst is the third safest city in USA, after Newton, MA and Brick Township, NJ. The designation is based on crime statistics for the year 2004 in six categories: murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, and auto theft. http://www.morganquitno.com/cit05pop.htm#25

Related Topics:
FBI - Newton, MA - Brick Township, NJ - Murder - Rape - Robbery - Aggravated assault - Burglary - Auto theft

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