I remember that whole area being pretty rough. I didn't usually go north of the Tonawandas or Grand Island very often, though. But it was pretty easy to follow Military north.
I had lived near Amherst & Elmwood, near where Voelkers used to be. It's looking kinda rough these days, LOL. I remember drinking here on occasion.
I also remember walking around Black Rock after dark a couple of times, and getting hassled by groups. Decided that was a good fucking way to get robbed or stabbed. No idea if that neighborhood got better or worse.
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