South Buffalo, New York
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| Country | United States |
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| State | New York |
| County | Erie |
| Municipality | Buffalo |
| Coordinates | 42°50′49″N 78°49′26″W / 42.847°N 78.824°WCoordinates: 42°50′49″N 78°49′26″W / 42.847°N 78.824°W |
| Population | 42,717 (2010) |
| Timezone | Eastern (EST) |
| ZIP Code | 14210, 14220 |
| Area code | 716 |
South Buffalo is a neighborhood that makes up the southern third of the City of Buffalo, New York. Traditionally known for its large Irish-American community, this community also has a strong presence of various other nationalities. The once-heavily industrialized district was home to many steel mills, automotive parts manufacturers, petroleum refineries, foundries, and machine shops. However, due to increasing deindustrialization and rising unemployment, the area has experienced growing problems with poverty and population decline.
South Buffalo, as officially designated by the Buffalo City Council, is bordered by the town of West Seneca on the east, the City of Lackawanna on the south, Lake Erie on its western edge, and the Buffalo River on its northern border. New York State Route 16 (Seneca Street), Abbott Road, and South Park Avenue are the major streets serving South Buffalo.
South Buffalo has various educational institutions, including public elementary and high schools, elementary charter schools, and Catholic elementary and high schools. Trocaire College is located on Abbott Road and has another campus on Seneca Street in South Buffalo.
Recently, the South Buffalo Catholic Schools have consolidated to form one school, called South Buffalo Catholic School located on Abbott Road. The school struggled financially because of the high cost associated with operating private education, and the 2008-2009 school year closed with a $340,000 operating deficit; as a result, two of its campuses in South Buffalo closed.
Public Schools in South Buffalo include Hillary Park Academy, Southside Elementary, Lorraine Academy, School 33 Bilingual Center, and many charter schools. South Park High School is the neighborhood's only public secondary school. The two remaining Catholic high schools in South Buffalo are Bishop Timon - St. Jude High School for boys and Mount Mercy Academy for girls.
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