Any good areas south of Albany? (New York, Delmar: to rent, to buy, YMCA)

[MrsSheffer]

I am currently living in the Saratoga area but would like to relocate to somewhere south of Albany, within 30-40 minutes of the city. I am originally from NYC and would like to be closer to it.
I am looking for a family-friendly area with things to do within walking distance, like playgrounds, some shopping, maybe a YMCA. I need to have a sidewalk and I don't want to live in a rundown old factory town. Any suggestions?
Oh, and we need to rent a place first, and will be looking to buy within the next few years.

[coffeebean330]

What size town are you looking for?

[NYLooking]

The general Chatham area might be worth looking into although many of the locals feel that their county has been over-run by NYC people. Check into it and see what you find. I might be off-base.

[ckhthankgod]

Originally Posted by MrsSheffer

I am currently living in the Saratoga area but would like to relocate to somewhere south of Albany, within 30-40 minutes of the city. I am originally from NYC and would like to be closer to it.
I am looking for a family-friendly area with things to do within walking distance, like playgrounds, some shopping, maybe a YMCA. I need to have a sidewalk and I don't want to live in a rundown old factory town. Any suggestions?
Oh, and we need to rent a place first, and will be looking to buy within the next few years.

Maybe the Bethlehem area. I believe Delmar might be perfect: Delmar, New York - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia