Make Amherst NY Home
Amherst New York is a great place in Western NY to call home. It has Location! Location! Location!
It is why Amherst has been responsible for 70% of the job growth in Western New York over the last 10 years.
Amherst is situated in the Northwest corner of Erie County. Rapid population growth in recent decades due to the town's proximity to Buffalo has resulted in more houses, highways, schools, shopping centers, and recreational facilities.
Rich in history, Amherst was formed in 1818 from a part of the Town of Buffalo (which later became the City of Buffalo) and covers approximately 53 square miles. In 1818, the town of Amherst was officially created and was named for Sir Jeffrey Amherst, an English lord who was a former Commander-in-Chief of the British troops in America.
Amherst includes the following zip codes:
14051
14068
14221
14226
14228
Important Contact Information for the Town of Amherst NY:
Amherst Municipal Building
5583 Main Street
Williamsville, New York 14221
General Information Phone Number: (716) 631-7000
Colleges/Universities in Amherst:
http://www.buffalo.edu/ (Amherst Campus)
Daemen College
Bryant and Stratton Business Institute-Amherst
Public Schools in Amherst NY:
Sweet Home Senior High School
Amherst Central High School
Sweet Home Middle School
Amherst Middle School
Windermere Blvd School
Smallwood Drive School
Maplemere Elementary School
Willow Ridge Elementary School
Heritage Heights Elementary School
Parks, Golf Courses and Recreation in Amherst NY:
Amherst Pepsi Center (Ice Rink)
Buffalo Country Club
Westwood Country Club
Park Country Club
Garnett Playground
Royal Playground
LaserTron Interactive Entertainment Center
Local Publications:
Amherst Bee
Important Amherst NY Links:
Town Of Amherst Meeting Schedule
Amherst Museum
Amherst Chamber of Commerce
City Data Demographics for Amherst NY
Amherst Symphony Orchestra
Musical Fare Theatre Company
Town Information
Erie County Parks
The Amherst Players
Town of Amherst Building Department
2008 Building Permit Fees
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