Community-centered Sloan has proximity to Buffalo and Cheektowaga
Sloan, near Buffalo and Cheektowaga, New York, is a suburban area between two railroad distribution centers. Residents appreciate the proximity to Buffalo and its community spirit. “People are either from the area specifically, born and raised, or it’s the housing costs, they’re a little bit less in Sloan than in neighboring areas,” says Meghan Parsons, a Realtor with WNY Metro Roberts Realty. Parsons has worked in the industry for 14 years and is a third-generation realtor in New York state. Sloan may be a small area, but it has a dedicated community that works with the school district to provide lunches for children under 18 and organizes community events and recreation opportunities for all ages throughout the year.
Community parks and senior recreation
The John A. Piekarski Community Center is the heart of Sloan. The center is the setting for most community events and recreation for all ages. Outside the center is a baseball field and a hard-top foursquare and basketball court. Senior activities are Tuesday through Thursday at the center from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and include bingo, card games and day trips. The center also provides hot lunches and frozen meals through the Erie County Nutrition Program. Griffith Park has a brand new blue and orange play structure and an updated splash pad for the little ones. Surrounding the park is a manicured field and hard-top tennis and soccer courts. On the south side of Sloan is Wrazen Park, containing a small playground, an open field and a basketball court.
Single and multifamily homes in simple styles
Homes are located along gridded streets on manicured lawns bordered by narrow sidewalks. Many residences have detached garages and fenced-in backyards. “It’s a mix of multifamily and singles, ranging from 2 stories to ranch-style homes,” says Parsons. National, Minimal Traditional and ranch-style homes are common. Single and multifamily homes range from $75,000 to $280,000. “It’s a good choice for first-time home buyers,” says Parsons. “More bang for your buck.”
Year-round village events
The Sloan Art Council organizes a yearly summer concert in Griffith Park every other Thursday from June through August. The annual Easter event at the Sloan Active Hose Company #1 features a children’s chocolate raffle and a magician. On Halloween, there’s a parade from St. Andrew Roman Catholic Church to the community center. In the winter, there’s a holiday party at the center with visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Interstate 190 and public transportation lead commuters to Buffalo
Interstate 190 leads 7 miles to Buffalo. Broad Street leads 3 miles to Cheektowaga. Bus stops near William Street and Broadway Street are operated by the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority. The 1 William and the 4 Broadway bus routes lead to the Niagara Square City Hall in Buffalo in under 30 minutes.
Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 7 miles away, and the Catholic Health St. Joseph Campus is 2 miles away. The St. Andrew Roman Catholic Church and the New Light Assembly Church are houses of worship within Sloan.
Cheektowaga Sloan school district gets Bs and Cs
The Cheektowaga Sloan Union Free School District, which gets a B-minus from Niche, serves the area. Theodore Roosevelt Elementary receives a B for Kindergarten through second grade, and Woodrow Wilson Elementary receives a C-plus for third through fifth grade. John F. Kennedy Middle also gets a C-plus, and John F. Kennedy High gets a B. High school students may participate in clubs and activities such as drama club, yearbook and chorus.
Shopping and dining in Sloan and Buffalo
Kiebzak’s Restaurant & Lounge has served casual American diner fare and Polish dishes in the area since 1942. Bismillah Bangla Wok offers traditional halal cuisine in a small, brick building along Broadway. Camillo’s Sloan Super Market, a locally owned grocery store with a deli, is down the road from the community center. Downtown Buffalo has more shopping and dining, such as the upscale Vice Restaurant serves modern American comfort food in an industrial setting.
Written By
Isabella Pontecorvo
