India, March 22 -- The state of New York lays claim to one of the best cities in the world in New York City, but is also filled with a plethora of small towns, suburbs, and communities. And one of those was just named the best place to live in the state.

The town of Cheektowaga, just outside Buffalo, stands out for its accessibility to larger cities, sports stadiums, and landmarks like Niagara Falls, according to a new Livability ranking of the top places to live in the Northeast.

Not only is Cheektowaga home to the Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), which is served by most major airlines, but it is also just 15 minutes from downtown Buffalo, offering residents the best of both worlds: the ease of travel paired with the comfo...