Fried food, prancing pigs: Spend a day at the New York State Fair
Ranging from pig races to family-owned bakeries, the New York State Fair hosts an incredible variety of events every year. Read more »
Beyond the Hill
Lorraine Koury's 'Boom Girls' carry on family legacy at Boom Babies
Taking over from the previous owner after her passing, Meaghan Crandall and MacKenzie Wilkinson hope to bring Boom Babies into a new era, while keeping its community connection intact. Read more »
Scholars & Champs offers locals 'a walk down memory lane'
Scholars & Champs, a store on Salina Street, transports customers back in time with its vintage apparel. Read more »
When redesigning one of the worst flags in America, Eric Hart put community first
Born and raised in Syracuse, Eric Hart’s flag redesign aims to capture the many aspects of the city and include groups that weren’t previously represented. Read more »
Books End discovers its new beginning
After 37 years as a Syracuse fixture, bookstore Books End is getting a new owner who hopes to carry on its tradition. Read more »
How the New York State Fair plans 'a party for a million friends'
On Aug. 23 the New York State Fair will open its doors for the 182nd time, the culmination of months of hard work from fairgrounds staff. Read more »
Here are 4 new restaurants in Syracuse to check out this semester
Check out four new restaurants that are opening their doors in Syracuse this semester. Read more »
Alec Baldwin to host Syracuse International Film Festival
The Syracuse International Film Festival announced actor Alec Baldwin will host the 20th annual festival in September. Read more »
Syracuse native prioritizes local business, community through travel blog
Between her Syracuse-based travel blog and her new shop-local punchcard, travel blogger Danielle Benjamin has made a career out of sharing and promoting businesses, activities and experiences in the central New York region. Read more »
Syracuse beard contest grows family connections and (of course) facial hair
On Saturday, members of the Syracuse community gathered to spread their love of facial hair at Wolek’s Famous Beard Championship. Read more »
Syracuse Bakers Expo aims to garner support for bakers in the area
Local bakers gathered in the Marriott Syracuse Downtown hotel this past Thursday to showcase their treats to locals and connect with other bakers in the area. Read more »
Local senior living community residents reflect on their lives for As Young As You Feel Day
March 22 marks As Young As You Feel day and the residents of the local Brookdale Summerfield Independent Living center have offered their advice to the youth. Read more »
Syracuse native breathes life into the city's history through TikTok account
After finding success on Facebook and Instagram for his Syracuse history accounts, local David Haas took to TikTok three years ago and now has over 250 thousand followers. Read more »
2023 Syracuse Area Music Awards awards youngest recipient in 30-year history
On Friday night, the 30th annual Syracuse Area Music Awards were held at the Palace Theatre, to celebrate the accomplishments of local musicians. Read more »
Syracuse residents, foodies unite at annual Thornden Park Chili Festival
Community members and chili enthusiasts stopped by Thornden Park this past Sunday for the 26th annual Thornden Park Chili Bowl Festival. Read more »
New models, test drives roll into 114th Syracuse Auto Show
This past weekend, the Oncenter hosted the 114th Syracuse Auto Expo, giving car fans the opportunity to connect with each other and test out some new models. Read more »
Central New York Regional Market offers fresh goods, no matter the season
Despite the bitter cold of Syracuse, the CNY Regional Market stays open through the winter for vendors to sell their products Read more »
Syracuse native captures 50-year-old love story in new documentary
Syracuse native Bill Muench is set to screen his latest documentary ‘The Artist and the Astronaut,’ in the place where he found his passion for film. Read more »
'Still the Same': Charlie Burg rises out of SU house show scene to play Governors Ball
SU graduate Charlie Burg will play the third day of this year’s Governors Ball in New York City. Read more »
Syracuse Pond Hockey Classic is a space for hockey fanatics, families
Hockey players from all around the Syracuse area will gather at Hiawatha Lake on Feb. 4 for the Syracuse Pond Hockey Classic. Read more »
Willing to brave the elements? Here are some local winter sports to jump-start break
Brave the elements and try out some winter sports at these five spots. Read more »
Everson's CNY Artist Initiative showcases 6 local artists in annual gallery
The six artists featured at this year’s CNY Artist Initiative are all unique in their own way and beautifully represent themselves through their work. Read more »
Gallery: Syracuse fans gather to celebrate and watch the World Cup
Venues around the Syracuse area filled with fans eager to watch their favorite teams compete in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Fans from all cultures came together as part of a celebration of their countries and their teams. Read more »
The World Cup serves as a cross-cultural event for Syracuse fans tuning in
Throughout the Syracuse community, many different cultures have found pride in supporting their countries in the 2022 World Cup. Read more »
