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· Dec 17
Hello current and future Central New Yorkers!
We are looking forward to chatting with you about the reasons we love living here, and why we think you will, too!
We are looking forward to chatting with you about the reasons we love living here, and why we think you will, too!
The Mizpah, a new wine sanctuary and event venue in downtown Syracuse, will celebrate the start of construction with a “first toast ceremony" Wednesday afternoon.
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The Mizpah’s ‘first toast’ ceremony will kick off construction in historic Syracuse castle
The dramatic, six-story, Gothic-style building resembles a castle overlooking downtown’s Columbus Circle.
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November 17, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The Mizpah, a new wine sanctuary and event venue in downtown Syracuse, will celebrate the start of construction with a “first toast ceremony" Wednesday afternoon.
www.thisiscny.com/business/202...
www.thisiscny.com/business/202...
“Lizzie Borden Took an Axe” at Covey Theater is a skillful retelling of the events surrounding the killings, blending a melodramatic family saga with snippets of court transcript and speculative inner monologues from principals.
Read Len Fonte's review:
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Read Len Fonte's review:
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Covey Theater takes another whack at true crime in ‘Lizzie Borden Took an Axe’ (review)
“Lizzie Borden Took an Axe” is a skillful retelling of the events surrounding the killings, blending a melodramatic family saga with snippets of court transcript and speculative inner monologues from ...
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November 17, 2025 at 8:16 PM
“Lizzie Borden Took an Axe” at Covey Theater is a skillful retelling of the events surrounding the killings, blending a melodramatic family saga with snippets of court transcript and speculative inner monologues from principals.
Read Len Fonte's review:
www.thisiscny.com/living/2025/...
Read Len Fonte's review:
www.thisiscny.com/living/2025/...
Kick off the season with sparkling displays at Lights on the Lake, explore local arts and crafts at fairs, or enjoy engaging book clubs and creative workshops this week in Central New York.
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Lights on the Lake, New York State Craft Brewers Festival: 18 things to do this week in CNY
Kick off the season with sparkling displays at Lights on the Lake, explore local arts and crafts at fairs, or enjoy engaging book clubs and creative workshops.
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November 17, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Kick off the season with sparkling displays at Lights on the Lake, explore local arts and crafts at fairs, or enjoy engaging book clubs and creative workshops this week in Central New York.
www.thisiscny.com/living/2025/...
www.thisiscny.com/living/2025/...
Downtown Syracuse’s largest new hotel project since 2013 cleared a key hurdle this week, allowing developers to soon remove a dilapidated parking garage to make way for construction.
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New downtown Syracuse hotel work starting soon with parking garage demolition
Onondaga Hotel developers aim to have 10-story building with restaurants and convention space open by the end of 2027.
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November 15, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Downtown Syracuse’s largest new hotel project since 2013 cleared a key hurdle this week, allowing developers to soon remove a dilapidated parking garage to make way for construction.
www.thisiscny.com/business/202...
www.thisiscny.com/business/202...
To find good barbecue, don’t follow your eyes — follow your nose.
The Angry Pig BBQ debuted as a food truck in 2019, marking owner Josh Reynolds’ foray into the professional barbecue world. The trailer grew into a brick-and-mortar restaurant this summer.
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The Angry Pig BBQ debuted as a food truck in 2019, marking owner Josh Reynolds’ foray into the professional barbecue world. The trailer grew into a brick-and-mortar restaurant this summer.
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Angry Pig BBQ: A taste of Texas in Syracuse’s northern suburbs (Dining Out Review)
It started as a food truck in 2019 and became a brick-and-mortar restaurant earlier this year.
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November 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
To find good barbecue, don’t follow your eyes — follow your nose.
The Angry Pig BBQ debuted as a food truck in 2019, marking owner Josh Reynolds’ foray into the professional barbecue world. The trailer grew into a brick-and-mortar restaurant this summer.
www.thisiscny.com/living/2025/...
The Angry Pig BBQ debuted as a food truck in 2019, marking owner Josh Reynolds’ foray into the professional barbecue world. The trailer grew into a brick-and-mortar restaurant this summer.
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José-Luis Novo, who has conducted our local symphony in two of its previous iterations, will be on the Crouse Hinds Theater podium again on Nov. 15. He is the third finalist for The Syracuse Orchestra music director position.
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Guest conductor José-Luis Novo seeks Syracuse Orchestra music director position
“For me, music is a magical potion. It’s like a wonderful fairytale,” Novo said.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:02 PM
José-Luis Novo, who has conducted our local symphony in two of its previous iterations, will be on the Crouse Hinds Theater podium again on Nov. 15. He is the third finalist for The Syracuse Orchestra music director position.
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www.thisiscny.com/living/2025/...
Primo Nestico’s Bistro & Bar, the refreshed version of the longtime Italian-American spot, quietly reopened Thursday under new owner Marty Richardson and her husband Dave, who also run Nestico’s Too, Eggs & Toast, and Rise & Grind.
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First Look: Primo Nestico’s brings fresh energy (and fresh bread) to a North Syracuse classic
The renovated restaurant features a refreshed dining room, house-baked focaccia and a menu built for today’s diners.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Primo Nestico’s Bistro & Bar, the refreshed version of the longtime Italian-American spot, quietly reopened Thursday under new owner Marty Richardson and her husband Dave, who also run Nestico’s Too, Eggs & Toast, and Rise & Grind.
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After moving to Syracuse five years ago, Adam Brian Kaiser started making bonbons as a hobby. When his wife and friends raved about his flavors, he toyed with the idea of launching a chocolate brand — and now he has.
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Syracuse’s Willy Wonka: Scientist quits job to launch Adam Brian Chocolat company
Adam Brian Kaiser uses his science background to make small-batch chocolates with creativity and precision.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:06 PM
After moving to Syracuse five years ago, Adam Brian Kaiser started making bonbons as a hobby. When his wife and friends raved about his flavors, he toyed with the idea of launching a chocolate brand — and now he has.
www.thisiscny.com/business/202...
www.thisiscny.com/business/202...
The people behind Central New York’s Tully's Good Times and CopperTop Tavern restaurants have added a well-known local caterer to their portfolio.
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Well-known CNY restaurant business takes over Diamond Catering operation
The family behind Tully's and CopperTop now owns Diamond Catering
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November 13, 2025 at 4:59 PM
The people behind Central New York’s Tully's Good Times and CopperTop Tavern restaurants have added a well-known local caterer to their portfolio.
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www.thisiscny.com/living/2025/...
There’s been a lot of anticipation about an opening date since IKEA announced in July it plans to open in Syracuse. The mini-IKEA is one of about 50 IKEA has opened to make its products more accessible to more people.
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IKEA sets opening date at Destiny USA in Syracuse
The store first announced it was coming to Destiny USA in July.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:40 AM
There’s been a lot of anticipation about an opening date since IKEA announced in July it plans to open in Syracuse. The mini-IKEA is one of about 50 IKEA has opened to make its products more accessible to more people.
www.thisiscny.com/business/202...
www.thisiscny.com/business/202...
Salmon fishing on the Salmon River is its own thing with its own set of rules, techniques, and gear. That’s why newbies, like outdoors writer Steve Featherstone, need a guide to sort it all out.
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www.thisiscny.com/explore-upst...
Salmon River fishing guide shares secrets of success at ‘world-class fishery’
Outdoors reporter Steve Featherstone catches his first Salmon River salmon.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Salmon fishing on the Salmon River is its own thing with its own set of rules, techniques, and gear. That’s why newbies, like outdoors writer Steve Featherstone, need a guide to sort it all out.
www.thisiscny.com/explore-upst...
www.thisiscny.com/explore-upst...
A Great Lakes dinosaur is once again swimming in an Upstate New York creek, thanks to recent stocking efforts by the state Department of Environmental Conservation.
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Upstate NY creek stocked with ‘Great Lakes dinosaur’ in plan to restore Lake Erie population
DEC stocks sturgeon for first time in Cattaraugus Creek
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November 12, 2025 at 4:57 PM
A Great Lakes dinosaur is once again swimming in an Upstate New York creek, thanks to recent stocking efforts by the state Department of Environmental Conservation.
www.thisiscny.com/explore-upst...
www.thisiscny.com/explore-upst...
Dr. Sarah Matt is a medical doctor, technologist, keynote speaker, med school professor, consultant and author.
She spoke to Marie Morelli about leadership, medicine, tech and why she chose CNY.
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She spoke to Marie Morelli about leadership, medicine, tech and why she chose CNY.
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Physician-technologist Sarah Matt on leadership: ‘Solve real problems, work with good people’
Matt “scaled up” her impact by leaving the bedside of surgical patients for a career in tech. Her new book envisions a “borderless health care revolution.”
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November 11, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Dr. Sarah Matt is a medical doctor, technologist, keynote speaker, med school professor, consultant and author.
She spoke to Marie Morelli about leadership, medicine, tech and why she chose CNY.
www.thisiscny.com/business/202...
She spoke to Marie Morelli about leadership, medicine, tech and why she chose CNY.
www.thisiscny.com/business/202...
We’ve curated a list of over 25 major festivals or events in the greater Syracuse area in November and December, from musical gatherings to tree lightings and even a big craft beer festival.
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Syracuse holiday event guide 2025: See giant calendar of November/December events in CNY
It’s finally the holiday season in Central New York.
www.thisiscny.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:09 PM
We’ve curated a list of over 25 major festivals or events in the greater Syracuse area in November and December, from musical gatherings to tree lightings and even a big craft beer festival.
www.thisiscny.com/living/2025/...
www.thisiscny.com/living/2025/...
Onondaga County Public Library’s Petit branch in the Westcott neighborhood handles the most checkouts and holds in the system, and is one of two branches without a meeting space.
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Westcott library to undergo $2.2 million upgrade beginning next year
Onondaga County Public Library's Petit branch will add a meeting room for organizations and library programs alike.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Onondaga County Public Library’s Petit branch in the Westcott neighborhood handles the most checkouts and holds in the system, and is one of two branches without a meeting space.
www.thisiscny.com/living/2025/...
www.thisiscny.com/living/2025/...
"Live at Jazz Central" returns, the first Hockey Romance Night, a discussion about America's past and present, Slamsgiving wrestling event and more this week:
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‘Live at Jazz Central,’ Hockey Romance Night, Slamsgiving: 15 things to do this week in CNY
Mid-November means fall is coming to an end and winter is right around the corner. There are still a variety of events to check out during this last stretch before the holiday season really kicks in.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:57 PM
"Live at Jazz Central" returns, the first Hockey Romance Night, a discussion about America's past and present, Slamsgiving wrestling event and more this week:
www.thisiscny.com/living/2025/...
www.thisiscny.com/living/2025/...
Two legendary TV hosts are coming to Central New York for a comedy show together at del Lago Resort & Casino in March.
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Jay Leno, Arsenio Hall teaming up for comedy show in Central New York
Both are legendary TV hosts.
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November 9, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Two legendary TV hosts are coming to Central New York for a comedy show together at del Lago Resort & Casino in March.
www.thisiscny.com/living/2025/...
www.thisiscny.com/living/2025/...
Buffalo Bills fans can check out a live episode of @syracuse.com and @nyup.com’s hit Bills podcast as part of a special event on Dec. 18 at Turning Stone Resort Casino.
Talk all things Bills with @RyanTalbotBills.bsky.social and @MattParrino.bsky.social before and after the show.
Talk all things Bills with @RyanTalbotBills.bsky.social and @MattParrino.bsky.social before and after the show.
Bills Mafia: Join us for live episode of Shout! podcast at Turning Stone sports lounge Dec. 18
"Shout! The Buffalo Football Podcast" returns to NY Rec & Social Club inside Turning Stone Resort Casino on Thursday, Dec. 18 to preview Bills-Browns.
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November 9, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Buffalo Bills fans can check out a live episode of @syracuse.com and @nyup.com’s hit Bills podcast as part of a special event on Dec. 18 at Turning Stone Resort Casino.
Talk all things Bills with @RyanTalbotBills.bsky.social and @MattParrino.bsky.social before and after the show.
Talk all things Bills with @RyanTalbotBills.bsky.social and @MattParrino.bsky.social before and after the show.
Upstate New York has a bunch of fun and fanciful holiday shops that are now open and ready to welcome in the season.
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10 magical Christmas shops to visit this holiday season in Upstate NY
Ten Christmas shops from Lackawanna to Cooperstown to get into the holiday spirit.
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November 8, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Upstate New York has a bunch of fun and fanciful holiday shops that are now open and ready to welcome in the season.
www.thisiscny.com/explore-upst...
www.thisiscny.com/explore-upst...
Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh has announced details for what will be his final downtown Christmas tree lighting in office.
Live entertainment, ice skating (weather permitting), lighting of the 42-foot artificial tree and more: www.thisiscny.com/living/2025/...
Live entertainment, ice skating (weather permitting), lighting of the 42-foot artificial tree and more: www.thisiscny.com/living/2025/...
Syracuse finalizes entertainment plans for yearly downtown Christmas tree lighting
Music, ice skating and letters for Santa are on the agenda for annual Clinton Square event.
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November 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh has announced details for what will be his final downtown Christmas tree lighting in office.
Live entertainment, ice skating (weather permitting), lighting of the 42-foot artificial tree and more: www.thisiscny.com/living/2025/...
Live entertainment, ice skating (weather permitting), lighting of the 42-foot artificial tree and more: www.thisiscny.com/living/2025/...
Room for a home office; open-concept floor plan; attached garage; waterfront access — What features matter to you when you're looking for a home?
Central New York has all the options. Here's just one:
www.thisiscny.com/realestate/2...
Central New York has all the options. Here's just one:
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House of the Week: ‘Efficient but homey’ Otisco Lake home has ‘enough space to do great things’
During their 40 years at 3275 Cemetery Road in Marietta, along Otisco Lake, Tim and Margie Creamer have done two major renovations.
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November 7, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Room for a home office; open-concept floor plan; attached garage; waterfront access — What features matter to you when you're looking for a home?
Central New York has all the options. Here's just one:
www.thisiscny.com/realestate/2...
Central New York has all the options. Here's just one:
www.thisiscny.com/realestate/2...
We’ve curated a list of 25 major festivals or events in the greater Syracuse area in November and December, from musical gatherings to tree lightings and even a big craft beer festival.
www.thisiscny.com/living/2025/...
www.thisiscny.com/living/2025/...
Syracuse holiday event guide 2025: See giant calendar of November/December events in CNY
It’s finally the holiday season in Central New York.
www.thisiscny.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:11 PM
We’ve curated a list of 25 major festivals or events in the greater Syracuse area in November and December, from musical gatherings to tree lightings and even a big craft beer festival.
www.thisiscny.com/living/2025/...
www.thisiscny.com/living/2025/...
The upscale Southern cuisine at Ruby Begonia's in Chittenango largely delivered, reviewer @jaredpaventi.com said.
I know I've got my eyes on that cornbread.
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I know I've got my eyes on that cornbread.
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Everything’s coming up roses at Ruby Begonia’s in Chittenango (Dining Out Review)
Upscale southern cuisine is a short drive from Downtown Syracuse.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The upscale Southern cuisine at Ruby Begonia's in Chittenango largely delivered, reviewer @jaredpaventi.com said.
I know I've got my eyes on that cornbread.
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I know I've got my eyes on that cornbread.
www.thisiscny.com/living/2025/...
Saab, Inc., the radar and surveillance company that bought a homegrown maker of airport and military sensor systems more than a decade ago, is growing again in Central New York.
www.thisiscny.com/business/202...
www.thisiscny.com/business/202...
Saab is soaring in Central NY: Radar maker is expanding here and across the nation
Saab is expanding into two dozen airports and new facilities here
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November 6, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Saab, Inc., the radar and surveillance company that bought a homegrown maker of airport and military sensor systems more than a decade ago, is growing again in Central New York.
www.thisiscny.com/business/202...
www.thisiscny.com/business/202...
Funk ’n Waffles will be featured on “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives: Triple D Nation” this Friday night at 9 on the Food Network, spotlighting the downtown Syracuse hotspot that blends live music with over-the-top waffle creations.
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Funk, waffles and Flavortown: Syracuse favorite back on Food Network this weekend
The latest episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives airs at 9 p.m. Friday
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November 6, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Funk ’n Waffles will be featured on “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives: Triple D Nation” this Friday night at 9 on the Food Network, spotlighting the downtown Syracuse hotspot that blends live music with over-the-top waffle creations.
www.thisiscny.com/living/2025/...
www.thisiscny.com/living/2025/...