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Finger Lakes Running Company, which has operated a store in Ithaca for 20 years, opened a new location in Syracuse's Inner Harbor. The store is located just off the Onondaga Creekwalk, a popular place for runners, walkers and bikers.
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September 28, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Finger Lakes Running Company, which has operated a store in Ithaca for 20 years, opened a new location in Syracuse's Inner Harbor. The store is located just off the Onondaga Creekwalk, a popular place for runners, walkers and bikers.
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Video games, pumpkins, live music and Syracuse’s very own International Film Festival dot this week’s list of things to do as we enter October. This week's activities are among the year’s most diverse.
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RetroGameCon, Syracuse International Film Festival, Big East Powersports show: 25 things to do this week in CNY
Pumpkins, video games, films and live music fill the calendar as October begins.
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September 28, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Video games, pumpkins, live music and Syracuse’s very own International Film Festival dot this week’s list of things to do as we enter October. This week's activities are among the year’s most diverse.
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Every time @wandercuse.bsky.social has dined at Eva’s European Sweets, she's been transported back in time to her Polish grandmother’s kitchen, dining on the dishes of her heritage. Her most recent visit was no different.
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Eva’s European Sweets serves subtle flavors steeped in heritage (Dining Out Review)
Traditional recipes and a cozy atmosphere make dining at Eva's feel like Sunday dinners at your grandparents' house.
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September 27, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Every time @wandercuse.bsky.social has dined at Eva’s European Sweets, she's been transported back in time to her Polish grandmother’s kitchen, dining on the dishes of her heritage. Her most recent visit was no different.
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Explore Upstate New York in its most colorful, cozy season with these roadtrip suggestions.
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Take a stunning fall road trip through Upstate New York: Where to go in every region
Plan your autumn adventure with this guide to harvest festivals, cider mills, wine trails, and historic landmarks from Western NY to the Hudson Valley.
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September 26, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Explore Upstate New York in its most colorful, cozy season with these roadtrip suggestions.
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A free shuttle bus is new at this year’s Westcott Street Cultural Fair, part of an effort to ease a parking crunch that led to about 50 cars being towed last year, fair organizers said.
The fair runs Sunday, Sept. 27, from noon to 6:30 p.m., rain or shine.
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The fair runs Sunday, Sept. 27, from noon to 6:30 p.m., rain or shine.
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September 26, 2026 at 8:45 PM
A free shuttle bus is new at this year’s Westcott Street Cultural Fair, part of an effort to ease a parking crunch that led to about 50 cars being towed last year, fair organizers said.
The fair runs Sunday, Sept. 27, from noon to 6:30 p.m., rain or shine.
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The fair runs Sunday, Sept. 27, from noon to 6:30 p.m., rain or shine.
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There’s never a bad time to get outdoors in Central New York, but early fall and its vibrant changing leaves is an excellent opportunity to take a hike or nature walk in a local park.
Try these 9 easy-to-moderate outings, then replenish post-hike.
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Try these 9 easy-to-moderate outings, then replenish post-hike.
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September 25, 2026 at 10:05 PM
There’s never a bad time to get outdoors in Central New York, but early fall and its vibrant changing leaves is an excellent opportunity to take a hike or nature walk in a local park.
Try these 9 easy-to-moderate outings, then replenish post-hike.
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Try these 9 easy-to-moderate outings, then replenish post-hike.
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Places like Webster Pond are magical. Not intrinsically, but made so by the slow accumulation of human experience and memory. But such places must be tended to, cared for, or they disappear.
Webster Pond needs help from the community.
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Webster Pond needs help from the community.
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September 25, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Places like Webster Pond are magical. Not intrinsically, but made so by the slow accumulation of human experience and memory. But such places must be tended to, cared for, or they disappear.
Webster Pond needs help from the community.
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Webster Pond needs help from the community.
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Preservation means more than just architecture — it’s about protecting the area’s heritage, culture and arts, PACNY board president Jamilah Damiani said. The Preservation Association of CNY is hosting a fundraiser & awareness event Sunday, Sept. 27.
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September 25, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Preservation means more than just architecture — it’s about protecting the area’s heritage, culture and arts, PACNY board president Jamilah Damiani said. The Preservation Association of CNY is hosting a fundraiser & awareness event Sunday, Sept. 27.
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Finding Skeleton Bee requires a little effort. But once you do, you'll be rewarded with a "very approachable yet very delicious" turkey, bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich, with some special extras, or choose from the variety of bagel sandwiches on the menu.
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September 24, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Finding Skeleton Bee requires a little effort. But once you do, you'll be rewarded with a "very approachable yet very delicious" turkey, bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich, with some special extras, or choose from the variety of bagel sandwiches on the menu.
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Fields Restaurant at Skaneateles Fields Resort & Spa has picked up two major accolades, earning a spot on Travel + Leisure’s list of the 25 best hotel restaurants in the world and Wine Spectator’s Best of Award of Excellence for its wine program.
Congrats!
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Congrats!
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Skaneateles restaurant lands on world’s-best list, adds major wine honor
Fields Restaurant earned recognition from Travel + Leisure and Wine Spectator.
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September 24, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Fields Restaurant at Skaneateles Fields Resort & Spa has picked up two major accolades, earning a spot on Travel + Leisure’s list of the 25 best hotel restaurants in the world and Wine Spectator’s Best of Award of Excellence for its wine program.
Congrats!
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Congrats!
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Syracuse cemeteries offer a peaceful way to pass a few hours each autumn. Macabre? Perhaps. But few other places capture the haunting beauty of the season as well as Syracuse graveyards, which are maintained by local grounds crews and preservation groups.
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September 23, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Syracuse cemeteries offer a peaceful way to pass a few hours each autumn. Macabre? Perhaps. But few other places capture the haunting beauty of the season as well as Syracuse graveyards, which are maintained by local grounds crews and preservation groups.
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At a time when dining-out dollars don’t seem to go as far as they used to, a Mattydale newcomer is offering some relief. Hayati Grill's family platters are an exceptional value, wrote critic @jacobpucci.bsky.social.
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September 23, 2026 at 9:05 PM
At a time when dining-out dollars don’t seem to go as far as they used to, a Mattydale newcomer is offering some relief. Hayati Grill's family platters are an exceptional value, wrote critic @jacobpucci.bsky.social.
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For decades, Dorian's pizza and sandwich shop fed the Westcott neighborhood, giving students and longtime residents a place to eat and hang around. Pizza is back at 534 Westcott St., but ioli is serving up a different kind of pizza night.
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September 22, 2026 at 9:35 PM
For decades, Dorian's pizza and sandwich shop fed the Westcott neighborhood, giving students and longtime residents a place to eat and hang around. Pizza is back at 534 Westcott St., but ioli is serving up a different kind of pizza night.
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A new 11-hole disc golf course is now open to the public in Syracuse's Onondaga Park. The sport, which originated in the late 1960s, experienced a boost in popularity following the pandemic.
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Syracuse’s first disc golf course is now open and free to all
The 11-hole course is in a city park. Remember to bring a disc!
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September 22, 2026 at 9:00 PM
A new 11-hole disc golf course is now open to the public in Syracuse's Onondaga Park. The sport, which originated in the late 1960s, experienced a boost in popularity following the pandemic.
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Grace Reiter, a 25-year-old comedian whose first job was performing sketch comedy for Syracuse-based American High, is now the newest cast member on “Saturday Night Live.”
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Comedian from Syracuse’s American High joins cast of Saturday Night Live for new season
SNL's newest cast member, Grace Reiter, 25, got her start performing over-the-top characters in comedy sketches for Syracuse-based American High.
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September 21, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Grace Reiter, a 25-year-old comedian whose first job was performing sketch comedy for Syracuse-based American High, is now the newest cast member on “Saturday Night Live.”
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Reviewer Len Fonte said if you put a Looney Tunes comedic style onstage in a raunchy jukebox musical, you have “Rock of Ages,” the season closer at Auburn’s The Rev Theatre Co. Read his full review; the show runs through Oct. 3.
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‘Rock of Ages’ brings a wacky ode to ’80s hair bands to The Rev (review)
When The Rev’s “Rock of Ages” gets rolling, it’s a real hoot. The raucus show plays in Auburn through October 3.
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September 21, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Reviewer Len Fonte said if you put a Looney Tunes comedic style onstage in a raunchy jukebox musical, you have “Rock of Ages,” the season closer at Auburn’s The Rev Theatre Co. Read his full review; the show runs through Oct. 3.
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In case you thought things would be winding down now that summer is over, this week’s calendar begs to differ. Concerts and workshops during the week lead up to a packed weekend of festivals celebrating culture, music, autumn and apples in Central NY.
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September 21, 2026 at 9:00 PM
In case you thought things would be winding down now that summer is over, this week’s calendar begs to differ. Concerts and workshops during the week lead up to a packed weekend of festivals celebrating culture, music, autumn and apples in Central NY.
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Experience Syracuse's first-ever Vietnamese Fall Festival on Sunday, Sept. 20. The event at the CNY Regional Market’s F Shed will share Vietnamese food, culture and traditions from 1 to 7 p.m.
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September 19, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Experience Syracuse's first-ever Vietnamese Fall Festival on Sunday, Sept. 20. The event at the CNY Regional Market’s F Shed will share Vietnamese food, culture and traditions from 1 to 7 p.m.
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Reviewer Linda Lowen said, "Syracuse Stage’s “Come From Away” is a balm to the anxious heart and a gift to anyone apprehensive about the future, arguably as uncertain now as during those early post-9/11 days."
Photo: Mike Davis
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Photo: Mike Davis
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September 19, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Reviewer Linda Lowen said, "Syracuse Stage’s “Come From Away” is a balm to the anxious heart and a gift to anyone apprehensive about the future, arguably as uncertain now as during those early post-9/11 days."
Photo: Mike Davis
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Photo: Mike Davis
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Whether you’re loading up the kids for farm-fresh fruit and some playtime, or meeting friends for a fritter and cider, area farms and orchards are open for fall activities. 🍎
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September 19, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Whether you’re loading up the kids for farm-fresh fruit and some playtime, or meeting friends for a fritter and cider, area farms and orchards are open for fall activities. 🍎
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The people central to the new Crouse Health Harborview Aquarium see the future: Waterfalls and tropical fish. Touch tanks and field trips. Snack bars and snakes.
They still have a lot of work ahead of them before the site opens later this fall. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/DYk6ut
They still have a lot of work ahead of them before the site opens later this fall. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/DYk6ut
September 18, 2026 at 9:05 PM
The people central to the new Crouse Health Harborview Aquarium see the future: Waterfalls and tropical fish. Touch tanks and field trips. Snack bars and snakes.
They still have a lot of work ahead of them before the site opens later this fall. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/DYk6ut
They still have a lot of work ahead of them before the site opens later this fall. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/DYk6ut
This weekend, Festa Italiana Syracuse returns to the corner of Montgomery and Washington streets. Expect Italian cuisine, live Italian entertainment, a bocce tournament, a charity meatball contest, live raffles, street performers, a bit of history and more.
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September 17, 2026 at 9:35 PM
This weekend, Festa Italiana Syracuse returns to the corner of Montgomery and Washington streets. Expect Italian cuisine, live Italian entertainment, a bocce tournament, a charity meatball contest, live raffles, street performers, a bit of history and more.
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Buying secondhand clothing allows you to create a unique style for yourself. Writer Lesley Porcelli says if you haven’t been tapped into the vintage and thrift shopping options of late, you may have missed how it has truly become a scene in Syracuse.
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September 17, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Buying secondhand clothing allows you to create a unique style for yourself. Writer Lesley Porcelli says if you haven’t been tapped into the vintage and thrift shopping options of late, you may have missed how it has truly become a scene in Syracuse.
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this-is-cny.visitlink.me/Hp-jot
Parade of Homes is back in Central New York and instead of several homes in one neighborhood, this year’s “scattered” approach will feature houses in seven different places: Baldwinsville, Camillus, Liverpool, Syracuse, Manlius, Jamesville and Chittenango.
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September 16, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Parade of Homes is back in Central New York and instead of several homes in one neighborhood, this year’s “scattered” approach will feature houses in seven different places: Baldwinsville, Camillus, Liverpool, Syracuse, Manlius, Jamesville and Chittenango.
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See how Syracuse-area high schools stacked up in the 2026 @usnews.com rankings released last month. The rankings evaluated about 27,000 eligible public high schools at the national, state and local levels, with nearly 18,000 ranked.
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Here are the 20 best high schools in the Syracuse area, according to U.S. News rankings
Suburban Onondaga County schools topped the list.
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September 16, 2026 at 9:35 PM
See how Syracuse-area high schools stacked up in the 2026 @usnews.com rankings released last month. The rankings evaluated about 27,000 eligible public high schools at the national, state and local levels, with nearly 18,000 ranked.
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