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Local favorite Oompa Loompyas food truck is award winning, and not just here in CNY. Owner Azella “Zell” Alvarez comes alive when she cooks and her business gives her a way to honor her late son, Justin. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/8UQ6D6

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401 Hawley Ave. in Syracuse has always been home to a grocery store, from roughly 1850 to 1983, when it was abandoned during a period of economic decline. A local preservationist is bringing the building back to life and hopes it will become a gathering place. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/VqGKOb

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This Is CNY @thisiscny.com · 12h

The 23rd Syracuse International Film Festival kicks off Thursday, Oct. 1, and concludes Sunday, Oct. 4. The showcase features a range of genres, including avant-garde cinema, horror, documentaries, sports films, narrative movies and Indigenous storytelling. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/LTiK6Z

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This Is CNY @thisiscny.com · 30/09/2026

The Mixing Bowl in Camillus looks and smells like a bakery should. Kaehla Gardner is usually nearby making more pastries and sweets for the cases. Her husband, Jon, says, “I like to present us as a bakery that does sandwiches." Charlie Miller sampled the MJ. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/UJ7PS7

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This Is CNY @thisiscny.com · 30/09/2026

Longtime Syracuse Italian restaurant Attilio's is open and serving customers, after moving to a bigger home with plenty of parking. Lunch service has started and full lunch and dinner service follows Oct. 6. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/lK8x_S

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This Is CNY @thisiscny.com · 30/09/2026

Syracuse University Art Museum's fall Community Day is Saturday, Oct. 3 from noon to 4 p.m. and themed around ecological sustainability and reuse. Learn more about the current exhibition and the day's activities: this-is-cny.visitlink.me/103vLm

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This Is CNY @thisiscny.com · 29/09/2026

“Preservation isn’t just about the dates and documents,” Preservation Association of CNY board president Jamilah Damiani said. “It’s about the living craft; the materials and stories embedded into our built environments.” PACNY is working to broaden its reach. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/uBHZvc

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This Is CNY @thisiscny.com · 29/09/2026

The joyful and packed @westcottstreetfair.sky.social took place this past weekend, despite the rain. See more photos on our website. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/-dStGX

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This Is CNY @thisiscny.com · 28/09/2026

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. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/Qbkpo9

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This Is CNY @thisiscny.com · 26/09/2026

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. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/o9j5uk

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This Is CNY @thisiscny.com · 25/09/2026

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. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/jLqsDT

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This Is CNY @thisiscny.com · 25/09/2026

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. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/G-7ZiE

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This Is CNY @thisiscny.com · 25/09/2026

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. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/myKqLY

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This Is CNY @thisiscny.com · 24/09/2026

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. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/xXKN_8

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This Is CNY @thisiscny.com · 23/09/2026

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. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/H6dhZG

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This Is CNY @thisiscny.com · 23/09/2026

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. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/6HirwS

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This Is CNY @thisiscny.com · 22/09/2026

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. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/rFZAXa

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This Is CNY @thisiscny.com · 21/09/2026

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. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/BHnZl-

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This Is CNY @thisiscny.com · 19/09/2026

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. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/VNF5JI

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This Is CNY @thisiscny.com · 19/09/2026

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 this-is-cny.visitlink.me/Wt5MpU

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This Is CNY @thisiscny.com · 19/09/2026

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. 🍎 this-is-cny.visitlink.me/zxwfRt

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This Is CNY @thisiscny.com · 18/09/2026

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

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This Is CNY @thisiscny.com · 17/09/2026

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. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/6ww3_3

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This Is CNY @thisiscny.com · 17/09/2026

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. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/Hp-jot

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This Is CNY @thisiscny.com · 16/09/2026

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. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/FvNzvd

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This Is CNY @thisiscny.com · 16/09/2026

@upstatemedical.bsky.social has taken an unusual, sustainable approach to managing vegetation: 80 goats are grazing around Upstate’s Downtown and Community campuses, chomping on brush and unwanted vegetation from areas too difficult for humans to clear safely. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/ZRCPNI

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This Is CNY @thisiscny.com · 15/09/2026

Azteca Mexican Grill in Camillus offers a very easy entry point for those new to Mexican food with tame flavors and spice levels. It’s also good for picky eaters (those who must be and those who just are) and the value-conscious. Review by @jaredpaventi.com this-is-cny.visitlink.me/UNQ0C0

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This Is CNY @thisiscny.com · 14/09/2026

Artists and attendees showcased their creative talents at the Strathmore neighborhood's annual Art on the Porches festival Saturday. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/Yuzm52

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This Is CNY @thisiscny.com · 14/09/2026

See photos from this year's lively Irish Fest in Syracuse's Clinton Square, which featured musical and Irish dance performances over two days, plus food and retail vendors. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/u8ThJn

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This Is CNY @thisiscny.com · 11/09/2026

The majority of those who spoke at a Syracuse Common Council hearing were in favor of finding solutions to keep entertainment venue Westcott Theater open. The council votes Monday whether or not to revoke the venue's original permit to operate. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/Yq_g7C

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This Is CNY @thisiscny.com · 11/09/2026

Art on the Porches, the free community-focused arts festival and celebration of city living hosted in the Strathmore neighborhood of Syracuse returns Saturday, Sept. 12 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with new interactive experiences for artists and attendees. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/AhDlVm

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This Is CNY @thisiscny.com · 10/09/2026

We’ve curated a list of over 25 major festivals and events in the greater Syracuse area during September and October, from musical gatherings to cultural celebrations and even a big video game convention. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/fpOxt1

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This Is CNY @thisiscny.com · 10/09/2026

Heritage Hill, perhaps best known for its brewery and elevated views of Central New York, now includes a children’s play area they hope will entertain kids while they’re there and send them home tired. The Farm Yard opened over Labor Day Weekend. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/XygQGF

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This Is CNY @thisiscny.com · 09/09/2026

Varsity Pizza, one of SU hill's most famous businesses, will change hands effective Dec. 1. The new owners are Brian and Renee Bruno who own Brian's Landing in Jamesville. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/4oGZNy

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This Is CNY @thisiscny.com · 08/09/2026

For 13 days, the New York State Fair butter sculpture posed for family photos and patiently endured thousands of jokes about toast and pancakes. Today, the centerpiece of the Dairy Products Building was dismantled and will be used to generate electricity. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/eTLz1d

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This Is CNY @thisiscny.com · 08/09/2026

Wyclef Jean closed the Chevrolet Music Series on the final night of the 2026 NYS Fair with hip-hop, reggae, Latin music and stories from more than three decades in the business. He switched languages and rarely stayed in one musical lane for long. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/54QLv0

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This Is CNY @thisiscny.com · 08/09/2026

With its menu of traditional Ecuadorian cuisine and fine dining touches, Kurimanka draws attention with both its standout food and inviting atmosphere. It served @jacobpucci.bsky.social one of the best dishes he's had from any restaurant this year. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/Q7Jyve

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This Is CNY @thisiscny.com · 05/09/2026

Today Charlie Miller proves that your NYS Fair food doesn't have to be the trendiest or biggest or flashiest. It can be the delicious classics that return year after year. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/T3g3xf

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This Is CNY @thisiscny.com · 04/09/2026

Thursday night, the Goo Goo Dolls demonstrated they are still as energetic and young at heart from when they played Club Chameleon in Syracuse back in 1995. If you go to a Goo Goo Dolls show, prepare to get the feels. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/Da3ySL

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This Is CNY @thisiscny.com · 03/09/2026

Is an AI-generated sign enough to make you avoid a fair vendor? Some Central New Yorkers say yes. Fair vendors weigh in on using signage created with artificial intelligence or not at the NYS Fair. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/8_7Nxo

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This Is CNY @thisiscny.com · 03/09/2026

The Latino Village has replaced the Asian Village for the duration of the NYS Fair (through Sept. 7). The village will have 17 live performances, nine food and drink options, three featured arts & craft artists, and tents with vendors and community resources. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/Y14IpU

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This Is CNY @thisiscny.com · 02/09/2026

In the spring of 2018, the New York State Fair did something it had never done before: it sold a very small batch of lifetime passes. For many pass holders, it’s a guaranteed ticket to a memory-making machine that’s been part of their lives for decades. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/q_8dnW

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This Is CNY @thisiscny.com · 02/09/2026

Kim Davis is owner of ReC'use-It, a new Camillus arts & crafts thrift store. Her goal is to keep used art supplies out of local landfills and give people a place to buy them inexpensively. There’s also a supplies closet specifically for teachers. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/QnrU0g

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This Is CNY @thisiscny.com · 02/09/2026

The NYS Fair is a unholy smorgasbord of grease, salt and sugar combined in delicious and often inventive ways. But sometimes you need to eat something that serves as a kind of penance for all that hedonistic excess. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/hW9MIX

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This Is CNY @thisiscny.com · 01/09/2026

While there’s nothing urban about Urban Pho's location out in the suburbs (Kimbrook Plaza in Liverpool), the restaurant is right to incorporate pho into its name given the dish’s overall quality, said critic @JaredPaventi.com. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/416ruv

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This Is CNY @thisiscny.com · 01/09/2026

Sports reporters Mike Waters and Connor Pignatello headed to the NYS Fair to try all the games and rides in the Midway. They left with 10 recommendations and a few stuffed animals. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/a-uYAr

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This Is CNY @thisiscny.com · 01/09/2026

Sometimes, after you’ve walked around, ridden the rides and pet the animals at the NYS Fair, you need something sweet to help you cool down. We tried eight sticky, creamy and icy treats that are perfect for when you need a break. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/St_J22

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This Is CNY @thisiscny.com · 31/08/2026

Flo Rida brought back the best of the 2000s and 2010s with his Sunday performance in the New York State Fair’s concert series. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/V6BAV1

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This Is CNY @thisiscny.com · 31/08/2026

A quieter week around town because of the state fair, but big concerts, the return of SU Football, a chance to be in the audience at the taping of an episode of Spatchcock Funk's show and more are happening this week. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/PlU_Kn

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This Is CNY @thisiscny.com · 31/08/2026

Last night's Air Supply concert at the NYS Fair drew over 11,300 fans to Chevy Court for a dynamic show with a wide range of enjoyable singalong moments and surprises. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/PsQkLb

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