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New lakeshore restaurant opens in Onondaga County suburb

Cicero, N.Y. - A new restaurant is now open in the renovated clubhouse at Lakeshore Yacht & Country Club in Cicero. Two of the partners behind Inka’s and Margarita Mexican Cantina’s restaurants in Syracuse are behind the new Azura restaurant. Partnering with them are Andrew McDermott and Sebastian Ramirez, who manage day-to-day operations.

Cicero, NY · 4h
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Original Twin Trees Restaurant in Syracuse to close after nearly 70 years

Syracuse, N.Y. — For nearly 70 years, the original Twin Trees Restaurant has served generations of Syracuse families the same pizza, made with the same recipes and cut into the same familiar strips. On Sunday, the West Side institution will serve its last pizza. Twin Trees, at 1100 Avery...

Syracuse, NY · 18h
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Big Fellas opens second location in Cicero that’s just as good as the original (Dining Out Review)

Cicero, N.Y. — What happens when you squeeze two restaurants into a former Chinese takeout spot? It’s loud, a little chaotic, and tremendously delicious. Big Fellas and Poundtown Burger Bar, the combination restaurant that opened in downtown Syracuse in January 2025, opened a second location in the home of the former Great Wall in the Aldi Plaza in Cicero in August.

Cicero, NY · 3d
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Brandon's Bites: Nice Biscuit's warm, homemade meals

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Happiness, at least for some Syracuse diners, starts with a biscuit. At Nice Biscuit in Syracuse, customers are lining up for homemade Southern-style buttermilk biscuits made fresh from scratch daily. The shop’s biscuits have helped make Nice Biscuit a popular stop for people looking for a warm, made-from-scratch meal. CNY Central's Brandon Roth visited Nice Biscuit to take a closer look at what’s driving the restaurant’s popularity.

Syracuse, NY · 2d
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Student-run SUNY Oswego TV station looks to move forward after adviser’s arrest

OSWEGO, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Professor Tyler King is still suspended by SUNY Oswego after his arrest earlier this week. King is accused of compensating young players for sexually explicit photos and videos. King was introduced as part of the staff in 2025. On top of teaching several classes at the school, King served as the […]

Oswego, NY · 3d

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New York's Former Army Base Is A Historic National Monument With Reconstructed Fort Buildings

This fort in upstate New York played an important role in the American Revolution. Now, you can visit to see reconstructed buildings and beautiful scenery.

Rome, NY · 1d

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Each Of These Five New York Italian Restaurants Is Still A Family Business After More Than 5 Years

Some Italian restaurants come and go, but a few New York spots have stayed in the same family hands for decades. From the Capital Region to Buffalo, Rochester, Utica, and Syracuse, these dining rooms still serve the red sauce, pasta, and veal dishes that built their reputations. Each one has...

Buffalo, NY · 5h

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Restaurant inspections: Violations at Mojitos Cantina II, Coppertop, Starbucks

Here are the food service inspections reported by the Onondaga County Health Department from Oct. 18 to Oct. 24:. Critical violations: Four flats of raw whole shell eggs stored above shredded lettuce in walk in cooler. Correction-eggs moved to raw meat shelving. One can of flying insect killer stored near...

Syracuse, NY · 1d

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Sip, Savor & Support Local: New Hope Mills

AUBURN, N.Y. — Family owned, with a history dating back more than 200-years in central New York, stepping into New Hope Mills is like taking a step back in time to when tradition and high quality ingredients meant everything. Although the mill at New Hope Mills is no longer...

Auburn, NY · 1d

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The 10 Remote Finger Lakes, New York Diners Most Travelers Never Find

Breakfast at one country diner can cost less than a fancy coffee, and I love that math. The doors open at 5 AM, so early birds can dig in before most alarms even ring. Getting to places like that usually means leaving the busy lakeside traffic far behind you. You’ll roll down quiet county roads between the lakes, where the towns seem to get smaller with every mile.

New York · 4d

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Ithaca’s local dad bands are ready to rock out for a charitable cause

This week, a group of Ithaca’s dad bands are ready to take over town and battle it out for the title of “Best Dad Band” all in the name of charitable causes. Voices are AI generated. The Ithaca Voice is not responsible for mispronunciations. On Friday, Nov....

Ithaca, NY · 1d

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Downtown nightclub adds student bands to the setlist

The street-facing windows of Lot 10 — one of Ithaca’s most popular bars for a college-aged crowd — take up the whole length of the two–story Cayuga Street building. The windows, which are usually a backdrop for groups of social smokers on the sidewalk, gave a behind–the–scenes look at a group of students setting up for their Halloween themed band night Oct. 31.

Ithaca, NY · 4d

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Trader Joe's plans 2 new New York stores. See where they're going

Two new Trader Joe's stores are planned for New York, expanding the popular grocery chain's presence in the state. The California-based retailer announced plans this summer to open new locations in the Syracuse area and Yonkers as part of its latest nationwide expansion. The plans add to the company's growth in New York, which includes a Long Island store that opened earlier this year. The expansion comes as Trader Joe's continues to draw shoppers with its private-label products and competitively priced groceries. Where are the new Trader Joe's stores? According to Trader Joe's, the two planned stores will be located at: Camillus: 3515 W. Genesee St., in the Syracuse area. Yonkers: 2482 Central Park Ave. The Camillus store, located just west of Syracuse in Onondaga County, will be about 9,000 square feet and become the area's second Trader Joe's. The existing Syracuse-area store is at 3422 Erie Blvd. E. in DeWitt. The Yonkers location will cover about 10,000 square feet. When will the new Trader Joe's stores open? Trader Joe's has not announced opening dates for either New York location. Spokeswoman Nakia Rohde said new stores typically open within three to six months of being announced. Based on that timeline,

Syracuse, NY · 2d

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Blues/Folk Legend to play at Birdseye Hollow Farm and Distillery in Hammondsport NY

Mathis Haug playing live November 12, 5 p.m-7 p.m. HAMMONDSPORT– Birdseye Hollow Farm and Distillery located at 8398 County Route 96 in Hammondsport is hosting Blues Session No.1, on Thursday November 12, from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Part one of a series of special events featuring National Recording artist Mathis Haug, Nicknamed the Music Man, Haug is a German-born singer, songwriter, guitarist, and producer whose music moves between blues, folk, country, and rock.

Hammondsport, NY · 2d

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The Mouthwatering Burgers At This Nostalgic New York Drive-In Joint Will Absolutely Blow Your Mind

Some meals are just meals, and then there are the ones that make you stop mid-bite and reconsider everything you thought you knew about what food could be. Mac’s Drive-In in Waterloo, New York falls firmly into that second category, and it’s been doing so for longer than most people can remember.

Waterloo, NY · 2d

The Leader

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Southern Tier trails are a gem. Summit aims to take them to next level

A day-long Southern Tier Greenways Planning Summit, hosted by Parks & Trails New York, took stock of the greenway trail plans already in motion across the region and tackled what it will take to link them into a connected regional network. The event, held Nov. 5 at the Corning Museum of Glass, focused on the eight-county Southern Tier Regional Economic Development region, which includes Steuben, Schuyler, Chemung, Tompkins, Tioga, Broome, Chenango and Delaware counties. The event paired project updates from local and regional partners with hands-on working sessions on the challenges and opportunities ahead. Kamala Keeley, President of Three Rivers Development Corporation, said trails, waterways and parks aren't amenities on the side; they're part of what makes a region a place people choose to build a life. “When our employers recruit engineers, nurses, and skilled trades, candidates want to know what life looks like outside of work," Keeley said. "Every connected mile of trail strengthens our answer, and it helps us keep the talented people who are already here.” Keeley said the Southern Tier is losing population, particularly residents who are between 25 and 44 years old. Dylan Carey, Director of Policy and Planning at Parks & Trails New York,

Chenango County, NY · 2d

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Turkeys get vegan meal for Farm Sanctuary anniversary

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (WETM) — Farm Sanctuary is an organization that has sanctuaries that raises animals, but not to eat them. Its 40th anniversary celebration had a vegan feast and fed turkeys a vegan Thanksgiving meal. Officials said it celebrated the vegan feast with the animals on the farm. During the event, pigs on the […]

Watkins Glen, NY · 18h

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Pawz and Purrz Helps Senior Pets and Older Adults Find Companionship

(WENY) — Every Monday morning on WENY’s Good Morning Twin Tiers, our team introduces you to a four-legged friend looking for their fur-ever home. But sometimes, the perfect companion isn’t a puppy or kitten. Pawz and Purrz Animal Rescue offers a program called “Seniors for Seniors,” which...

Elmira, NY · 4d