Syracuse, NY Lifestyle

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy has revealed his picks for the best pizza in Syracuse and Utica. The sports blogging company leader visited a dozen pizzerias in Central New York at the end of July, and shared video from each visit over the past three weeks for his social media series “One Bite Pizza Reviews.”

PITTSFORD, N.Y. (WROC) — After 10 years of franchising the business, “breathe” in Pittsford will now be the only location. The franchises are all looking to operate separately as their own business at the end of the year. The other franchises, which include locations in the Greater Rochester Area and Syracuse, will still be yoga […]

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – At 82 years of age, Mary Vita is still mowing and watering the lawn of her home at 221 Grant Boulevard in Syracuse this summer. As she works, her eyes must be drawn to the perennial gardens, trees, and bushes which were not there when she moved to the property with her husband John, who passed away four years ago, and daughter Therese from Akron, Ohio in 1969.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — For its 21st year, Mary Nelson's annual back-to-school celebration Youth Day barbecue and School Supply Giveaway returns Saturday, Aug. 20, running from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The community event will take place at Sankofa Park in the City of Syracuse, which is located on the 2000 block of S. Salina Street.

Tink Bennett & Tailor Made are celebrating their 30th anniversary of performing together and a fan appreciation celebration is happening this Sunday and is free to all who wish to attend. Happening at Homer Hops off of Route 90 in the Town of Homer from 1 to 5pm admission will...

Unfortunately the swimming area at this one Upstate New York beach is now closed due to dangerous algae. Verona Beach State Park has been closed due to the presence of harmful algal blooms. They made the announcement on the Verona Beach State Park Facebook page. According to that post, the beach would remain closed until further notice.

Cider donuts, apple picking, hiking through the changing leaves - this is what fall in Upstate New York is all about. Fall has always been my favorite camping season and while I'm game for tent camping, I'm not above living it up a little either. Leave the sleeping bag at...

Submitted by Donna Newman for the Central New York SPCA. Sweet Deliah came to the shelter as a stray. Life on the streets had taken a toll – she was skinny and scared, but sweet and social. Her traveling companion was another dog (Paw Paw, also available for adoption at the shelter.)

One thing that is so absolutely incredible about the New York State Fair is all of the different choices when it comes to food. No matter what you're in the mood for, you'll be able to find it in Syracuse. What's even better is that each and every year, there's...

(WSYR-TV) — There’s exciting news for camping enthusiasts in Fulton. The grand opening of Campers Village at the Wilkins RV is happening this weekend. The event will feature food and refreshments as well as s’mores and gifts for kids. Wilkins RV is also offering a free hitch or camping accessory giveaway with any purchase of an RV during the event.

Geddes, N.Y. — State Fair-goers each year relish in discovering new variations of traditional favorites: The annual 800-pound butter sculpture, the latest deep-fried mess of a dessert and a fresh over-the-top cocktail from Beak & Skiff Orchards. Since 2019, Toss & Fire Wood-Fired Pizza has joined those creating something unique for each year’s fair.