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Historic New York home lists for just $4,000 — if you can renovate it yourself
Looking for a real estate steal? Well, look no further than upstate Syracuse, where a century-plus-old gem is up for grabs at an unbelievable price of just $4,000. But as with any deal, there is a reason why it is unbelievable — it comes with a catch. Sure, this historic beauty boasts tin ceilings, charming fireplaces and even a vintage clawfoot bathtub, according to the listing. But before you start planning your dream renovation, here’s the lowdown: the property has seen better days, with major water damage that’ll require some serious TLC — and a cool $136,000 to make that happen. And...
Syracuse restaurant known for its fresh lobster has closed for good
Syracuse, N.Y. — A Westcott Street restaurant known for everything lobster announced this morning that it has closed for good. Lobster Babe, a mostly take-out seafood restaurant that has operated at 466 Westcott St. since late 2022, had closed in November. Owner Danielle Mercuri said at the time that she hoped to reopen this spring. This morning, Mercuri said Lobster Babe would not reopen.
CNY Pizza Tour, stop #17: A North Side pizzeria that started with a snow plow
(It’s a debate every Central New Yorker has had at some point: Who’s got the best pizza? This year, we’ll do our best to find out. I’m on a quest to find the best pizza shops in the Syracuse area. Throughout 2024, I’ll visit 50-plus pizzerias. At each, I’ll sample their most popular pizza, or whatever they recommend. As I go, I’ll score each one, and tell readers a little bit about the shop itself.)
Country singer BRELAND performing in Jordan tonight
(WSYR-TV) — Country music fans in Central New York are in for a treat this evening. We’ve had BRELAND on the show before via Zoom, and now he joined us in-studio for something that’s “A Little More Countrier…”. That’s the name of his tour which makes its way to Jordan tonight.
Welcome the warm weather with these Syracuse concerts
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. Mudpit is hosting its last show ever Thursday from 2 to 6 p.m. The show will feature The Gritty Jawns and Troy Conner, along with a vintage stand and food. The darty will have free entry, but they encourage attendees to pay what they can. DM Mudpit for the address.
Your Stories Q&A: Another frozen yogurt shop to open in closed sweetFrog in Fayetteville
FAYETTEVILLE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) – You ask, we answer!. We have an update on the sweetFrog frozen yogurt store closing up shop in Fayetteville. The Your Stories Team has been asked a few times about the sudden closure, which left some wondering if it was a temporary or permanent closing.
A Syracuse coffee shop chain is opening new location on University Hill
Syracuse, N.Y. -- A popular local coffee shop chain is coming to Syracuse’s University Hill neighborhood this fall. Cafe Kubal has signed a lease to occupy the historic Ward Wellington Ward-designed home at 1029 E. Genesee St., said John Hoover III, manager of Timberwolf Capital Partners. If you purchase...
Teddy Swims Coming to Syracuse and Albany this Fall
Vocal powerhouse Teddy Swims has announced additional dates on his I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy North American tour, with shows announced for Syracuse and Albany this fall. The tour dates are paired with the deluxe edition of Swims’ acclaimed debut album, releasing on April 26, I’ve Tried Everything But...
Fashion show and luncheon benefiting Francis House
(WSYR-TV) — For more than three decades, the Francis House has been safe place for people in CNY facing their final days. In an effort to help the organization provide for those in need, the auxiliary has held a spring luncheon and fashion show every year. Bridge Street got...
Extraordinary Talent: Emma Donvito
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — It’s a popular time for high school seniors, as the calendar flips to May. That’s because most colleges give students until May 1 to accept an offer of admission. Carrie Lazarus explains how it was an easy decision for an Extraordinary Talent from...
Everson hosting clay-making competition with Feats of Clay
(WSYR-TV) — We occasionally talk high school sports here on bridge street. Friday there will be a different kind of competition. ‘Feats of Clay’ returns to the Everson Museum of Art. Arts In Education coordinator William Jones tells us more about what to expect. Feats of Clay is...
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