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New specialty fast-food restaurant coming to Destiny USA
Syracuse, NY - A new fast-food eatery is coming to the food court at Destiny USA. FriesFriesFries by The Potato Company is opening Monday in the mall’s food court, said Alannah Gallagher, speaking for Destiny USA. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link...
Syracuse TV host leaving ‘Bridge Street’ after 4 years
Syracuse television host Steve Infanti is leaving “Bridge Street Live” after four years on the daytime talk show. Infanti announced Friday that next week will be his last week on “Bridge Street Live,” though he will be staying at NewsChannel 9 (WSYR-TV) full-time. Infanti said he’ll now focus “100 percent” of his time and energy on his role as the ABC affiliate’s sports director as Syracuse football heads into its “most anticipated” season in more than 20 years.
Pepper spray goes off during ‘Twisters’ movie at Destiny USA (Good Morning CNY for July 24)
Subscribe to get the Good Morning, CNY newsletter delivered to your email inbox weekday mornings. High: 89; Low: 68. Partly sunny, thunderstorms; see the 5-day forecast. Fire at Geddes scrap yard: Smoke rises from a fire at Ben Weitsman of Syracuse scrap facility in Geddes on Tuesday. The fire was put out in 90 minutes. (Photo courtesy Tim Gannon)
150 rabbits need somebunny to love them as Central NY shelter closes
Syracuse, N.Y. -- Annie-Laurie Hunter has been turning away 30 rabbits a week at her Hunter Hollow Bunny Bed and Breakfast East Syracuse. “Week in and week out,” Hunter said. “It flat-out hurts your heart.”. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link...
Wegmans ranked nationally as the second best supermarket
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The big — for most locations — brown store, was just shy of earning itself the title of #1 supermarket. An article by Newsweek listed the 2024 rankings for many retailers, scattered across multiple categories. “The America’s Best Retailers 2024 rankings were identified from the results of an independent survey of […]
Syracuse Ukrainian Festival returns with authentic cuisine, performances and special beer
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The free two-day Syracuse Ukrainian Festival returns Friday at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church this weekend. The festival is an excellent opportunity to learn about Ukrainian culture and enjoy a fun-filled weekend with friends and family. Come enjoy traditional Ukrainian dishes, such as pyrohy...
Chevy Court Hosts Krockathon Reboot on July 27
After a five-year hiatus, Krockathon is making its long-awaited return to Syracuse on Saturday, July 27 at Chevy Court located in the NYS Fairgrounds. Since 1996, this iconic festival has been a highlight for rock fans, and this year’s reboot promises to deliver an unforgettable experience with a stellar lineup of bands.
‘It’s Always Sunny’ star Charlie Day visits Syracuse restaurant - cue the spaghetti jokes
“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” star Charlie Day visited Pastabilities on Wednesday while in town for a new movie. The Syracuse restaurant posted a photo of the comedy actor with Natalie Morales, who both have roles in “Summer of ‘69,” a new teen comedy currently in production with Liverpool-based film studio American High.
CNY Pizza Tour, stop #29: This downtown Syracuse pizza is what Grandma used to make
(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.)
Santana, Counting Crows connect with their Syracuse fans
A multi-generational audience rock out at the Empower FCU Amphitheater. The Oneness tour in which headliner Santana was joined by Counting Crows lived up to its name. Wednesday night’s show at Empower FCU Amphitheater drew a diverse and multigenerational crowd eager to celebrate two seminal rock acts. Photo by...
CNY SPCA Pet of the Week: 'Life goes on' with Jack and Diane
Jack and Diane are about five years old and came to the shelter as strays. They’re a bonded pair and must be adopted together. They’re very sweet and would make a lovely addition to almost any family. “Here’s a little ditty, about Jack and Diane,. Two stray...
Syracuse band Grateful for Biggie may be the weirdest mashup ever
Scott Mervis, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS) It’s highly unlikely that Jerry Garcia could have told you who Biggie Smalls was, and vice versa. That’s how far removed the late Grateful Dead guitarist and vocalist was from the style of Brooklyn gangsta rap that Biggie Smalls (real name Christopher Wallace, a.k.a. Notorious B.I.G.) epitomized in the 1990s. But a band from Syracuse has found a way to blend the disparate musical franchises.
House of the Week: After extensive renovation, this Baldwinsville home is now a 'river paradise'
BALDWINSVILLE, N.Y. – During their many years in the travel business, Judy and Bob Falcone were lucky enough to visit many of the great cities of the world. Venice, Italy was their favorite. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site,...
Crazy Daisies hosts 3rd Daisies Music Fest with top bands on July 27
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Crazy Daisies is hosting its 3rd annual all-day music event, Daisies Music Fest, on Saturday, July 27 from noon to 10 p.m. It will take place on 4693 Kasson Road in Syracuse. Musicians include See Through Faded, The Shylock’s, Faded Vinyl, Kid Roscoe, Bitter Creek, The...
SpongeBob SquarePants is autistic, Syracuse native Tom Kenny says: ‘That’s his superpower’
SpongeBob SquarePants is autistic, according to the Syracuse native who has voiced the cartoon character for 25 years. A video from the 2024 Motor City Comic Con in Detroit shows voice actor Tom Kenny talking about “SpongeBob SquarePants” during a fan Q&A. Kenny said a neurodivergent fan previously came up and asked if SpongeBob was on the autism spectrum, and confirmed he is.
JetBlue adding another daily flight from Syracuse to Orlando
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Starting in October, JetBlue will be adding a second daily direct flight from Syracuse to Orlando. JetBlue currently offers daily direct flights to three destinations from Syracuse Hancock International Airport, including Boston, New York JFK, and Orlando. “Orlando is our top destination by far and this additional daily flight provides another […]
Poutine to be newly served at Destiny USA’s food court
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Potato fans, get ready. FriesFriesFries has been announced as the next establishment headed to the Destiny USA food court. Their menu has french fries, loaded creations, poutine, and more. “…there is something for everyone to enjoy. Hand-cut fries smothered in gravy, cheese curds, braised beef, or Southern BBQ pulled pork provide […]
Syracuse University grad student fishes at Green Lakes State Park (photo of the week)
Haoyang “Peter” Zhou, a doctoral student in physics at Syracuse University, prepares to change his fishing lure at Green Lakes State Park in Fayetteville on Sunday. Zhou, whose hometown is Beijing, China, said Green Lakes “has got to be my favorite place in the Syracuse area” and that he visits the park about three times a week, fishing and flying drones for aerial photography.
Clay-In the market for a new best friend? Well, what a coincidence so is Clay
Are you in the market for a new best friend? Well, what a coincidence - I just so happen to be in need of a new home! Hiya, my name is Clay and to say I am fired up about life is an understatement - I just love to have a good time, all the time. My brain is just as big as my heart, so I'd love to work on some training in my new home to help sculpt me into the proper gentleman I know I can be. I think I like the idea of sharing a kiln - er, I mean home, with a fellow canine pal but we'd need to meet first to make sure our energies match up. So, are you already going clay-zy for Clay? If so, come on over to the shelter and ask to see me - I wheel-y want to meet you!
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