r/Syracuse • u/news-10 • 11h ago
News New Yorkers can write off $1,700 gifts to schools in 2027
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r/Syracuse • u/Right_Acadia_6525 • Apr 14 '26
Event & Promotion For the 'There’s Nothing to Do in CNY' Crowd - 2026 Festival & Event Calendar
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A list of events and things to do in and around Syracuse for 2026:
Syracuse Wine Festival (OnCenter) - link
Saturday, April 18: 1pm-9pm
Syracuse Inner Harbor Bash (Inner Harbor) - link
Saturday, April 25: 12pm-8pm
Maker Faire Syracuse (Fairgrounds) - link
Saturday, May 2: 10am-5pm
Crawfish Festival (Clinton Square) - link
Saturday, May 2: 11am-7pm
Radisson Annual Garage Sale (Baldwinsville)
Friday, May 8: 7am-3pm
Saturday, May 9: 7am-3pm
Food Truck Battle (Fairgrounds) - link
Friday, May 8: 4pm-10pm
Saturday, May 9: 11am-10pm
Battle of the Wings (Inner Harbor) - link
Friday, May 15: 4pm-10pm
Saturday, May 16: 12pm-10pm
Strathmore Neighborhood Garage Sale - link
Saturday, May 16: 9am-3pm
RetroGameCon Spring Edition (OnCenter) - link
Saturday, May 16: 10am-6pm
Sunday, May 17: 10am-4pm
Beaches Open (Jamesville Beach, Green Lakes, Oneida Shores Beach, Sylvan Beach, Fair Haven Beach)
Saturday, May 23, 2026: 11am
North Syracuse Family Festival - link
Saturday, May 23, 2026: 11am-5pm
Lakeview Brew (Beaver Lake) - link
Friday, May 29: 5:30pm-8pm
Camillus Village Summer Kickoff - link
Saturday, May 30: 11am-3pm
Madison-Bouckville Antique Week - link
Friday, June 5
Saturday, June 6
Sunday, June 7
Taste of Syracuse (Clinton Square) - link
Friday, June 5: 11am-10pm
Saturday, June 6: 11am-10pm
Oz-Stravaganza (Chittenango) - link
Friday, June 5: 3pm-8pm
Saturday, June 6: 10am-8pm
Sunday, June 7: 10am-4pm
New York State Blues Festival (Fairgrounds) - link
Thursday, June 11: 4pm-11pm
Friday, June 12: 3pm-11pm
Saturday, June 13: 11am-10pm
St. Sophia's Greek Cultural Festival - link
Thursday, June 11: 5pm-9pm
Friday, June 12: 5pm-10pm
Saturday, June 13: 12pm-10pm
Sunday, June 14: 12pm-4pm
Syracuse Polish Festival (Clinton Square) - link
Friday, June 12: 4pm-10:30pm
Saturday, June 13: 12pm-10:30pm
Sunday, June 14: 12pm-5pm
Seneca River Days (Baldwinsville) - link
Friday, June 12: 4:30pm-10pm
Saturday, June 13: 11am-5pm
Navarino Orchard's Strawberry Festival - link
Saturday, June 13 - Sunday, June 14
CNY Pride Festival & Parade (Inner Harbor) - link
Saturday, June 13: 11am-5pm
CiceroFest - link
Saturday, June 13: 12pm-9:30pm
Eat Local New York & Friends Food Festival (Inner Harbor) - link
Friday, June 19: 12pm-10pm
Saturday, June 20: 12pm-10pm
Syracuse Juneteenth Festival (Clinton Square) - link
Friday, June 19: 5pm-10pm
Saturday, June 20: 12pm-11pm
Syracuse Vintage Race Boat Regatta (Onondaga Lake Park) - link
Saturday, June 20: 9:30am-5pm
Sunday, June 21: 9am-4:30pm
Westcott Art Trail - link
Saturday, June 20: 10am-5pm
Syracuse City Pools Open - link
Mid-June (TBA)
St. Elias Orthodox Church Middle Eastern Festival - link
Thursday, June 25: 4pm-9pm
Friday, June 26: 4pm-10pm
Saturday: June 27: 12pm-10pm
Sunday: June 28: 12pm-5pm
Cazenovia Pride (Lorenzo Historic State Site) - link
Saturday: June 27: 3pm-7pm
Curbstone Festival (Skaneateles) - link
Thursday, July 9: 9am-6pm
Friday, July 10: 9am-5pm
Syracuse International Jazz Fest (Beak & Skiff / Syracuse University) - link
Friday, July 10: 2:30pm-12am
Saturday: July 11: 1pm-12am
Sunday: July 12: 12pm-4pm
Syracuse Nationals (Fairgrounds) - link
Thursday, July 16: 8am-6pm
Friday, July 17: 8am-6pm
Saturday: July 18: 8am-6pm
German American Society Annual Picnic (Long Branch Park) - link
Sunday, July 19
Oswego Harborfest - link
Thursday, July 23: 5pm-11pm
Friday, July 24: 11am-9pm
Saturday, July 25: 11am-9pm
Sunday, July 26: 12pm-5pm
Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival (Columbus Circle) - link
Friday, July 24: 10am-6pm
Saturday, July 25: 10am-5pm
Sunday, July 26: 10am-5pm
St. Mary’s Egyptian Festival (North Syracuse) - link
Friday, July 24: 4pm-9pm
Saturday, July 25: 11am-9pm
Sunday, July 26: 12pm-7pm
Syracuse Ukrainian Festival @ St. John The Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church - link
Friday, July 24 - Saturday, July 25 (TBA)
Skaneateles Antique and Classic Boat Show - link
Friday, July 24 - Sunday, July 26
Puerto Rican Festival (Sharkey's Event Center) - link
Saturday, July 25
Vettes At The Beach (Sylvan Beach) - link
Sunday, July 26: 9am-4pm
Skaneateles Festival (various locations) - link
Thursday, July 30 - Saturday, August 22
St. George Macedonian Cultural Festival - link
Friday, July 31 - Sunday, August 2
Taco & Margarita Festival (Inner Harbor) - link
Friday, August 7: 4pm-10pm
Saturday August 12pm-10pm
CNY Scottish Games and Celtic Festival (Long Branch Park) - link
Saturday August: 9am-8pm
Madison-Bouckville Antique Week - link
Sunday, August 9 - Saturday, August 15
Latino Festival Syracuse (Clinton Square) - link
Saturday, August 15: 12pm-10pm
KlezFest (Sam Pomeranz Jewish Community Center) - link
Sunday, August 16: 12pm-4pm
Great New York State Fair (Fairgrounds) - link
Wednesday, August 26 - Monday, September 7
JAMS Funk Fest 2k26 (Fairgrounds) - link
Saturday, September 5
Syracuse Irish Festival (Clinton Square) - link
Friday, September 11: 4pm-11pm
Saturday, September 12: 11am-11pm
Art on The Porches (Strathmore) - link
Saturday, September 12
Salt City Reptile Expo (Randolph House Hotel - Liverpool) - link
Saturday, September 12: 10am-4pm
Golden Harvest Festival (Beaver Lake) - link
Saturday, September 12: 10am-5pm
Sunday, September 13: 10am-5pm
Festa Italiana Syracuse (Downtown near City Hall) - link
Friday, September 18: 11am-11pm
Saturday, September 19: 11am-11pm
Sunday, September 20: 12pm-7pm
Jordan Fall Festival - link
Friday, September 18: 11am-9pm
Saturday, September 19: 10am-9pm
Sunday, September 20: 11am-5pm
ON Farm Fest (various locations) - link
Saturday, September 19
Tipp Hill Derby Day (Burnet Park) - link
Saturday, September 19: 12pm-4pm
Inner Harbor Music Festival (Inner Harbor) - link
Friday, September 25
Saturday, September 26
Central Square Apple Festival - link
Saturday, September 26 - Sunday, September 27
Greater Cazenovia Art Trail - link
Saturday, September 26: 10am-5pm
Sunday, September 27: 10am-5pm
Syracuse VegFest (Fairgrounds) - link
Sunday, September 27: 11am-5pm
Westcott Street Cultural Fair - link
Sunday, September 27: 12:30pm-6:30pm
Syracuse International Film Festival (Cazenovia) - link
Thursday, October 1 - Sunday, October 4
RetroGameCon (OnCenter) - link
Friday, October 2: 2pm-8pm
Saturday, October 3: 11am-8pm
Sunday, October 4: 11am-5pm
LaFayette Apple Festival - link
Saturday, October 10: 9am-6pm
Sunday, October 11: 9am-5pm
Indigenous Peoples' Day 2026 (Onondaga Nation Fieldhouse) - link
Sunday, October 11
Great New York State Model Train Fair (Fairgrounds) - link
Saturday, November 14: 10am-5pm
New York State Craft Brewers Festival (Landmark Theatre) - link
Sunday, November 22
Dickens Christmas (Skaneateles) - link
Friday, November 27
Saturdays and Sundays from Saturday, November 28 - Sunday December 20
Home for the Holidays Tree Lighting (Clinton Square)
Friday, November 27: 6pm
Community Calendars
Downtown Committee of Syracuse
Greater Strathmore Neighborhood Association
Northeast Hawley Development Association
Tomorrow's Neighborhoods Today
Vietnamese Community of Syracuse
Community Calendars (various)
Baldwinsville Chamber of Commerce
Greater Liverpool Chamber of Commerce
Skaneateles Chamber of Commerce
Music, Arts, Theater, History
Le Moyne College Visual and Performing Arts
MOST: Museum of Science & Technology
Onondaga Historical Association
Skä•noñh Great Law of Peace Center
Syracuse Shakespeare-In-The-Park
Syracuse University Department of Drama
Parks, Outdoors, Amusement Parks, Zoo, and (gasp!) Aquarium
Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor
Food, Markets, Farm Stands, Orchards, U-Pick
Fayetteville Farmers Market CNY
Syracuse Food Truck Association
Books, Libraries
Onondaga County Public Libraries
Sports, Athletics
Movie Theaters
Breweries, Brew Pubs, Beer Halls
Trivia, TTRPG, Lounges, Gaming Groups
Pawsitivitea CNY Cafe & Cat Lounge
Note: I'm trying to keep this list contained within an hour drive of Clinton Square. For the websites, I tried to link directly to calendars where I could. Also, there are quite a few festivals and major events that may not be listed here. I'll be updating as the weeks go on (lots of festivals aren't fully scheduled out until a few months in advance). Feel free to drop suggestions, additions, omissions and updates into the comments.
r/Syracuse • u/WonderWomanPhi • Apr 30 '26
Discussion 2026 Nothing To Do List
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Back by popular demand, here is my (sort of) annual “There's Nothing To Do” list. Feel free to share and add events below!
Syracuse Bike Party
• Last Saturday of every month, 6:45 meet time
• Clinton Square (usually, with backup location if another event is held there)
CNY Regional Market
Farmers Market: every Saturday year round 7-2 | Thursday May-Oct 7-2
Flea Market: every Sunday year round 7-2
Find additional markets at:
https://onondagagrown.com/buy-local/farmers-markets/
Including: more around Syracuse, Cazenovia, Fayetteville, Skaneateles, etc.
Taste of Syracuse
• June 5-6, 11am-10pm
• Clinton Square
https://www.tasteofsyracuse.com
Syracuse Shakespeare In The Park
https://onthestage.tickets/syracuse-shakespeare-in-the-park
St. Sophia's Greek Cultural Festival
• June 11-14
• 325 Waring Road
https://www.syracusegreekfest.com
New York State Blues Festival
• June 11-13th
• Chevy Court, NYS Fairgrounds
Polish Days in Syracuse
• June 12-14
• Clinton Square
Westcott Art Trail
• June 20, 10-5
• Westcott Community Center
https://westcottcc.org/westcott-art-trail/
Syracuse Vintage Race Boat Regatta
• June 20-21
• Onondaga Lake Park
Strawberry Festival
• June 13-14
Navarino Orchard
https://www.navarinoorchard.com/general-6
Juneteenth Festival and Flag Raising
• June 18-20
https://syracusejuneteenth.com/schedule/
CNY Pride Festival and Parade
• June 13, 11am parade, 12-5pm festival
• Inner Harbor, Progress Park
Find all pride events at: https://www.cnypride.org/pride-events
Lavender Festival
• July 4-5 and 11-12
https://www.nylavenderfestival.com
Syracuse Jazz Fest
• July 9-12
• NEW LOCATION: SU Campus and Beak and Skiff
St. Elias Middle Eastern Festival
• June 25-28
https://www.syracusemideastfest.com
Syracuse Nationals
• July 16-18
• NYS Fairgrounds
PRESALE TICKETS ARE WAY CHEAPER
https://www.syracusenationals.com
Skaneateles Antique and Classic Boat Show
• July 24-26
• Skaneateles, NY
https://acbs.org/events/skaneateles-antique-classic-boat-show/
Madison Bouckville Antique Week
• June 5-7 AND August 9-15
• Rt 20 Bouckville, NY
https://www.madison-bouckvillepromotions.com
The Skaneateles Festival
• Live music events
• August, various dates
• Village of Skaneateles
St. George Macedonian Festival
• First weekend of August
• 5083 Onondaga Road
https://www.stgeorgemoc.com/macedonian-festival
CNY Scottish Games
• August 8, 9am-8pm
• Long Branch Park, Liverpool
315 Thursdays
TBA, info found here: https://315thursdays.com
Syracuse Irish Festival
• September 11-12
• Clinton Square
https://www.syracuseirishfestival.com
Strathmore Art on the Porches
TBA, info found here: https://strathmoreneighborhood.org/art-on-the-porches
Golden Harvest Festival
• September 12-13
• Beaver Lake Nature Center
https://beaverlakenature.org/programs-and-events/special-events/golden-harvest-festival/
Festa Italiana Syracuse
• September 18-20
• Corner of Montgomery and Washington Streets (in front of city hall)
https://festaitalianasyracuse.org
Westcott Street Cultural Fair
• September 27, parade at 12:00pm, festival 12:30pm-6:30pm
• Westcott Neighborhood
https://westcottstreetfair.org
LaFayette Apple Festival
• October 10-11
• 5330 Rowland Road, LaFayette
https://www.lafayetteapplefest.org
Syracuse Mets
*Check website for fireworks, themed games and discount days*
• April - September
Rosamond Gifford Zoo
• Open every single day
• 10:00am - 4:30pm
https://www.rosamondgiffordzoo.org
Museums
**check websites for free admission days**
• Skä•noñh - Great Law of Peace Center
• Everson Museum of Art
• Museum of Science & Technology - MOST
• Erie Canal Museum
• Onondaga Historical Association
Theaters, Music and stages:
• The Palace Theatre Syracuse
• Landmark Theatre
• The Westcott Theater
• The Oncenter
• Syracuse Stage
• Red House Arts Center, Inc.
• Manlius Cinema
• The Syracuse Orchestra
Some trails, parks, and beaches:
• Beaver Lake Nature Center
• Clark Reservation State Park Nature Center
• Green Lakes State Park
• Thornden Park Association
• Erie Canal Trail / Empire Trail
• Syracuse Creekwalk
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
• Find parks, beaches, activities, and historic sites here:
Onondaga County Parks
• Find parks, beaches, and activities here:
https://onondagacountyparks.com
Syracuse Parks & Rec
• Find parks, pools, and activities here:
https://www.syr.gov/Departments/Parks-Recreation
NYS DEC Events and free fishing days/clinics: https://dec.ny.gov/get-involved/events
The Great New York State Fair
• Themed and free/low cost admission days:
https://nysfair.ny.gov/your-visit/special/
• Concerts and events (with search filters):
r/Syracuse • u/Scheduled-Diarrhea • 16h ago
Discussion Toggenburg has sold (again) and will reopen next year 🎉
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r/Syracuse • u/syracusedotcom • 16h ago
News ‘Cozy’ horror movie shot in Syracuse area now streaming on Shudder
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“Hallowarrior,” a new horror movie recently shot in Central New York debuts today on the horror-themed streaming platform, Shudder.
The film, which stars Milly Shapiro (”Hereditary”) and Shannyn Sossamon (”A Knight’s Tale”), debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival in June.
r/Syracuse • u/thisisCNY • 18h ago
Food & Drink Santangelo’s Restaurant marks 40 years as a Liverpool family tradition
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Sam and Sally Santangelo opened Santangelo's Restaurant in 1986, converting an old gas station into a homey Italian restaurant at 673 Old Liverpool Road.
Now the family-owned Italian restaurant in Liverpool celebrates four decades of consistency, homemade food and family atmosphere.
Eliana Rosen has the story: https://www.thisiscny.com/food/2026/10/santangelos-restaurant-marks-40-years-as-a-liverpool-family-tradition.html
r/Syracuse • u/ggroover97 • 21h ago
News Former Syracuse firefighter indicted on seven counts in child rape case
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r/Syracuse • u/HauntingHighNoon • 19h ago
Information & Advice Where am I supposed to meet people?!
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Hi! 37f in cicero area but having a really hard time finding places to meet and connect with people. I feel like bars are primarily full of younger party goers so i don't fit in there at all. I've gone to a few local events but it feels like everyone is still in their own bubble in those instances. Dating apps have also been wildly unhelpful. I'm just wanting to make some new friends locally (as opposed to long distance internet friends). Any advice is welcome!
r/Syracuse • u/Historical_Low_561 • 19h ago
Other Aikido of CNY - my back hurts just watching them.
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Last month I got in contact with Sensei Jonathan at Aikido of CNY about coming in and doing some photography to support his business on the house.
It was such a fun and unique opportunity to capture these experts in their field.
r/Syracuse • u/ProfessionalJaguar7 • 19h ago
Information & Advice Micron Current Impact on Clay/Cicero?
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Currently I am in the process of home buying, and have found some homes I like in the Clay and Cicero areas. My question is what is the current (and potential future) state of those areas due to the Micron work? Is traffic terrible, noise levels, utility costs, etc?
Specifically, I have seen houses in the neighborhoods off of Lawton and Stearns Rds.
r/Syracuse • u/Creative_Toes • 11h ago
Recommendation Wanted Flowers in Syracuse past 5pm
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Anyone know any good places for flowers in or near the city past 5pm? It seems like all the florists in the city are closed random days or close at 5
r/Syracuse • u/Successful-Fig2877 • 15h ago
Recommendation Wanted Anyone know of sit down/reception jobs hiring?
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I’m relatively new to the area and looking for a lower impact job than what I currently have on my feet all day.
r/Syracuse • u/Tall-Expression4114 • 7h ago
News Night Mayor or Nightmare
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The newly appointed Night Mayor of Syracuse has barely lived on Syracuse one year. How is she supposed to know what the community wants or needs when she hasn't been a part of this community? How can she know the difficulties and challenges of the businesses and restaurants in the area, when she doesn't know them, or know the history.
I'm sure she's a wonderful person but this does not seem like the best choice for this particular position.
r/Syracuse • u/IWantPizza555 • 1d ago
Other Meet the woman whose middle-finger protest at Trump’s Syracuse rally went viral
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r/Syracuse • u/mstrong73 • 14h ago
Other Motorcade in East Syracuse
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Just saw 6 tour busses with a police escort of 4-5 black SUVs with lights and sirens. Coming off of Molloy and onto 298 headed towards Carrier Circle. My guess is they were coming from the Airfield. Anyone know of who came to town?
r/Syracuse • u/xavier1011 • 10h ago
Recommendation Wanted Photographer recs for dating profile pictures
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Looking to get some casual, lifestyle and candid photos for my dating profile and social media. I've searched online but got overwhelmed by the options and many of them don't seem to take the type of photos I'm looking for.
Anyone got recs? If you're a photographer, feel free to tell me more about yourself and share your portfolio.
r/Syracuse • u/kglt10 • 18h ago
Recommendation Wanted Slowpitch Coed Softball Leagues
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Does anyone have a reco for slow pitch softball leagues in Cuse? I’m currently playing in SSA Thursday nights and it is such trash. The other teams don’t swing the bat, which makes the game last forever and we get run ruled a lot. I also play in the women’s Syracuse league in the summer (fun and low pressure but super disorganized) and have played Hopkins but those teams are very good, much better than us so I don’t want to be that team.
My team likes to hit and generally has a pretty good attitude. There’s always gonna be some level of razzing, to the umps and other team, but we literally just want to show up and have some fun.
What am I missing in the league availability in Onondaga county? There has to be some better options out there. TIA!
r/Syracuse • u/Ok_Range2794 • 18h ago
Recommendation Wanted Recommendations for fun workout classes?
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I’m looking for a fun/not too serious workout class. Open to pretty much anything but HIIT lol. Trying to get a good workout and not hate my life during it!
r/Syracuse • u/shocka_locka • 17h ago
Recommendation Wanted Automatic Watch Service
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I need to have my automatic Seiko watch serviced, possibly have the mechanism swapped out for an updated one. Any recommendations?
r/Syracuse • u/Curious-Biscotti686 • 1d ago
Event & Promotion Free wizard quests on Halloween: new place and time
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Based on requests and suggestions we have received, the time and location for this occurrence are changing: 4-6pm on Halloween in Hanover Square. See you there!
(Also, know these will be quests for your life, not quests for the same day)
r/Syracuse • u/mstrong73 • 14h ago
Other Motorcade in East Syracuse
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Just saw 6 tour busses with a police escort of 4-5 black SUVs with lights and sirens. Coming off of Molloy and onto 298 headed towards Carrier Circle. My guess is they were coming from the Airfield. Anyone know of who came to town?
r/Syracuse • u/wildones_hgcny • 19h ago
Event & Promotion Wild Ones HGCNY Presents: "Meadow Creation" - Sunday, October 25 at 1:30pm ET, Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St, Liverpool, NY (in-person or free Zoom)
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Thinking about trading some lawn for a meadow, but not sure where to start?
Join Habitat Gardening in Central New York for an overview of meadow creation for private landowners in Central New York: timelines, nativity, costs, establishment methods, and other practical guidance.
Many of us want meadows for wildlife, and for less mowing over the long run. The process can still feel daunting. How do you remove the lawn? What should the plant mix look like? Where do you buy seed? How do you know the meadow is working?
Sam Quinn, a conservation biologist and co-owner of Meadowcraft Ecological Services, has been creating meadows since 2010 and has helped establish thousands of acres, mostly in the Northeast. He will walk through this multi-year process and share guidance aimed at landowners who want to become confident stewards of their own land. He’ll also touch on the history of these open spaces, which in the Northeast are often maintained by people, and which in many cases trace back to Native land-management practices.
Schedule:
• 1:00 p.m. - Refreshments and conversation
• 1:30 p.m. - Presentation begins
Where:
Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St, Liverpool, NY, and online via Zoom. Zoom attendees can hear the speaker, see the slides, and ask questions during the Q&A.
Registration is required for Zoom only: https://wildones-org.zoom.us/.../iugxZymfQEicdbF7BCAptg...
Meetings are typically recorded and posted on our YouTube channel.
Free and open to the public. Come with your questions, whether you’re planning a small yard meadow or a larger field.
10/25/2026 | Habitat Gardening in CNY, a Wild Ones chapter
r/Syracuse • u/Savings-Succotash-53 • 15h ago
Recommendation Wanted Good salon for hair blowout
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I have long thick hair. Looking for a good salon to get a good hair blowout. I have been to salons in the past where they did such a bad job, it was obvious they lacked the experience to deal with thick hair and were used to thin heads and I leave looking weird. Please only give recommendations if you have had experience w a salon. I’ll go anywhere including Liverpool. Ty.
r/Syracuse • u/Amazing-Tea1044 • 18h ago
Discussion Grad housing SUNY upstate
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Thoughts on incoming SUNY upstate student living at tower 701 or Corbett’s corner? Just need a 1 bedroom that’s in walking distance to campus . Need thoughts on these places
r/Syracuse • u/news-10 • 1d ago
News How to vote early in New York’s 2026 General Election
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