Syracuse, NY is a vibrant city full of history and plenty of activities to enjoy. It has something for everyone, from its parks and historic sites to its vibrant culture, entertainment options, and sports teams. The city is known for its college basketball team, Syracuse University Orange, and their long-standing rivalry with the Georgetown Hoyas. Visitors flock to the Carrier Dome to watch the games. Another main attraction in the city is the Erie Canal Museum which provides a unique look at how transportation shaped life in Central New York State. The annual Jazz Fest brings in music enthusiasts while the MOST provides educational fun for the whole family. Shopping lovers can explore Armory Square or visit one of the many malls around town. There's never a dull moment in this great city! Reviews of Syracuse, NY generally reflect its status as an exciting destination with plenty to offer visitors. Those that have visited often rave about all the attractions the city has to offer from its many parks and museums to restaurants and shopping options. They especially appreciate how easy it is to get around thanks to public transportation options like Centro buses and trains. Many also speak fondly of Syracuse's friendly people who are more than willing to help guests explore all that their beloved city has to offer!
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Looking to relocate to Syracuse - 11/6/2009
For a job at the university--now living in eastern washington--is Syracuse as dreary as people say? I am not a cloudy all the time person--what is it like to leave
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Cheap but nice - 9/29/2009
Syracuse is cheap but nice. With 2 roommates I pay about 500 a month in rent and
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Poor Self-Image Plagues the City of Syracuse - 7/27/2009
For anyone unfamiliar with Syracuse, I think it is important for you to realize what many of us here think of ourselves and the place we live first before you take any of the comments to heart. One of the area's biggest problems, and this is not just coming from a resident but was also identified in the 2007 American Institute of Architects' plan for the city, is the poor self-image and illogical desire of many residents to put themselves and Syracuse down any chance they get.
Like all Upstate New York cities, Syracuse suffered quite a bit from the loss of industrial jobs and good paying blue collar positions beginning in the 1970's and continuing into the late 1990's. Having lost the very institutions which provided a sense of identity and pride that came from living in a hard-working, American idustrial center, many people never seem to get enough opportunities to bemoan the city's "deplorable" state and impending doom. Being a post-industrial city of over 135,000, it
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4 Seasons in One Day - 5/6/2009
Syracuse is known for "changable" weather. Like the Day I got married in April many years ago. The sun was bright in the morning, it rained by noon, and by 3 pm it was snowing. We have a huge amount of snow in the winter, around 150 inches or more, rarely less. But this only makes or springs more beautiful........because of the long long winter. If you are into winter sports...you're gonna love it
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Economy - 4/2/2009
Though we are having job loss, which now is reaching unemployment about 9-10%
the economy is still holding fairly strong. Conservative as this area is, people are carefully about spending and that does hurt some of the business in are area. We seem to have a positive attitude just the
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Snow - 4/1/2009
If you like a lot of snow, Syracuse is the place to be. The first snow is like white diamonds, beautiful. But than it goes on and on and on. The political state leaves a lot to be desired. Think about the Boston tea party. Taxes is a priority for the whole state. Up, up and away. My goal is to do the same
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openness - 12/19/2008
politcally conservative and cautious
not especially open to new or bold ideas
weather is
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taxes, taxes, taxes - 8/18/2008
Upstate NY is a beautiful place to live, but unfortunatley everything is taxes so high it makes it hard to have a good quality of life here. I live in a home valued at approx 230,000.00 between school tax and property taxes my husband and I pay 11,000.00 per year. In a community not far from ours homes in the same price range have yearly tax bills of about 17,000.00 per year. The price of gas has been consistently .10-.12 higher than in neighboring states, this is because NY has more taxes places on gas. Like I said, it's a beautiful state but who can afford to live
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