ABOUT THE CITY
Syracuse is a city located in central New York. The city has functioned as a major crossroads over the last two centuries, first between the Erie Canal and its branch canals, then of the railway network. Today, Syracuse is located by the intersection of Interstates 90 and 81, and its airport is the largest in the region. Syracuse is home to Syracuse University, a major research university, as well as several smaller colleges and professional schools. Syracuse’s top employers are now primarily in education and in the service industry. University Hill is Syracuse’s fastest growing neighborhood, fueled by expansions by Syracuse University and Upstate Medical University (a division of the State University of New York), as well as dozens of small medical office complexes. Syracuse has true four-season weather in all its glory. Spring showers bring flowers and lush greenery. In summer use the local beaches to cool off. Fall brings the bright colors of fire to trees and landscapes. And winter, Syracuse continually wins the Golden Snowball Award, among Upstate cities. Boasting 115.6 inches on average, the Syracuse metro area receives more snow on average than any other large city in the United States. Look forward to the winter beauty and outdoor fun like skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and sledding.
About Syracuse
Syracuse is a city in the central part of New York State, about 250 miles northwest of Manhattan. It’s home to about 150,000 people, and another 600,000 live in the metro area. The city is the hub of education in central New York, with its top employers being part of the state’s higher education system. Syracuse was named after the original Syracuse, a city in Italy, that also was once a major hub for salt production.
The first Europeans to the area were French missionaries who set up camp in the 1600s, but the mission was short lived after they got a chilly reception from the Native Onondaga and Mohawk tribes.
Climate
| Month | Low | High | Precipitation | |||
| Jan | 14.0°F | 31.4°F | 2.60 in | |||
| Feb | 15.5°F | 33.5°F | 2.12 in | |||
| Mar | 24.2°F | 43.1°F | 3.02 in | |||
| Apr | 34.9°F | 55.7°F | 3.39 in | |||
| May | 45.8°F | 68.5°F | 3.39 in | |||
| Jun | 54.6°F | 77.0°F | 3.71 in | |||
| Jul | 60.1°F | 81.7°F | 4.02 in | |||
| Aug | 58.8°F | 79.6°F | 3.56 in | |||
| Sept | 51.1°F | 71.4°F | 4.15 in | |||
| Oct | 40.4°F | 59.8°F | 3.20 in | |||
| Nov | 32.0°F | 47.4°F | 3.77 in | |||
| Dec | 20.9°F | 36.3°F | 3.12 in |
By Car
Interstate 81 runs north-south through Syracuse, and provides access to Canada to the north, and then Pennsylvania to the south. Also marks the border between University Hill and Downtown Syracuse.
Interstate 90 is a tollway that’s also known as the New York State Thruway. It runs east-west just north of the city and connects Syracuse with Rochester, Buffalo, Albany, and New York City.
Interstate 690 runs east-west through the city, and provides access to Syracuse’s northwestern and eastern suburbs. It meets Interstate 81 downtown in a complicated intersection, and connects with I-90 to the northwest.
Interstate 481 loops around downtown to the east and continues to Lake Ontario.
U.S. Highway 20 passes south of Syracuse, it connects to Boston and Seattle, east-west.
License & Registration InformationPublic Transportation
Bus
Central New York Regional Transportation Authority
Wm F. Walsh Transportation Center
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
Syracuse, NY 13208
315-442-3400
www.centro.org
Syracuse is served by the Central New York Regional Transportation Authority, known as Centro. Centro operates bus service in Syracuse and its suburbs, as well as Syracuse University’s shuttle routes, which are free to students with ID.
Greyhound and Trailways Services also operate long distance bus schedules out of the Walsh Transportation Center.
Rail
Amtrak
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
Syracuse, NY 13208
(800) 872-7245
www.amtrak.com
The city is on Amtrak’s Empire Service, Lake Shore Limited, and Maple Leaf lines.
The Empire Service runs from Niagara Falls to New York Penn Station a few times a day, with stops in major cities along the way. The Maple Leaf Line follows the same path, except it continues through to Toronto. The Lake Shore Limited connects west from Buffalo to Chicago through Cleveland and Toledo.
Air Transportation
Syracuse Hancock International
(315) 454-4330
Syracuse is served by the Syracuse Hancock International Airport. The airport is in Salina, NY, about 10 minutes northwest of downtown Syracuse. The two terminals handle daily flights to major cities on the eastern half of the United States. US Airways is by far the most dominant carrier; it uses the first 11 of the airports 27 gates.
| Major CarriersAmerican Eagle | .(800) 433-7300 |
| Continental | (800) 525-0280 |
| Delta | (800) 221-1212 |
| JetBlue | (800) 538-2583 |
| Northwest | (800) 225-2525 |
| United Express | (800) 241-6522 |
| USAirways | (800) 428-4322 |
Other airlines that operate include Comair (a Delta affiliate), CommutAir (a Continental affiliate), Allegheny, Mesa, Trans States, Colgan Air, Piedmont, Chautaqua, and Shuttle America (affiliates of USAirways).
Local Phone Numbers
Area Code for Syracuse is 315
| Emergency | 911 |
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| Police 511 S. State St. Syracuse, NY 13202 www.syracusepolice.org |
(315) 442-5200 |
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| Fire 607 Public Safety Building 511 S. State Street Syracuse, NY 13202 |
(315) 473-5525 |
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| City Hall 233 East Washington Street City Hall, Room 203 Syracuse, NY 13202 www.syracuse.ny.us |
(315) 448-8005 |
| Dept of Parks and Recreation 412 Spencer St Syracuse, NY 13204 |
(315) 473-4330 |
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| Dept of Public Works | (315) 448-CITY |
| Water Billing 106 City Hall Syracuse, NY 13202 |
(315) 448-8238 |
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| Electricity and Gas | |
| National Grid 300 Erie Boulevard West Syracuse, NY 13202 |
(800) 642-4272 |
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| ATT Phone Service www.att.com |
(800) 288-2747 |
Television
| 3 | WSTM | NBC | |
| 5 | WTVH | CBS | |
| 9 | WSYR | ABC | |
| 14 | WSTQ | The CW | |
| 24 | WCNY | PBS | |
| 43 | WNYS | My Network TV | |
| 56 | WSPX | Independent | |
| 68 | WSYT | FOX |
Time Warner Cable
6005 Fair Lakes Rd
E. Syracuse, NY 13057
(315) 634-6000
Radio
| AM | ||
| 570 | WSYR | News/Talk |
| 620 | WHEN | Sports |
| 1050 | WSEN | Oldies |
| 1260 | WNSS | Sports |
| 1390 | WFBL | Talk |
| 1490 | WOLF | Radio Disney |
| 1540 | WSIV | Religious |
| FM | ||
| 88.3 | WAER | NPR |
| 89.1 | WJPZ | Syracuse University |
| 90.3 | WRVD | Public (SUNY Syracuse) |
| 90.5 | WBXL | (Baldwinsville Schools) |
| 91.3 | WCNY | NPR |
| 92.1 | WSEN | Oldies |
| 93.1 | WNTQ | Contemporary Pop |
| 94.5 | WYYY | Adult Contemporary |
| 95.7 | WAQX | Active Rock |
| 99.1/99.5 | WTKW | Classic Rock |
| 100.9 | WKRL | Modern Rock |
| 101.3 | WSCP | Classic Country |
| 102.1 | WZUN | Adult Contemporary |
| 102.9 | WMHR | Religious |
| 103.5 | W278AH | Religious |
| 104.7 | WBBS | Country |
| 105.1 | WWDG | Contemporary Pop |
| 105.9 | WLTI | Lite Rock |
| 106.9 | WPHR | Urban Adult Contemporary |
| 107.9 | WWHT | Hits |
Newspapers
The Syracuse Post-Standard
Clinton Square
P.O. Box 4915,
Syracuse, N.Y. 13221
(315) 470-0011
Syracuse’s major daily newspaper is The Syracuse Post-Standard. It publishes four editions for Syracuse and the surrounded counties in the metro area. Circulation is around 120,000.
New York Times
(800) NYTIMES
New York Post
(800) 552-7678
The New York Times and New York Post are also readily available and widely read in the region.
The Daily Orange
744 Ostrom Ave.
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 443-2314
The Daily Orange is the Newspaper of Syracuse University and SUNY ESF students, but it’s pretty widely distributed in University Hill and Armory Square.
Museums
Erie Canal Museum
318 Erie Blvd East Rte 5
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 471-0593
http://www.eriecanalmuseum.org/
The Erie Canal Museum is located inside an authentic weigh lock building along the canal that used to be used to determine ship fares through the canal. It has interactive exhibits detailing the planning and construction of the canal.
Museum of Science & Technology
500 S Franklin St
Syracuse, NY
(315) 425-0747
The Museum of Science and Technology houses a ton of interactive science exhibits in its three stories and has an IMAX theater next door. Climbing walls, a giant kaleidoscope and mazes, and more should keep you entertained and educated for hours.
Art
Everson Museum of Art
401 Harrison St
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 474-6064
The Everson is known for its ceramics and for 19th and 20th century American art collections. Jackson Pollock is one of the painters featured in its galleries. There’s also a café and gift shop.
The Warehouse Gallery
350 West Fayette St
Syracuse, NY 13202
This new gallery is housed in a former furniture warehouse and promotes local to international artists in all types of media. It presents workshops and lectures and has a lecture hall and conference room.
Delavan Art Gallery
501 West Fayette St
Syracuse, NY 13202
877-335-2826
The gallery is in an old farm equipment factory and shows a large variety of art. Many local artists’ studios are located on the top floors of the gallery’s building.
Pubic Spaces
Clinton Square
100 Clinton St (Clinton and Water St)
Syracuse, NY
www.clintonsquare.com
Clinton Square is the downtown’s centerpiece. It has a fountain and hosts many of Syracuse’s festivals over the summer, like Taste of Syracuse and the Jazz festival. In the winter, it’s home to a spectacular ice rink.
Columbus Circle
Onondaga and Jefferson St
Syracuse, NY
Columbus Circle is home to the city’s two cathedrals, as well as the court house and county government. It hosts the Arts and Crafts Festival in July, which draws 70,000 visitors from across the country.
Community Plaza
Harrison and State St
Syracuse, NY
Community Plaza is where the Everson Museum of art is located on the southeast side of the downtown. Fountains, a lighted reflecting pool, and nice landscaping make it a nice place to have lunch or walk around.
Hanover Square
Warren and Water St
Syracuse, NY
Just a block from Clinton Square, Hanover Square holds daily lunchtime entertainment over the summer, like music or dancing. There’re monthly block parties too, and in the winter the square holds Winterfest. It’s one of the more popular mixed-use areas in Syracuse.
Sports
Syracuse SkyChiefs
One Tex Simone Drive
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 474-7833
The SkyChiefs are Major League Baseball’s Toronto Jay’s Triple A affiliate. They’ve won the league championship seven times.
Syracuse Crunch
War Memorial at Oncenter
800 South State St
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 473-4444
The Crunch are affiliated with the NHL’s Columbus Blue Jackets. They play at the War Memorial at Oncenter.
College Sports
Syracuse University Orange
Carrier Dome
900 Irving Ave
Syracuse, NY 13244
Box Office: (888) 366-3849
Administration: (315) 443-2385
Syracuse University sports are the most popular sporting events in town. The university has had innumerable nationally-ranked teams over the years in basketball, football, and other sports.
Shopping
Armory Square
Franklin St at Clinton St
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 422-8284
An old armory building anchors Syracuse’s downtown. The area is filled with restaurants, shops, boutiques, and attractions. Franklin, West Fayette, and Dalton streets are the heart of the neighborhood.
Carousel Center
9090 Carousel Center Dr
Syracuse, NY 13290
(315) 466-7000
The Carousel Center is the biggest mall in central New York. It has more than 150 stores, a movie theater, food court, and a renovated carousel. There are also casual dining options for those who want to sit down and take a break from shopping.
Performing Arts
Syracuse Symphony Orchestra
411 Montgomery St Suite 40
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 424-8222
The Syracuse Symphony Orchestra performs around 200 concerts annually for 250,000 people. It was founded in the 1960s and has 79 members. The orchestra also tours and has released numerous albums.
Clinton String Quartet
210 Onondaga Ave.
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 471-0315
Four members of the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra formed this string quartet that performs not only in concerts, but also for weddings, families, and corporate or community events.
Outdoor Recreation
Syracuse Dept of Parks, Recreation, and Youth Programs
412 Spencer Street
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 473-4330
Syracuse has more than 170 recreation areas maintained by the department, the ones listed below are some of the highlights.
Rosamond Gifford Zoo
One Conservation Pl
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-8511
600 animals call this zoo home. The zoo is inside of Burnet Park and is open year round. It also takes place in a variety of education and conservation efforts.
Education
Community Colleges
Community colleges exist for two major purposes. The first is to serve as a bridge from high school to college by providing courses for transfer toward a bachelor’s degree. Four out of 10 collegebound high-school graduates start their college education this way.
The second function of community colleges is to prepare students for the job market by offering entry-level career training as well as courses for adult students who want to upgrade their skills for the workplace. They often offer programs that are not available at four-year schools, like fashion design.
Liberal Arts Colleges
Liberal arts colleges offer a broad base of courses in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences. Most are private and focus mainly on undergraduate students. Classes tend to be small and personal attention is available.
Online Learning
Recent years have witnessed the rise of online degree programs, to allow the busy professional a chance to work at their own pace from the comfort of their home on the path to getting a degree. The costs to students are typically the same as for traditional classes— and financial aid is equally available—while the cost to the institution can be much less.
There are online universities ranging from legitimate distance learning systems to fly-by-night degree-mills. It’s important to research a particular institution before deciding to enroll in their system. Generally, brick-and-mortar schools that also offer online classes are the safest, though there are plenty of fully accredited online universities out there.
Nearly 3 million students are believed to be taking online classes at institutions of higher education in the United States this year. That number has been growing about 25% a year recently. Now, virtually all public higher education institutions, as well as a vast majority of private, for-profit institutions, now offer online classes. By contrast, only about half of private, nonprofit schools offer them. Online schools offer everything from Associate’s degrees to Doctoral programs with available emphases in everything from Business Administration to Criminal Justice to Nursing. Some programs require students to attend some campus classes or orientations, but many are delivered completely online. Online courses generally require a computer with a broadband connection, but are now a serious option for the busy professional.
Public vs. Private
Public colleges are usually less expensive, particularly for in-state residents. They get most of their money from the state or local government. Private colleges rely on tuition, fees, endowments, and other private sources. Private colleges are usually smaller and can offer more personalized attention and often more prestige.
Universities
Generally, a university is bigger than a college and offers more majors and research facilities. Class size often reflects institutional size and some classes may taught by graduate students.
Upper Division
Upper-division schools offer the last two years of undergraduate study, usually in specialized programs leading to a bachelor’s degree. Students then generally transfer to an upper-division college after completing an associate degree or after finishing a second year of study at a four-year college.
Colleges & Universities
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY 13244
315-443-1870
Syracuse University is a major research university and the areas largest employer. It has an enrollment of about 19,000 student, a third of which are grad students.
State University of New York
Upstate Medical University
750 East Adams Street
Syracuse, NY 13210-2375
315-464-5540
The Upstate Medical University is the SUNY system’s med school, and has one of the top hospitals in the area attached to it.
Le Moyne College
1419 Salt Springs Rd
Syracuse, NY 13214
(315) 445-4100
Le Moyne is a Jesuit college that has a little over 3,500 students attending in 29 different majors.
Onondaga Community College
4941 Onondaga Rd
Syracuse, NY 13215
(315) 498-2622
Onondaga Community College has three campuses in and around the city.
SUNY Empire State College
219 Walton Street
Syracuse, NY 13202-1226
(315) 472-5730
Empire State College has braches throughout the state and is designed to be a very flexible education system. The college is very involved in distance learning and is flexible with student needs.
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
(607) 254-4636
Cornell University is the youngest of the Ivy League schools. It’s in Ithaca, about an hour south of Syracuse.
Ithaca College
Ithaca College
953 Danby Road
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-3011
Ithaca College has about 6,000 undergrads and offers more than 100 programs of study in five schools.
Public Schools
Syracuse City Schools
725 Harrison Street
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 435-4499
Voter Registration
New York Board of Elections
40 Steuben St
Albany, NY 12207
(518) 474-6220
To Vote in New York, you must be:
– A United States citizen.
– 18 years old by the date of the election
– Live at your current address at least 30 days prior to an election.
– Not be in jail, or on parole, for a felony conviction.
– Submit your registration application 25 days prior to the date of election.
You can register in person at the County Board of Elections or register when you apply for or renew your driver license. Also, you can register by phone by calling (800) FOR-VOTE or by filling out a form online at the New York Board of Elections Website.
Library
Onondaga County Public Library
447 South Salina St
Syracuse, NY 13202
315-435-1800
The library has 8 city branches along with 2 libraries within community centers. The library also serves 20 suburban libraries within the county. The collection includes not just books but also magazines, newspapers, audiovisual materials, and internet access.
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