CNY

Report says commute to Syracuse below average
By Gina Marie Lazara
March 10, 2011 - 2:52am
Drivers' 16.8-minute commute to work considered below average

Although it may not seem like it, the average drive to work for people commuting to Syracuse is considered below average compared to cities throughout America, according to The Post-Standard.

Gaffes and gags with the 'world famous' Gallagher
By Nathan Mattise
November 8, 2010 - 8:14pm
The comedic has-been offended his Fulton bowling alley audience more than he entertained it.

Lakeview Lanes is like any other bowling alley in Central New York. It’s a large facility with more than 20 lanes hosting men’s, women’s and mixed leagues. It’s offset from the road along Route 3 in Fulton, N.Y., just 10 minutes or so past the heart of town.  Lining the top of the building, a giant red sign sits atop an even larger bowling pin. You can’t miss it.

Economist says CNY stores will add up to 1,000 more jobs this holiday season
By Marissa Perlman
October 22, 2010 - 2:09pm
A New York State Department of Labor economist said today that he foresees local stores to hire almost 1,000 more works this year than last year.

According to New York State Department of Labor Economist, Roger Evans, "It's going to be a good year."  According to The Post-Standard, now is the time to apply for retail jobs because stores are preparing to handle the predicted increase in business around the holidays. Evans says that he predicts local businesses to hire 1,000 more workers compared to last year. 

Mob experiment unfolds in downtown Syracuse
By Jillian Anthony
August 1, 2010 - 8:22am
Participants performed and danced in unison Saturday, beginning in Columbus Circle, as part of the Syracuse MP3 Experiment.

Dozens of people armed with umbrellas and MP3 players following a man in a lobster costume took over Columbus Circle in Syracuse on Saturday as part of a public improvisation theater act.

A race to search survivors in Chili
By Feiran Lei
March 1, 2010 - 1:13pm
Plus, a 20-foot snowman in LaFayette and Johnny Weir responds to remarks.

Chile races to search for survivors Monday after the 8.8 magnitude quake ravaged it on Saturday. The death toll now stands at 708, according to CNN.

CNY Jazz Orchestra Finds the Happy Medium
By Jessica Novak
November 1, 2009 - 7:33pm
The CNY Jazz Orchestra with special guests Joe Riposo and Steve Brown delivered a Friday night performance that lived up to its title: "Legends of Upstate New York, Part I."

 

Jazz can be a tricky genre to understand and appreciate. However, the Friday, October 30 performance of the CNY Jazz...

'Reel' intimacy
By Nathan Mattise
October 1, 2009 - 1:32pm
Manlius Art Cinema provides an intimate, independent alternative to traditional movie theaters.

If you’re heading to the Manlius Art Cinema for showtime, don’t expect to find the crowded parking lot and long lines you’re accustomed to at the local Regal Theater. In fact, you could drive right by the small theater because it’s subtly nestled between a local pottery shop and an embroidery store. Once inside, you may even need to run out to an ATM because of the cash-only policy (in place because credit card fees would drive the ticket prices up).