Im new to Syracuse and stole this idea from the Portland subreddit to help me find new things to eat in the area.

Its your last meal in Syracuse, what are you having?

1. Entree

2. Side

3. Beverage

4. Dessert

They can be from different restaurants, cafes, bars etc.

I need a very small piece of acrylic cut for an aquarium lid. I used to be able to get this done at both lowes and home depot, but both have discontinued the service. I don’t want to spend $110 on a giant sheet and whatever the tools would cost as well. Does anyone else do this locally?

I have typically over prepared and over researched for every decision in my life, so now I am sharing the information I have gathered with you! While you can absolutely go vote and wing it, if you have the opportunity, research the candidates and Propositions and make informed choices.

Here is a good place to start:

https://voterlookup.elections.ny.gov/

Click where it says Click Here and fill out your info. That wil bring you to your Voter Details Screen. Along with Polling Place Information and Voter Information, it will also list your Voter District Information, which includes your

 Election District

 County Legislative District

 Senate District

 Assembly District

 Congressional District

 Town

 Ward

On my page I have a sample ballot which is basically what I will receive when I go vote. I can see what I'm eligible to vote for, everyone who is running, and the Propositions, and then can go research anything I want to learn more about.

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(I might make this next part a separate post, because while it was talked about a lot maybe 6 weeks ago, this is not being addressed enough currently imo)

Proposition 1 and 2

From a September 18 FB post by the Onondaga County Board of Elections:

Proposition 1 and Proposition 2 on this year's ballot concerns the term limits for County Executive and County Comptroller. Because of the unique nature of these propositions we are offering the following guide.

You can choose to support either propositions if you have a preference of 3 four-year terms or 4 four-year terms. You can vote yes on one and no on the other.

You can vote yes on both propositions. If both reach a majority than per the settlement agreement the one with the higher vote count will be enacted into law and written into the county charter.

You can vote no on both propositions. If neither gets a majority of votes than the status quo will be maintained and no term limits will be enacted.

I can't tell you how to vote, but what has been suggested has been:

YES to THREE 4-year terms; 12-year max

NO to FOUR 4-year terms; 16-year max

However there is a compelling argument as well for voting yes on both propositions. It is super confusing, and I feel that is on purpose. The part that says "If neither gets a majority of votes than the status quo will be maintained and no term limits will be enacted." is important. Clearly this is something I personally need to research more, and I am interested in what you all think.

for starters, i'm not trying to sell any services and have not been paid to make this post. i just know a lot of people in the area are looking for someone that does alternative cuts, styling, coloring, etc. i was one of those people!

the lovely Emily, emie_ann_beauty on Instagram, made my wildest dreams come to life. she's located in baldwinsville, which is syracuse area if you ask me.

i cannot recommend her enough! i've never been happier with my results. i mean, look at the last photo. that was my hair at the beginning of our appointment. she worked her magic!

Visiting Syracuse for a week, wanted to know if there were any cool comic shops or figure shops I should check out?

Any that may sell Figuarts, Mafex, and imports would be really cool!

Let me know please!

Hi! I recently welcomed an 8-week-old puppy into my home, and I’m currently looking for a reputable dog trainer. I was considering Sit Means Sit, but a friend mentioned that their training methods involve electronic collars, which is something I’d prefer to avoid, especially at such a young age. Im really hoping to find a trainer who uses positive reinforcement. Does anyone have recommendations for trainers who take this approach?

She was pretty old and looked discombobulated. She was at the intersection of Smith/Erie at the bike light waiting for a green.

Yikes.

We built now.me to answer the "what should we do tonight?" question without digging through five different sites.

It's completely free.

The Syracuse live events website lists things to do, shows, concerts, and events coming up around town. Worth a look if you're planning the weekend.

The app (iPhone / iOS / Android) goes beyond events. Open it wherever you are and it shows what's nearby right now: restaurants, bars, museums, and other things to do.

We are actively working on it, so feedback from people who live here is really valuable. If something's missing or wrong for Syracuse, let me know in the comments or by DM.

Hello! My boyfriend and I wanted to take JCPenny style (yk the ones with the backgrounds and awkward poses) photos for our 6th anniversary. We want to do it in our Halloween costumes but are envisioning the classic backdrop style. This isn’t a must have though, we’re just trying to find someone/a place that would be willing. A lot of photographers in the area are really booked out or focused on weddings. Any recommendations would be appreciated!

We’ve heard your feedback, and we’re excited to share some good news: Syracuse.com stories are now paywall-free for Redditors when shared as link posts, no matter who posts them.

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Moved to Camillus this summer and have been working full-time remote at home. Starting to get a little cabin fever which I assume will only get worse as the winter weather sets in.

Can anyone recommend a place to hang for a couple hours a couple of times a week?

I’m mostly engaged in solo work on a laptop, so WiFi (free or paid if necessary) is a must. When engaged in meetings I wear headphones but need to be able to speak at normal volume, not whisper into a mic.

Looking to move closer to the city because of commute times. Anyone live near the railroad tracks in Minoa? Positives or negatives? I've seen a few houses pop up that look great but I hesitate because of the tracks.

Hey there, anyone have seats available for the Niagara - Syracuse exhibition tomorrow at Keybank Center? Let me know, thanks.

Hey everyone! I’m passing through Syracuse on a road trip and would love some advice from people who know the city. I’m Brazilian and always enjoy getting a feel for a place through its food, history, and nightlife.

If you had a day to show someone around, where would you take them? Also looking for a restaurant worth eating at and a good bar to grab a drink.

Appreciate any recommendations!

I’ve an appointment in Syracuse next Friday. I don’t know when I’ll be done. I need an Uber ride back to Oswego to work. I’m wondering how easy it is to find one on Friday morning from 9 to 10am? I’m not booking atm because I don’t know when I’ll be done. Will appreciate some advice, thanks!

Come hear vocal jazz standards as well as other popular favorites! One performance only on 10/24 at 7:30 pm. Park Central Presbyterian Church, 504 East Fayette Street, Syracuse, NY. Tickets $15 at the door.

$100+ million for your pet project is cool. But a $12,000 per year raise for 2 election commissioners (less than half of what they asked for) requires “exercising restraint.” I can’t wait for someone to beat him and he goes the fuck away.

I hope the legislature overrides the veto and shoves it back in his dumb ass face.
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Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon vetoed raises approved by the legislature for the county’s two election commissioners.

The commissioners currently make $99,973. They haven’t received a raise since 2020.

Commissioners Kevin Ryan and Dustin Czarny came before the legislature during their budget hearing seeking a salary of $130,165.

The legislators instead added a $12,000 raise for each position to the budget.

McMahon said those raises aren’t a good use of tax dollars.
“At a time when many Onondaga County families are struggling to meet everyday expenses, we must exercise restraint in spending taxpayer dollars,” McMahon wrote in his veto message. “I cannot support a 14 percent salary increase for commissioners whose positions permit outside employment and who have been confirmed to receive outside income.”

Ryan, a Republican, said he had no comment on McMahon’s veto of his raise.

Czarny, a Democrat, said it was “unfair” and that he was exploring his options. He said he is busy working every day until the election is over but plans to sit down with a lawyer afterwards.

“It seems like an excuse for the county executive to continue his partisan attacks on this position,” Czarny said. “I don’t know what his reason is, but I can tell you it’s not the reason he put in his veto message.”

Czarny said that their positions are the only county employee positions to not get cost of living raises. He also said they are the only board of elections commissioners in the state to not receive raises in the past seven years.
In 2020, Republican legislators tried to cut the pay for the job. Democrats claimed it was retaliation against Czarny, who had been outspoken on issues like early voting and legislative redistricting.

Instead, legislators changed the jobs toremove an annual cost of living increase. That means for six years, the salary has not changed.

Ryan, speaking before the legislature, said $130,165 is the amount they would be getting in 2027, if they did receive cost of living adjustments.

McMahon cites outside income as a reason to not grant the raises.

Czarny’s outside work for Uber came under fire in 2019, when then County Comptroller Matthew Beadnell filed a complaint against Czarny, alleging he drove for Uber while on the clock.

District Attorney William Fitzpatrick investigated and cleared Czarny.

Czarny said Thursday that he occasionally still drives for Uber.

“There’s plenty of positions in Onondaga County that did cost of living increases that have outside income allowed,” Czarny said. “It’s unfair treatment.”

The county legislature could override McMahon’s veto, if they had 12 votes. The override would require a special session, that would also require 12 votes to hold, said Ruthnie Angrand, director of legislative communications. There will not be a special session for an override, Angrand said.

https://www.syracuse.com/news/2026/10/mcmahon-vetoes-raises-for-onondaga-county-election-commissioners.html

Link : https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/aags-community-cat-shelter-building-workshop?fbclid=IwdGRjcAVHdZBjbGNrBUd1eGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHBkb2YFc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEeT_rpKR78p-FX631B6GpxNgL4iDzgUHUi3WYoMrWTZDpCxY_bHxixNcYkWWs_aem_Pp48lYDKAHRpPxcbf2QUgw

Haven't flown in a few months and I know this tends to change a lot, but from past experience I almost never needed more than 10 minutes for security.

I have an afternoon Wednesday flight, should 1.5 hours be a good margin?