There was a time when Syracuse was a nice place to live—-that time has long since passed. The schools are some of the worst in New York state. Syracuse leads the country in vacant store fronts. The city is full of vacant and run down buildings. The winters are terrible, and snow removal service isn’t very good. read more
Convenience is a major perk of life in Syracuse. The center of the city proper is under 20 minutes from desirable suburbs, including places like Manlius, Baldwinsville and Liverpool. When you'd like to get away for the weekend, an easy drive gets you to the Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York. read more
Syracuse is home to Syracuse University, but with the fifth largest population in the state, this is not just a college town. Syracuse is everything and more. 2. A State Fair To End All State Fairs. More than 100 years ago, New York held its first state fair in Syracuse, which attracted thousands attendees. read more