The balloting begins for the 22nd annual Best of Syracuse poll! The Syracuse New Times inaugurated its Best of Syracuse poll in 1997, asking readers to select their favorites in a wide range of categories. For the 22nd annual event, we’re again asking readers to choose from more than 100 categories covering food, arts, media, services and more. The initial ballot is still fairly hefty, which is where readers can help us whittle down to a more manageable number. So click below and start voting! Make no mistake that area businesses are highly pleased whenever they are named the Best…
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The New York State Blues Festival will descend on Syracuse once again, promising three days of a good time. The free event began in 1992 and is one of the largest of its kind in the Northeast. When the sun starts to go down, the bands start up, with local favorites from across the state playing on the main stage. For some budding artists, the idea of playing at Blues Fest is like a dream — group The Roustabouts has two SU grads who said so themselves in a recent interview with the New Times. The festival is composed of both a main…
Are you intimidated by your local gym? Are you trying to have fun with your fitness? Are you jealous of all your neighbors who can cool off and swim around in their own pools? If you answered yes to any of those questions, you may be in luck. As part of our most recent Summer Times seasonal edition, we’ve compiled a directory of places to go in Onondaga County if you’re looking to get in shape, stay fit or just have fun moving your body. There’s also sporting venues, for those who are more comfortable in the stands — or who…
Well, readers, it looks like the good weather is finally rolling in. What better way to soak up those sun rays while they last than heading outdoors! The whole of Central New York is blessed with rolling hills and scenic locales perfect for getting lost in nature, but Onondaga County, in particular, has some hidden (or not-so-hidden) gems from Mother Nature. Get ready to paddle, bike and picnic your heart out this season as we break down 22 local venues and parks for the upcoming season. The list was curated in honor of our special Summer Times edition, but many of…
We at The Syracuse New Times pride ourselves on being the go-to location for all our readers’ events needs. So much so that a central part of our mission statement is helping Syracuse and Central New York residents plan their weekends time, so not a moment of free time is wasted. We don’t want anyone out there to ever feel caught off guard or surprised by a missed opportunity. And what kind of alternative news outlet would we be if we didn’t uphold that same ideology at the busiest and most free season of the year: summer! Below is every summer…
If you’ve been keeping up with the New Times, you know that the concept of “buying local” hasn’t left the hearts of Central New Yorkers. Across the region, brick-and-mortar shops are opening to support local artisans and give them a permanent place to sell goods. But what about some of the original DIY-ers of history: farmers? If you’re looking to bring some “local love” to your diet and dinner table, a farmers market can be the best place to start. With temperatures warming up, it’s almost time to see fruits, veggies, flowers and anything else from mother nature dotting long tables…
The Syracuse New Times, one of the oldest alternative newsweeklies in America, quietly celebrated its 49th anniversary in February. But don’t expect us to be laying low in February 2019, when we will be celebrating 50 years as your reliable arts and entertainment alt-weekly. There will be plenty of special occasions to mark our birthday throughout 2019, so stay tuned and keep reading. We’ve covered plenty of events throughout those five decades, including several mayoral administrations, a few Woodstock mega-concerts and one mega-mall. We’ve also noted numerous changes along the way, from the visual makeover at the New York State Fair to the stylish morphing of Jim Boeheim’s courtside apparel. And we’ve had…
Local theater companies and personalities are nominated for 2017 SALT Awards.
You nominated, you voted, now here are your Best of Syracuse winners for 2017!
The Best of Syracuse Categories are in!
The balloting begins for the 21st annual poll.
The New Times recently took home some hardware from a trio of local news organizations.
Meet March’s employee of the month: Christopher Malone.
Meet January’s employee of the month: Robin Turk.
Meet December’s employee of the month: Tom Tartaro.