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Syracuse, N.Y.
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An old friend from CNY’s Halloween past is missing. Oscar, the Lord of Darkness, a 14-foot, 1,700-pound animated green and yellow ogre, hasn't been seen for 26 years. Nostalgic Central New Yorkers are still looking for the former Switz's icon.
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Dre’chir Whitfield, @syracuse1848's new and first-ever nightlife coordinator, beat out more than 75 people for the job. Whitfield and her partner moved to Central New York from Las Vegas in June 2025. She sees her newness to Syracuse as a benefit.
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Charlie Miller @hoosiercuse took one for the team this week when he stopped by Riley's on the Northside for their annual Testicle Festival. The sliced, breaded and fried dish (bison, this year) is free and available until the end of the month on Saturday.
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The annual CNY Pride Parade and Festival, which takes place every June during Pride Month and can attract tens of thousands of people, will move to Chevy Court at the New York State Fairgrounds in 2027. The event is scheduled for Saturday, June 26.
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The new owner of Di Lauro’s Bakery in Syracuse knows the first question customers will ask. He grew up eating the bread, too. No, he’s not changing it.
After 118 years in the Di Lauro family, the North Side bakery has been sold to Anthony Mondello.
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Relatively new DeWitt restaurant Yummy Thai has a tight menu, handcrafted Thai tea and coffee, flavorful soups and curries and a bustling to-go business. Or you can dine in, as critic @JacobPucci did.
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Costumed mischief will be in full effect this week with dozens of parties and events to celebrate Halloween. There are also quieter ways to enjoy the last week of October. See nearly 50 things to do:
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A new golf simulator sports bar and restaurant opened across the street from Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona. The Bunker will be a destination for groups to play and party over food and drinks. It’s also family friendly.
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🥪 @hoosiercuse has been on the hunt for delicious sandwiches at Syracuse-area restaurants and bars. Some are top sellers, some are lesser-known. If you've missed any of the stories (39 and counting), Charlie's compiled them all in one place.
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Family-owned Springside Farm in Pompey welcomed two young Highland cows to its expanded animal barn and introduced other interactive features this season. Springside is open Friday-Sunday until Oct. 25 for its fall harvest activities.
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Rise N Shine, the Syracuse diner known for Instagram-ready breakfasts, elaborate milkshakes and a menu that turns brunch into a spectacle, is expanding into Clay.
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Critic Linda Lowen raves about Covey Theater's "Congressman Cassidy Brown," from its tight, flawless script, unforgettable characters and onstage relationships to the staging and acting. There are only three performances left.
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Hundreds of colorful fish are swimming, eating and growing in big blue tubs on the top floor of the new Harborview Aquarium, which is scheduled to open later this year.
Assistant curator Meeghan Byrne is excited to inspire the next generation.
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Four hip-hop stars take the stage this week and spooky season continues with several events. Bring your earplugs to Monster Jam, get tickets for excellent community theater productions, join the all-vegan food festival and more.
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Three sharks arrived at Syracuse's Crouse Health Harborview Aquarium yesterday. The sandbar sharks had a big journey to Central New York, traveling by truck from Florida to Syracuse. Only @syracusedotcom & This is CNY were there to see the sharks arrive.
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Oneida Community Mansion House has planned an immersive, inventive fundraiser Oct. 17 to support its preservation and restoration of the historic landmark, the former home of the utopian Oneida Community.
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On Oct. 18, Syracuse Police and Vera House will co-host a self-protection workshop for women, with physical defense techniques and practical information about patterns of abuse, safety tips and preventative measures.
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Scientists at @SyracuseU have made a breakthrough discovery, disproving a scientific norm held since 1972 about organisms that live in harsh or extreme environments.
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Joey Salvagni and Dan Hamon want to enhance the small-town feel in Solvay, giving residents more places to gather and spend time. Salvagni's latest project, Pressed Caffe and Roastery, is now open on Milton Avenue.
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Inspired by the Central New York landscape as well as the mythological story of Sisyphus, artists Sydney Schultz and Laura Reeder are collaborating on an art installation in a Syracuse city park.
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