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Stop exaggerating Sean. You don't even live here. Also, it's Pavone's, not Pazone's.
Also, the snow gets taken care of in a timely manner. So, it's not like the world ends in the winter. It also varies in terms of snowfall.
As a young person, look into Westcott/University, the village of Liverpool(or close by), Eastwood, Downtown and Tipperary Hill, among a few other possibilities.
I have to say I've not heard of nearly any of them but it does say this seasons Criminal Minds has alot of Syracuse. I love that show.
I hope its not like Oneida's big TV show. Law and Order was in Oneida (I'm not sure if they actually came here) and the bad guys brother was a professor at Oneida University. HUH??
By the way, where are you coming from? You might like Little Italy or the Prospect Hill area near St. Joseph's Hospital. That would put you closer to Downtown.
I am a 24 y/o RN who is moving to Syracuse and sometimes I feel as though the area has no identity, no real history.
Cities in the northeast which are comparable in size and population, such as Pittsburgh PA, Providence RI, New Haven CT, all have rich histories and identities that the people who reside there feel great pride in. Pittsburgh has its industrial history and its forested mountains. It has a dynamic economy and a strong healthcare and university system. Providence has its historical buildings and New England beauty, and an Ivy League university. New Haven has its strong political connections and its closeness to NYC. It also has Yale. Syracuse has... what? It's an island in the barren fields of upstate NY with a decent private university. Movies are filmed and set in these other medium sized cities, because of their rich identities that people nationwide are familiar with. When was the last time a film was set in the plain, grassy fields surrounding Syracuse?
Syracuse's history amounts to a whole lot of people moving into the area in the mid 20th century and then leaving a scant few decades later. Downtown Syracuse is a ghost town and it shows. Everything about Syracuse simply screams "unremarkable."
What do you think? Use this thread to discuss your thoughts and feelings about the weakness of the identity of Syracuse. Or, if you disagree, use this thread to talk about the strengths of the identity of Syracuse.
I think you haven't studied the history of Syracuse at all
The story of the Onondaga Indians alone gives Syracuse a very rich, fascinating history.
Then there's the importance of the salt springs discovered in Syracuse back in the late 1600's which provided the majority of salt to this nation from its commercial productions for almost 200 years
Add to that the history of the Erie Canal, which passed right thru the center of Syracuse and was invaluable in the enormous growth of population and wealth in New York State at the time, and the history of Syracuse University as a major research university and there's quite a bit of historical importance to Syracuse.
The inner core of the city itself has seen better days, yes.
But the outer surrounding area in Onondaga County is quite pleasant and really beautiful in many spots.
I've been to Pittsburgh and while its center city has a bit more going on, you can hardly say its surrounding environs are any prettier than those around Syracuse.
You think Syracuse screams "unremarkable", but after spending some time there I think Syracuse is very reamarkable for the loyalty she inspires in her natives and long time residents. People who live there, love it there. People who live there don't want to live anywhere else.
Pavones, yeah thats it. I really really like that place. Been afew times and the guy that seems to run it really makes us feel welcome.
But you do know I'm not kidding about the building right?? Check it out. It has trees growing on the roof.
I'm never sure where the truth is with you... or if it's pure exaggeration. BUT- the city is actually pushing for green rooftops for a myriad of benefits. I'm not sure where they're located (since obviously, I don't regularly FLY over Syracuse) but they exist. Seeing such a roof is a sign of growth, not decay.
You are young and in a position that is in high demand. Do yourself a favor and look for a job somewhere else. I also moved here for a job and I have been here much longer than expected. Even if you have a higher cost of living somewhere else, it is worth it. I can say that when I do leave, I can't think of a single reason to come back. I have had people come visit me here and every single one of them have said they would never move here....and that was during the summer which is the nice part of the year here.
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