Farm Directory: Where to go for apple picking near Onondaga County

Across Central New York farms, apples are ripening for tart treats and apple pies.

Acclaimed singer Nancy Kelly to be honored at Cazenovia jazz event

Nancy Kelly has been a dominant figure on the Central New York jazz scene for more than 40 years. Trained first as...

‘Night of the Living Dead’ writer to attend 50th anniversary celebration in Syracuse

In interviews John Russo comes across as a friendly professorial type who is enjoying life as a senior citizen. But for many...

Hot doggin’ with animal rescue event Wayne Mahar’s Canine Carnival

If you’re a longtime Central New Yorker, then you know longtime meteorologist Wayne Mahar. The former Maine resident came to WSTM-Channel 3...

Spooning in Sherrill: Liberty Tabletop flatware sets itself apart with unconventional patterns

Many of us are committed to buying locally grown produce and handmade, artisan food products. Now let’s give some consideration — with...

Upstate issues missing from Cuomo-Nixon debate (opinion)

The Aug. 29 televised debate between Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Cynthia Nixon may have been about two candidates seeking a state office,...

Attendees galore at final week of NY State Fair 2018 (photos)

Picking Up the Tempo: CNY winter music schedule

As part of our annual Arts Issue, we’re looking at the winter and 2019 season for everything artsy in and around Syracuse. Want...

Unusual productions on tap for the upcoming CNY theater season

The upcoming stage season features plays with short titles (Elf), plays with long titles (Jackie Sibbles Drury’s new work has 26 words)...

Hang Time: A look at the 2018 horizon line for Central New York galleries

As part of our special Arts Issue edition published on Aug. 29, we’re taking a look into the future for all things...

Fair Thee Well: What’s new at the 2018 NY State Fair

The folks at the New York State Fair really want you to attend the 2018 New York State Fair. To entice true-blue fair fans,...

Let There Be Music: Free NYS Fair 2018 Chevy Court lineup

Tracking down musical moments will be easier than ever at this year’s New York State Fair. Not only will local bands be crammed into...

Movies and moviemakers merge at Everson film festival

Editor’s Note: The Aug. 31 event has been rescheduled to Sept. 7 due to weather. On Friday, Aug. 31, the Urban Video Project kicks...

Pining For Pyrex: The craze around vintage kitchenware with a Corning connection

Some people collect gems and jewelry. Others are on the hunt for antique clocks and watches. And there are those who can’t...

Oakwood Cemetery tours provide unique details of Syracuse’s historic past

Over the past several years, I have been exploring our local history by visiting Oakwood Cemetery in an effort to find tangible...