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Behind the wheel at the Brockway Museum in Cortland (photos)

Cortland’s Brockway Museum sits along Route 11 inside the Central New York Living History Center, alongside the Homeville Museum and the Tractors...

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Best of Syracuse 2018: Nominations are now open

The balloting begins for the 22nd annual Best of Syracuse poll! The Syracuse New Times inaugurated its Best of Syracuse poll in...

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Give my regards to Brockway: Truck show celebrates Cortland’s vehicle manufacturing past

Consider this quote: “I believe that ultimately the electric motor will be universally used for trucking in all large cities,” the author...

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CNY Pop! Festival aims to bring sports figures, fantasy actors together

As a kid growing up in Syracuse, Dan Tortora floated between the worlds of sports and entertainment, playing basketball one minute and...

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Step back in time with the Skaneateles Antique Boat Show (photos)

Things got classical this weekend in Skaneateles, as visitors were treated to a swell of classic and antique boats that looked like...

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Stage of Nations ECOfest celebrates a feeling of connectedness

Syracuse isn’t shy when it comes to boasting its annual summertime street fairs. From the New York State Blues Festival that draws...

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Local ice cream shops are becoming safe havens for vegans

At least once a week, sometimes more, Molly Swartwood and her family pile into the car and take a ride from their...

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Sparky shows off ride in typical Ol Skool Roundup fashion (photos)

Alongside the swanky, sporty cars of the annual Syracuse Nationals event is a car show with just a bit more quirk. Hanging...

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Hot Rats: Sparky’s Ol Skool Roundup offers rave-ups, pinups during Syracuse Nationals

Back in the 1950s, folks around these parts were actively following the exploits of the Syracuse Nationals professional basketball team. Although the team’s...

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Emma Frisch’s cookbook redefines the camping food experience

Emma Frisch is accustomed to balancing multiple projects. When she competed on the Food Network Star reality TV series’ season 10 in 2014, she headed...

A man dressed as an 18th-century soldier plays a small flute while standing inside a wooden fort during a historical reenactment.

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The Forts of July: 3 historical landmarks keep CNY’s past in the present

And June and August, too, for a trio of historical landmarks perfect for summer destinations.

Teens line the side of a pool in the water, wearing goggles, training to be lifeguards.

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A guide to sports and fitness in Onondaga County

Are you intimidated by your local gym? Are you trying to have fun with your fitness? Are you jealous of all your...

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The Mountains Between Us: A guide for fun in the Adirondacks

In 1872 Verplanck Colvin, a lawyer, topographical engineer and recently appointed superintendent of the Adirondack Survey from Albany, stood on the slopes of the...