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Matt F

Syracuse local, 34 years and counting.

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Did the Onondaga County office retaliate against the zoo?

Apr 27, 2026

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10 min read

Did the Onondaga County office retaliate against the zoo?

Plus: a CNY kid drafted by the Raiders, and Lysander moves to block a 300-megawatt data center.

Matt F
Matt F

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Wegmans scans your face. Syracuse said ban it. The county hasn't.

Apr 20, 2026

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7 min read

Wegmans scans your face. Syracuse said ban it. The county hasn't.

Also, the I-81 project just closed Van Buren Street, and Hill traffic is already a mess.

Matt F
Matt F

Weekly Newsletter

The aquarium's $5.7M came from where? And Lysander wants 300 megawatts.

Apr 13, 2026

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8 min read

The aquarium's $5.7M came from where? And Lysander wants 300 megawatts.

A county film corp funded the aquarium. A developer wants to power a data center equivalent of 200,000 homes next door.

Matt F
Matt F

Weekly Newsletter

Your National Grid bill just went up. Here's by how much.

Apr 6, 2026

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8 min read

Your National Grid bill just went up. Here's by how much.

Plus SU is cutting 93 academic programs, G-Mac's portal blitz is on

Matt F
Matt F

Weekly Newsletter

G-Mac is home. Baseball is back. Easter eggs incoming.

Mar 29, 2026

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9 min read

G-Mac is home. Baseball is back. Easter eggs incoming.

Plus, what Micron just announced for CNY

Matt F
Matt F

Weekly Newsletter

The Inner Harbor Aquarium's price tag just got real

Mar 23, 2026

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15 min read

The Inner Harbor Aquarium's price tag just got real

Plus a Pink Floyd tribute, a healthcare "Code Red," and March Madness action for the Orange.

Matt F
Matt F

Weekly Newsletter

SU just hired a new AD. Now comes the hard part.

Mar 16, 2026

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6 min read

SU just hired a new AD. Now comes the hard part.

New chancellor, new athletic director, and a basketball coaching search with a ticking clock.

Matt F
Matt F

Best in Syracuse

Best Bars in Syracuse NY: A Local's Guide 2026

Mar 14, 2026

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10 min read

Best Bars in Syracuse NY: A Local's Guide 2026

Looking for the best bars in Syracuse NY? A local's guide to 10 spots worth your night, from whiskey dens, rooftop cocktails, speakeasies, and more in the Salt City.

Matt F
Matt F

Best in Syracuse

The Best Restaurants in Syracuse NY: A Local's Guide (2026)

Mar 10, 2026

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8 min read

The Best Restaurants in Syracuse NY: A Local's Guide (2026)

The best restaurants in Syracuse NY, picked by locals. From Armory Square to Eastwood, here are the 10 spots worth your time in the Salt City.

Matt F
Matt F

Best in Syracuse

Best Coffee Shops in Syracuse NY: A Local's Guide 2026

Mar 9, 2026

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12 min read

Best Coffee Shops in Syracuse NY: A Local's Guide 2026

The 12 best coffee shops in Syracuse NY, ranked by locals. From Recess to the newly opened Pausa, here's where to get your best cup in the Salt City.

Matt F
Matt F

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