Syracuse University Neighborhood

February 12, 2009 by Pei Lin · Leave a Comment 

westcottThe Syracuse University neighborhood is similar to Lemongrass Restaurant’s famous banana creme brulee. This fine dessert has many flavors, rolled into one delectable dish: creme brulee, sponge cake, mousse, and banana fritters. The “Hill,” as the neighborhood surrounding Read more

New York Central Station

July 11, 2008 by Pei Lin · Leave a Comment 

Bas Relief, New York Central Station photo by takamobibelot via FlickrMany people may not know or remember that the main lines of the New York Central and Lackawanna railroads used to run through the streets of downtown Syracuse. Maximum speed was limited to 15 miles-per-hour. This situation was not remedied until the completion of the new New York Central Station (now Time Warner cable channel 10) on Erie Boulevard with its accompanying elevated tracks (now I-690) in 1936.

Onondaga County War Memorial

July 10, 2008 by Pei Lin · Leave a Comment 

Arts, Onondaga County War Memorial photo by takomabibelot via FlickrOnondaga County War Memorial is an arena in Syracuse, New York. It presently serves as the home venue for the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League. Previously, the arena hosted the NBA’s Syracuse Nationals for their final 12 seasons in Syracuse. The Nationals moved to Philadelphia in 1963 to become the Philadelphia 76ers. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.

Located in the heart of Central New York, the Oncenter Complex is easy to reach whether you are flying or driving. Conveniently located just minutes from Hancock International Airport and off the New York State Thruway, the Oncenter Complex is easy to find and inexpensive to get to. Also, the Oncenter Complex is located right in downtown Syracuse with easy access to hotels, restaurants and entertainment.

  • Home of Syracuse University and the Syracuse Orange
  • Future site of Destiny USA
  • Close to the Finger Lakes Region
  • Active downtown and social attractions
  • Parks, fishing and skiing