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Syracuse University Neighborhood Street Closing

Pei Lin — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 22:11:36 +0000

A steam line replacement project along Comstock Avenue will begin next month and will affect traffic in the University neighborhood during the summer months. On Monday, May 11th, the contractor will be closing Comstock Avenue from Euclid Avenue to Stratford Street in front of the Women’s Building.? The project will be ongoing throughout the summer and the anticipated completion date is August 14th, 2009. During this time, pedestrian traffic along Comstock Avenue will be maintained on one sidewalk at all times from Stratford Street to Euclid Avenue.

Signage provided by the contractor will divert traffic along Comstock Avenue to either Euclid Avenue or Stratford Street, and drivers will be encouraged to use Ostrom Avenue. Drivers should consider alternate routes and allow additional time for travel. Parking regulations will be strictly enforced. Attached is a map detailing the signage and detour route. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the Office of Government and Community Relations at gcr@syr.edu or (315) 443-3919.

Map of Street Closing on Comstock Avenue

Syracuse University Neighborhood

Pei Lin — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 19:53:29 +0000

The 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 SU is dubbed, consists of residential streets filled with owner-occupied owners, some student neighbors on others, multiple parks (Barry, Sherman and Thornden), and distinctive architecture. Depending on the street you visit, you will catch a different flavor.

The Westcott neighborhood is hip and bohemian, offering tastes of Mexico and the Middle East in restaurants Alto Cinco and Munjed’s. There’s also the Westcott Theatre, Boom Babies (for great vintage clothes), and the fine aromas of Recess Coffee shop, just to name a few of the offerings.

Then there is the Berkeley neighborhood, butted close to the Syracuse University campus, with stately homes along a divided street. You can walk and jog to SU, walk around Morningside Garden, and admire the various home styles, from Tudor to Chinese Pagoda!

Friends and neighbors meet along Sherman Park, watch the ballgames and allow their four-footed friends to sniff out their territory. Its proximity to Barry Park and the trails along the adjoining drainage basin are a haven for walkers and joggers. Neighbors often start the day with a quick stop for coffee, shopping or quick banking at the nearby shops at Nottingham Plaza.

Whether you are a block from the university or further out, there is a strong feeling of neighborhood and community. During the famous Labor Day Storm of 1998, student neighbors and owner occupants alike worked side by side helping each other haul out downed trees and clearing out yards, sharing their food on the grill during the week-long power outage.

Anonymity is a rare occurence–neighbors are friends and friends are neighbors…a wonderful friendship between young and old, student and homeowner.

Come take a tour, and see for yourself!

Fayetteville, Best of the Old and New

Pei Lin — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 19:45:41 +0000

Fayetteville home buyers can certainly enjoy the best of the old and new. The town of Fayetteville offers unique glimpses into the past-for example, the famous Eric Canal (currently used as hiking and jogging trails) and Fayetteville’s fine historic district and homes. There are also contemporary conveniences such as trendy shops and eateries as well as new construction, condominiums and patio homes.

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With Green Lakes State Park as a backdrop, residents of Fayetteville can enjoy golfing, swimming, camping and cross-country skiing right in their own back yard.

If you’re more of an indoor exerciser the new YMCA East offers first rate facilities and classes for all ages and abilities.

Top ranked Fayetteville-Manlius schools and an active Park & Recreation program round out this resource-filled town.

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Downtown Syracuse, an easy few-minutes drive away, offers superb medical centers, professional theater, charming Armory Square and is home of the Syracuse University Orangemen. Also close by are downhill skiing at Toggenburg and Labradore Mountains, New York State Fairgrounds, the Finger Lakes Region and other recreational areas, all easily accessible.

With a great choice of shopping opportunities, diverse dining options, summer concerts in the park with the Syracuse Symphony, excellent schools and scenic delights, you may never leave Central New York again!

Onondaga County War Memorial

Pei Lin — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:22:47 +0000

Onondaga 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

East Neighborhood Guaranteed Mortgage Program

Pei Lin — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 13:01:03 +0000

Syracuse University East Neighborhood Guaranteed Mortgage Program is available to Syracuse University faculty and staff purchasing a house in the East or Outer Comstock Neighborhoods. Applications are available from the Syracuse University Real Estate Services Office at 315-443-2104.Applicants must meet the following criteria:

Only single and two family houses are eligible. Multi-family and commercial buildings are not eligible.
Full-time and regular part-time faculty and staff are eligible. Temporary faculty and staff, grad assistants and students are not eligible.
Buyer agrees to live in the home as principal residence. If buyer decides to sell, rent, or move out, the mortgage must be refinanced through another mortgage program.
Buyer meets all customary lending criteria established by the lending institution. The decision to grant a loan rests solely with the lending institution.
Buyer must fill out an application and eligibility form. This form is reviewed by the Syracuse University Real Estate Services Office, the Office of Human Resources, and the Senior Vice President for Business and Finance. If the application is approved, the buyer then submits the form to the lending institution, which processes the mortgage application under the East Neighborhood Guaranteed Mortgage Program.