Development in and Around Syracuse Discussion

[xc84]

Maybe don't live in the middle of nowhere if having sewer line connections are important to you?

Brewerton needs sewers before anyone needs an aquarium (Your Letters)

Letter writer questions county executive's priorities.

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Why do people want to equate 2 totally different things that could both be done or one could be done or neither? If they don't build an aquarium, I can guarantee it won't be "Ok then, let's go with the Brewerton sewers instead."

 

[OttoMets]

Maybe don't live in the middle of nowhere if having sewer line connections are important to you?

Brewerton needs sewers before anyone needs an aquarium (Your Letters)

Letter writer questions county executive's priorities.

www.syracuse.com

"Hillbillies get nothing" would be a campaign slogan I think suburbanites and city folk of both parties could rally behind.

I'm not crazy about aquariums or other pie-in-the-sky County schemes, but they're probably better than infrastructure investments in the sticks.

 

[shandeezy7]

The facade is going up on the redevelopment of the long vacant building at the corner of Townsend and Genesee overlooking Firefighter's Memorial Park:

 

[KellySyracuse]

This is terrific reporting by Michelle Breidenbach about the Save81 group. It's subscriber exclusive so use the google machine to find the entire story if the link doesn't work. Header paragraphs clipped below

Save 81: Powerful forces masked as grassroots movement fight to keep interstate through Syracuse

Elusive group has long advocated for faster-moving options to replace the aging I-81

www.syracuse.com

"Save 81 presents itself as a diverse, grassroots coalition of residents, employers and community groups who want to keep Interstate 81 traffic flowing through downtown Syracuse for decades to come.

But in reality, Save 81 is an elusive group of business owners and suburban politicians who want to keep traffic and money flowing into their hotels, the Destiny USA shopping mall and other businesses.

There is a lesson in the group’s recent effort. This summer, they dragged the living relatives of Underground Railroad heroine Harriet Tubman into a decade-long argument over replacing the highway in Syracuse."

 

[KellySyracuse]

Katko surprises me with some of his votes, this one is included.

 

[Cheriehoop]

Katko surprises me with some of his votes, this one is included.

He’s all over the place. Throwing bones all over keeping people guessing.

 

[DMDMD]

Katko surprises me with some of his votes, this one is included.

You have to figure most of these votes are symbolic. His vote is irrelevant to the outcome, probably doing whatever needs to be done to signal to whoever he feels he needs in his corner.

 

[xc84]

You have to figure most of these votes are symbolic. His vote is irrelevant to the outcome, probably doing whatever needs to be done to signal to whoever he feels he needs in his corner.

yes, gives him some cover. temper tantrum trump has been riding Katko's ass recently. This give him a chance to try to appeal to the trump nutters with him knowing the govt won't really shut down because of this vote.

 

[Fly Rodder]

For folks in Armory looking for lunch, this place impressed me from the start. They're super nice and have an enormous selection of lunch items and rotating hot food selection as well as numerous sandwiches, soups, and salads. I'm going to have to go back and try some more things.

Luna Food Lover: New downtown Syracuse dining spot aims ‘to make everybody happy’

It's a quick-serve, grab-and-go restaurant with a pasta bar and more.

www.syracuse.com

 

[IthacaMatt]

For folks in Armory looking for lunch, this place impressed me from the start. They're super nice and have an enormous selection of lunch items and rotating hot food selection as well as numerous sandwiches, soups, and salads. I'm going to have to go back and try some more things.

Luna Food Lover: New downtown Syracuse dining spot aims ‘to make everybody happy’

It's a quick-serve, grab-and-go restaurant with a pasta bar and more.

www.syracuse.com

Yes, I've heard good things about this place from a friend of mine who is still downtown everyday. He said most of his stuff is really good, but was not a fan of the lasagna. Take it for what's it worth.

Has anyone tried EpiCuse, about halfway down the block? It looks like a Dean & DeLuca from NYC, with a nice bar attached. It looks very promising!

 

[IthacaMatt]

For those who may not know, I have taken a part-time position working with a restaurant business incubator program that includes "With Love Kitchen" on North Salina, the Salt City Market and the Southside test kitchen, too. I'm very excited about this work!

The long-term view is that of the 11 or 13 food stalls at the market, one or two will "graduate" each year, and hopefully move out into the city and open a full-fledged restaurant, having learned from their experiences, and banked some money. For others, graduation might mean getting a food truck or opening a catering business.

There are test kitchens and other programs around that are cross-pollinator or "feeder" programs to each other, and I am working as kind of a connector. I provide services directly where I can within time and budget limits for a not-for-profit NGO, and then have referral arrangements with a number of local agencies and programs to help entrepreneurs, newly arriving Americans (relocated sponsored refugees), recent immigrants, and people from disadvantaged circumstances. That can include people who lost their job or business because of COVID, or a woman who is a survivor of a domestic abuse and needs a new start toward self-dependence. Veterans are eligible for these programs, too.

So, that's what I'm working on these days. Looking to do my part to try to help people grow out of tough circumstances, and if they have the talent and drive, to build a new future for themselves. Very happy to be doing this work.

Plus, I still get to keep my private practice, helping people buy, sell or start new businesses, seek investment financing for new ventures, write business plans for start-ups, and negotiate leases and commercial contracts for my clients.

 

[IthacaMatt]

Why do people want to equate 2 totally different things that could both be done or one could be done or neither? If they don't build an aquarium, I can guarantee it won't be "Ok then, let's go with the Brewerton sewers instead."

I think the rather obvious point is that if important infrastructure is missing in reasonably significant villages and towns in Onondaga County, the voters would be better served by investing in necessary infrastructure rather than "bright shiny objects" like aquariums to bring imaginary vacationers here.

The upkeep expense of any decent aquarium that would serve as a so-called tourist magnet will turn out to be a big cost over time. I think the Burnett Park Zoo is a pretty good zoo for Upstate. How many visitors do you suppose it draws, as opposed to just being a place of interest to local residents?

 

[maxxyz]

For those who may not know, I have taken a part-time position working with a restaurant business incubator program that includes "With Love Kitchen" on North Salina, the Salt City Market and the Southside test kitchen, too. I'm very excited about this work!

The long-term view is that of the 11 or 13 food stalls at the market, one or two will "graduate" each year, and hopefully move out into the city and open a full-fledged restaurant, having learned from their experiences, and banked some money. For others, graduation might mean getting a food truck or opening a catering business.

There are test kitchens and other programs around that are cross-pollinator or "feeder" programs to each other, and I am working as kind of a connector. I provide services directly where I can within time and budget limits for a not-for-profit NGO, and then have referral arrangements with a number of local agencies and programs to help entrepreneurs, newly arriving Americans (relocated sponsored refugees), recent immigrants, and people from disadvantaged circumstances. That can include people who lost their job or business because of COVID, or a woman who is a survivor of a domestic abuse and needs a new start toward self-dependence. Veterans are eligible for these programs, too.

So, that's what I'm working on these days. Looking to do my part to try to help people grow out of tough circumstances, and if they have the talent and drive, to build a new future for themselves. Very happy to be doing this work.

Plus, I still get to keep my private practice, helping people buy, sell or start new businesses, seek investment financing for new ventures, write business plans for start-ups, and negotiate leases and commercial contracts for my clients.

I’ve had many good meals at the With Love venue. The concepts are often good, and I actually like a short menu. Usually it would be around four entrees, a couple appetizers and a dessert or two. It always pays to support up and coming local food outlets.

 

[Cheriehoop]

I think the rather obvious point is that if important infrastructure is missing in reasonably significant villages and towns in Onondaga County, the voters would be better served by investing in necessary infrastructure rather than "bright shiny objects" like aquariums to bring imaginary vacationers here.

The upkeep expense of any decent aquarium that would serve as a so-called tourist magnet will turn out to be a big cost over time. I think the Burnett Park Zoo is a pretty good zoo for Upstate. How many visitors do you suppose it draws, as opposed to just being a place of interest to local residents?

Burnet zoo draws 320,000 to around 400,000 visitors a year.

 

[shandeezy7]

Burnet zoo draws 320,000 to around 400,000 visitors a year.

I think the question was where do they come from? Obviously it’s mostly locals, but how much. And I assume those aren’t unique visitors. Lots of people that go to the zoo a dozen times or more per year.

 

[IthacaMatt]

Burnet zoo draws 320,000 to around 400,000 visitors a year.

Do you think very many are from out of town?

 

[IthacaMatt]

I think the question was where do they come from? Obviously it’s mostly locals, but how much. And I assume those aren’t unique visitors. Lots of people that go to the zoo a dozen times or more per year.

When you have kids of a certain age, it is an excellent nearby family activity, and at a very affordable price.

 

[Cheriehoop]

I think the question was where do they come from? Obviously it’s mostly locals, but how much. And I assume those aren’t unique visitors. Lots of people that go to the zoo a dozen times or more per year.

I only know that our out of town visitors with children always visit the Burnet Park Zoo when they are back in Syracuse. There aren’t many attractions for young visitors unless they go to that wonderworks or whatever it’s called in Destiny that has laser tags, simulator rides, climbing walls, also Go Karts etc. There are really no amusement parks, water parks etc for kids in Syracuse especially in winter.

 

[bevosu]

Not easy to find a good Philly cheesesteak sandwich. I hope this guy has it.

(Subscriber Exclusive)

First Look: Philadelphia chef brings his authentic cheesesteaks to Armory Square​

Updated: Dec. 10, 2021, 12:00 p.m. | Published: Dec. 08, 2021, 10:37 a.m.

Kyle Mastropietro moments after receiving his first order at Danny's Steaks in Armory Square.

First Look: Philadelphia chef brings his authentic cheesesteaks to Armory Square

 

[Fly Rodder]

Not easy to find a good Philly cheesesteak sandwich. I hope this guy has it.

(Subscriber Exclusive)

First Look: Philadelphia chef brings his authentic cheesesteaks to Armory Square​

Updated: Dec. 10, 2021, 12:00 p.m. | Published: Dec. 08, 2021, 10:37 a.m.

Kyle Mastropietro moments after receiving his first order at Danny's Steaks in Armory Square.

First Look: Philadelphia chef brings his authentic cheesesteaks to Armory Square

That was where Charley’s pizza’s was I think. They didn’t last long.

Interested in trying this place too.

 

[PartTimeFan]

Not easy to find a good Philly cheesesteak sandwich. I hope this guy has it.

(Subscriber Exclusive)

First Look: Philadelphia chef brings his authentic cheesesteaks to Armory Square​

Updated: Dec. 10, 2021, 12:00 p.m. | Published: Dec. 08, 2021, 10:37 a.m.

Kyle Mastropietro moments after receiving his first order at Danny's Steaks in Armory Square.

First Look: Philadelphia chef brings his authentic cheesesteaks to Armory Square

We tried them out. Screwed up half the order. Poor service practices resulting in extended waittimes. Nice quality meat and bread, but a wierd take on wiz. They have some things to get worked out or they may not last long.

 

[KellySyracuse]

Not easy to find a good Philly cheesesteak sandwich. I hope this guy has it.

(Subscriber Exclusive)

First Look: Philadelphia chef brings his authentic cheesesteaks to Armory Square​

Updated: Dec. 10, 2021, 12:00 p.m. | Published: Dec. 08, 2021, 10:37 a.m.

Kyle Mastropietro moments after receiving his first order at Danny's Steaks in Armory Square.

First Look: Philadelphia chef brings his authentic cheesesteaks to Armory Square

I would try this place but I'm afraid I'd find beard hair in my sandwich. Guy needs to put something over that before hovering over a grill. As good as it sounds I'll pass.

 

[Fly Rodder]

We tried them out. Screwed up half the order. Poor service practices resulting in extended waittimes. Nice quality meat and bread, but a wierd take on wiz. They have some things to get worked out or they may not last long.

Concur. Sandwich is good, but they opened too fast. They're not ready - no real sides, sold out of things, no beverages and a 40-min wait time. Customers turning around when they heard how long for a sandwich. Ordering system is a little confusing. Lots of choices, no real description of what you're getting.

I'll probably be back. It's a good sandwich, but I'll order online.

 

[IthacaMatt]

Concur. Sandwich is good, but they opened too fast. They're not ready - no real sides, sold out of things, no beverages and a 40-min wait time. Customers turning around when they heard how long for a sandwich. Ordering system is a little confusing. Lots of choices, no real description of what you're getting.

I'll probably be back. It's a good sandwich, but I'll order online.

I think a big mistake I see from new restaurants is lack of employee training, and the owner not really thinking through what other people need to be doing while the owner does their thing. Owners / usually cooks, are focused on the food, and may think that the service part of it is easy. But it's not.

 

[shandeezy7]

Does this mean they are at least starting to accept that the community grid is happening so they are gonna try to get some freebies from the state instead?

Free Thruway tolls, traffic circle, cash: New Salina supervisor wants state to pay for loss of I-81

Nick Paro has list of long shot ideas for state to repair damage to town

www.syracuse.com