Most people know Tip Hill for the famous upside-down traffic light, where green proudly sits above red 🚦

BUT… just down the street at Coleman’s Irish Pub is another upside-down light that carries a different meaning. The blue light placed on top honors Lt. Michael Hoosock and Officer Michael Jensen, two heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice protecting the Syracuse community.

Next time you visit Tip Hill, take a moment to remember them and raise a glass in their honor.

#tipperaryhill #syracuseny #colemansirishpub #neverforgotten #syracusepolice

TBT to 2023 when the Canadian wildfire smoke rolled into Upstate New York and turned the sky orange like something out of a movie. Felt like a full blown warzone for a minute!
#tbt #upstateny #canadiansmoke #wildfireseason #orangesky

Anyone else surprised by their reaction to the new shot clock monument location? Kudos to everyone involved in preserving and relocating such an important piece of Syracuse and NBA history to the MOST. But seeing it in person today, I couldn’t shake the feeling that I had…maybe it’s the railings, steel, ramps and surrounding structure. Am I alone here? #syracuse #armorysquare #most #shotclock #syracusehistory

For decades, this Gothic landmark stood quietly over downtown Syracuse, watching the city change around it. Now, The Mizpah is coming back to life.

Formerly home to Syracuse’s First Baptist Church, this breathtaking six-story space is being reimagined as a wine sanctuary and event venue where people can gather, celebrate, connect, and create new memories beneath its soaring arches.

The name “Mizpah” means watchtower, a symbol of hope, renewal, and the reminder that even when apart, we are never truly alone. That spirit lives at the center of this revival.

Led by Michael Greene, owner of Harvey’s Garden and former Syracuse Common Councilor, this transformation is giving new purpose to one of the city’s most iconic historic spaces. What was once silent will soon be filled again with laughter, music, conversation, and community.

There is truly nothing else like it in Syracuse. The soul of the city is rising once more.

#themizpah #downtownsyracuse #syracuseny #architecture #upstateny

GREEN means GO… and if you don’t move the exact millisecond that light changes, somebody behind you is letting you know.

Only in Upstate New York can you get honked at before your foot even leaves the brake. RIGHT?! One second you’re peacefully staring at the clouds, the next you’re being aggressively escorted through the intersection by a guy in a rusty Silverado holding a Dunkin iced coffee.

At this point I need answers… is it the long winters? Too much caffeine? Or are we all just permanently one red light away from a complete meltdown?

Why are we so impatient?!

#UpstateNY #SyracuseNY #CNY #TrafficLife #upstatenewyork

Sunsets this time of year are 🔥#upstatenewyork #syracuse #syracuseny #upstateny #sunset

Today, we celebrate the beautiful legacy of grandmothers, both here with us and forever remembered.

Share their names in the comments and help inspire the next generation of strong, confident girls. Their love, wisdom, and strength continue to live on through all of us.

#legacyoflove #grandmotherlove #stronggirls #syracuseny #upstateny

WHY editing is so important… 😂

What better way to showcase the future Harborview Aquarium in Syracuse’s Inner Harbor than with a dancing scuba cat?!

#harborviewaquarium #innerharbor #syracuseny #editing #rawsedit

Is this Syracuse’s MOST exclusive rooftop?

Hidden high above Downtown Syracuse is a view that almost nobody gets to see. No public access. No crowds. No typical rooftop experience.

But for one day only, Open Up Downtown is unlocking access to the iconic State Tower Building’s hidden observation deck and rooftop overlooking the entire city.

And honestly, this may be one of the rarest views in Syracuse.
For nearly 100 years, the State Tower Building has defined the city skyline, yet very few people have ever experienced Syracuse from this perspective.

Hidden rooftop access.
�Panoramic downtown views.
�A side of Syracuse most people will never see.

Once this event is over, there’s no telling when or if the public will ever get access again.

Event Details:�Saturday, May 16�10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
$15 pre-sale through 5 PM on May 15�$20 day-of admission
See the @downtownsyracuse website for tix!

#syracuse #downtownsyracuse #openupdowntown #syracuseny #cny

One of my favorite things every single spring is when they finally turn on Monkey Island’s hidden waterfall at Upper Onondaga Park in Syracuse’s historic Strathmore neighborhood. There’s something magical about that moment each year when the water starts flowing again and one of Syracuse’s coolest hidden gems comes back to life.

Upper Onondaga Park has always felt like a special place. The historic stonework, winding roads, huge trees, and peaceful atmosphere make it one of the most beautiful spots in the city.

But Monkey Island has always had its own unique charm, especially with the hidden waterfall tucked away there like a secret piece of Syracuse history.

Being able to visit it and experience it with my family every year has become one of those traditions that really means something. Watching the kids explore around the waterfall, hearing the sound of the water through the park, and capturing photos and memories there each spring is something I’ll never take for granted. It’s one of those places that reminds you how lucky we are to have places like this right here in our own city.

#syracuseny #MonkeyIsland #Strathmore #UpperOnondagaPark #HiddenSyracuse

Two years ago, we stood along I-81 in silence, saying goodbye to Syracuse Police Officer Michael Jensen and Onondaga County Sheriff’s Lt. Michael Hoosock, who were tragically taken from us.

Last week, a monument was unveiled on the grounds of the James Pass Arboretum on Tipp Hill.

It’s quiet there. Peaceful. A place to stop, reflect, and say their names.

We will always remember them.

#syracusestrong #neverforgotten #honorthefallen #remembertheirnames #backtheblue

What stage of life are you in?! THIS. THIS ONE RIGHT HERE 😂#upstateny #syracuse #lifestages #gettingolder #syracuseny

Last night, Syracuse glowed GREEN 💚 and it meant something.

I was honored to capture these moments from above with my drone for the CNY Lyme & Tick-Borne Disease Alliance, as a record 18 landmarks across our community lit up to mark the start of Lyme Disease Awareness Month. This video captures just some of the buildings that took part.

For the Alliance, this is one of the most powerful moments of the year. Across Central New York, iconic buildings shine green to reflect a reality too many families here know firsthand. Lyme and tick-borne diseases are a serious and growing public health crisis, and our region is at the epicenter.

This is more than a beautiful skyline. It is a community saying we see you. To the patients still searching for answers. To the families navigating a diagnosis too often missed. To the advocates working to bring this disease out of the shadows.

The CNY Lyme & Tick-Borne Disease Alliance exists because this region needed a voice, a convener, and a community.

If this moves you, there is something you can do. Learn how to protect yourself and your family this tick season. Support the mission, join the Legs Against Lyme walk on May 30, or simply put a green bulb in your porch light to show your support and help raise awareness all month long.

Lyme Disease Awareness Month has begun. Let’s make some noise. 💚

Special thanks to Drakos Urgent Care and Health Services for making these drone shots possible.

#lymediseaseawareness #lightupgreen #syracuseny #cny #lymeawareness