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Another season of sunsets at the Lakeview Amphitheater comes to a close. Few places capture the magic of live music quite like this spot on the water…where the music echoes across the lake and the skies put on their own show.
What a lot of people don’t realize is just how unique this venue really is. There’s a boat launch and docking right at the amphitheater, which means you can literally boat to a concert. Pull up, tie off, and enjoy a night of music under the stars…it doesn’t get more epic than that.
It’s moments like these, views like these, that carry us through the long, cold months ahead. Until next summer, Lakeview.
#LakeviewAmphitheater #Syracuse #UpstateNY #ConcertVibes #SunsetSeason #dronephotography
Last fall, the air was crisp, the leaves were just beginning to turn, and the hills of LaFayette glowed in the evening light. That was when I found myself at @beakandskiff for something truly special, An Evening for Honeycrisp Lovers.
It began with the first bite of a just-picked Honeycrisp, still cool from the orchard. A wagon rolled out as the sun dipped low, carrying us past rows of trees painted in gold and red. Couples clinked glasses, and the whole orchard seemed to hum with that unmistakable fall magic.
I had the honor of capturing it all, high above with my drone and up close with my cinema rig, for Beak & Skiff, @1911established, and @ayrloom_ny. This was not just about apples. It was about tradition, innovation, and those fleeting moments that become lasting memories.
When I look back at that evening, I see more than just a beautiful orchard. I see legacy being carried forward, I see community gathering together, and I see the evolution of Beak & Skiff into something even greater.
#BeakandSkiff #AppleOrchard #LaFayetteNY #UpstateNY #iloveny #FallTimeFun #FallTime🍁 #TravelDestinations #1911Established #Ayrloom #OrchardMagic #syracuseny #centralnewyork #ApplePicking #TopOrchard #UpstateNY #HarvestMoon
From the moment you open the door at @edencny, you’re greeted with something unforgettable. The aroma of wood fire fills the air and the hearth crackles at the heart of the restaurant, touching every entrée with flame. No shortcuts. No gas. Just hyper-local ingredients transformed over open fire.
I was fortunate to step behind the scenes with my cinema rig and see how much thought, patience, and passion go into every plate. What struck me most is that Eden is not only about the food, it’s about the experience.
The staff are incredibly talented, but also warm, polite, and welcoming. From the kitchen to the bar, every person makes you feel like you’re part of something special.
It’s no surprise they’ve earned international recognition, including the DiRōNA Award of Excellence and being named among the best in the world for wine by Wine Spectator. But beyond the awards, it’s the fire, the flavors, and the people that make Eden truly exceptional.
Eden isn’t just my favorite restaurant in CNY. It’s proof that the best meals are about connection, community, and the memories you take with you.
#SyracuseEats #CNYFoodie #EdenSyracuse #DiRoNA #WoodFiredCooking #EatLocalCNY #SyracuseNY #CNYEats #SyracuseFoodScene #OpenFireCooking #WineSpectator #AwardWinningDining #DowntownSyracuse #SupportLocalCNY #CNYRestaurants #BehindTheScenes
Opened my @nationalgrid bill.
Immediately started walking around the house like I’m shutting down a nightclub. 💡🚷
This winter: lights off, hoodies on.
#NationalGrid #WinterBills #nationalgrid #turnoffthelights #syracuse #syracuseny #upstateny
SWIPE ➡️They call @lemoyne_college The Heights. From my drone, the view makes perfect sense…the campus rising above endless layers of hills, reminding me of how perspective changes everything.
When I first came here, I was just a kid full of nerves and excitement, stepping into the unknown. Le Moyne gave me a new way of seeing the world. It shaped who I became, taught me to look higher, and gave me memories that still ground me today.
Flying my drone now feels a lot like those early days. It forces me to step back, see the bigger picture, and appreciate the beauty I might have missed up close.
Fall at Le Moyne will always remind me of fresh starts, wide-open possibilities, and how much perspective really matters.
#LeMoyneCollege #TheHeights #DronePhotography #SyracuseNY #CollegeViews #AlmaMater #GoDolphins #UpstateNY
The taste of Upstate childhood...
Some foods aren’t just food…they’re time machines.
Growing up in Upstate New York meant comfort in every bite:
🍏 Fresh-picked apples straight from the orchard
🍪 Half-moon cookies from the local bakery
🌭 Red & white hot dogs at every summer BBQ
🍞 Cinnamon sugar toast on a chilly school morning
🥔 Salt potatoes melting in butter
🍯 Honey sticks from roadside farm stands
🥣 Grandma’s baked beans, slow-cooked and sweet
It’s nostalgia on a plate… and I’d relive it all in a heartbeat.
What food brings you back to your childhood?
👇 Drop your favorites in the comments. I’m ready to reminisce!
#UpstateNY #NostalgiaOnAPlate #TasteOfHome #ComfortFood #SaltPotatoes #HalfMoonCookies #CinnamonSugarToast #HoneySticks #UpstateEats #SyracuseEats #CentralNewYork #ChildhoodMemories #FoodThatFeelsLikeHome #SyracuseNY#
Hanover Square has always had a special kind of charm. In the quiet of the morning, the light hits just right, washing the facades in soft color and bringing out the character of every brick and detail. From the drone’s view, the whole square feels alive, like the city itself is stretching awake.
I’m especially excited for what’s ahead. The fountain is being remodeled, ready to take its place again as the centerpiece of this historic square. And with incredible restaurants calling it home, like @edencny…my favorite spot in all of Syracuse…Hanover Square is becoming one of the city’s most vibrant corners.
It’s history, beauty, and a bright future all in one frame. 🧡
#SyracuseNY #HanoverSquare #DronePhotography #UpstateNY #SyracuseEats
The rooftop house in Syracuse was never supposed to survive. Perched above a warehouse on the north side, it sat as a quirky mystery for decades. When developers bought the property in 2020, most assumed it would be torn down.
Instead, they saw something worth saving. They restored it, repainted it in its original red, and turned it into a landmark. Below, the old warehouse became modern apartments, blending history with city living.
Then came the finishing touch: LEDs that now light the skyline in colors for holidays and causes.
The only thing left? Convincing the old lady in the rooftop house to finally move out. ❤️
#SyracuseHistory #RooftopHouse #UrbanTransformation #HistoricPreservation #DroneFootage #UniqueSpaces #CityLiving #DeveloperVision #LEDLights #dronevideo #syracuse #centralnewyork #upstate #architecture
SWIPE ➡️🧡I’ve been flying over Syracuse since 2015, covering this city from end to end. At this point, you’d think I’ve seen every angle, every landmark, every skyline shot imaginable. And that’s why these moments are so special.
It’s not that Syracuse lacks beauty. Far from it. It’s that after all these years in the air, it’s rare to stumble onto something completely new. But every now and then, I’ll catch a view that makes me feel like I’m seeing the city for the first time.
Like when I was flying over the university neighborhoods and came across this gem…looking west from the east, a perfect cross section of campus with Hendricks Chapel centered in the frame. A perspective so different it made me stop and appreciate the architecture and the beauty of Syracuse University all over again.
#Syracuse #SyracuseUniversity #DronePhotography #CNY #DroneLife #SyracuseU #UpstateNY #CampusViews #SyracuseNY #AerialPhotography #Cuse
On a walk through Strathmore the other day, I stumbled across a small patch of exposed brick…just a few feet wide, surrounded by asphalt. The last remnant of a street that was once fully laid in brick.
And it hit me.
How many of these streets are even left in Syracuse?
Once, brick roads carried wagons, cars, and trucks through more than a century of snow, rain, and ice. Now, only four remain.
When I look at those bricks, I imagine the immigrant laborers who placed them one by one, painstakingly by hand. Their sweat and skill are still visible today…holding strong long after the world around them has changed.
These aren’t just streets. They’re living history, a reminder of resilience, craftsmanship, and the people who built this city, brick by brick.
NOTE: City of Syracuse officials say the four remaining streets are there to this date because they have remained serviceable in these locations and they are a wonderful nostalgic feature neighborhoods continue to love.
#SyracuseNY #UpstateNY #HiddenHistory #StrathmoreSyracuse #BrickByBrick #CNY #SyracuseHistory #CentralNewYork #CityOfSyracuse #NeighborhoodStories #DroneCNY #ILoveNY #HistoryInPlainSight #dronevideo
Not to be a buzzkill while you are still holding onto the last bits of summer, but in 2 short months this is what Syracuse will look like.
Clinton Square will be glowing with the Christmas tree, the ice rink, and the holiday lights that make downtown feel magical. The annual tree lighting in November is closer than you think.
Hard to believe, but the holiday season in Syracuse is right around the corner, and I cannot wait to capture it all with my drone.
#Syracuse #ClintonSquare #CNY #UpstateNY #VisitSyracuse #ILoveNY #NewYorkState #DronePhotography #UpstateDrone #SyracuseEvents #DiscoverCNY
There’s something magical about this time of year in Upstate New York. The mornings feel crisp, the air smells like fall, and the trees are just starting to show off their colors. For me, this season has always meant one thing… a trip to Beak & Skiff.
As a kid, I remember running through the orchard with a bag that felt way too big for me, trying to pick the perfect apple. Now I get to bring my own family here, and those same hills hold just as much wonder. Watching my kids light up the way I did reminds me how lucky we are to have a place like this right in our backyard.
It’s not just any orchard either. Beak & Skiff has been named the number one apple orchard in the country by USA Today, and when you’re here, it’s easy to see why. Between the views, the cider, the apples, and the memories made, it’s truly the heart of fall in Central New York.
Here’s to chilly evenings, colorful leaves, and traditions that keep getting sweeter year after year.
#BeakAndSkiff #UpstateNY #ApplePicking #FallVibes #FamilyTradition #NYFall #AppleOrchard #CNYLife #FallInUpstateNY #dronephotography
The rain came quick. One of those summer downpours that soaks the streets, washes the air clean, and then vanishes as fast as it arrived.
I sent the drone up, just in time to catch what the storm left behind…a rainbow stretching over downtown Syracuse. From the Inner Harbor, I watched Franklin Square leading the eye straight through the city, every building standing proud, every detail of the architecture catching the light.
From up here, Syracuse feels different. Bigger, brighter, more beautiful. And it’s moments like this that remind me why I love capturing it the way I do.
#SyracuseNY #DronePhotography #RainbowVibes #CNY #DowntownSyracuse #InnerHarbor #FranklinSquare
Ten years ago today, music changed the shores of Onondaga Lake in Upstate New York.
On September 3, 2015, the Lakeview Amphitheater opened with a vision championed by former Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney. It was a $50 million investment to create a world-class, 17,500-person venue that would transform our community.
From that first night with Miranda Lambert to the 200+ artists who have taken the stage since, Lakeview has become the summer heartbeat of Central New York. Every season, hundreds of thousands of fans pour into Onondaga County, filling hotel rooms, restaurants, and shops, and leaving with memories of sunsets, sold-out shows, and the magic of live music on the water.
A decade later, the amphitheater is not just a concert venue. It is a symbol of vision, growth, and the belief that Syracuse deserves a stage as big as its spirit.
Here’s to ten years of music, community, and countless unforgettable nights under the stars.
#LakeviewAmphitheater #SyracuseNY #10YearsStrong #OnondagaLake #LiveMusic #livenation #onondagacounty
SWIPE ➡️There is something about sunsets this time of year that feels timeless. From high above Strathmore, my favorite Syracuse neighborhood, the world slows down for a moment. The Woodlawn Reservoir catches the fading light and turns into a mirror for the sky while the rooftops and tree-lined streets glow beneath it.
Strathmore has a beauty all its own. The historic homes, the winding roads, and the sense of place only grow stronger when you see it from above. Just beyond, the park and its iconic gazebo stand as a reminder of how much character and history this corner of Syracuse holds.
#Syracuse #Strathmore #UpstateNY #CNY #DronePhotography #WoodlawnReservoir #SyracuseDrone #SyracuseNeighborhoods #CentralNewYork #SunsetMagic
It was 1998. Labor Day in Syracuse, New York. I was a junior in high school when the storm hit and it still feels surreal to think back on.
Winds over 115 miles per hour tore through our city (the severe wind and storm, a type of derecho, caused widespread damage to thousands of trees and buildings across the region). Lightning split the sky over and over. Trees were ripped from the ground, buildings scarred, and neighborhoods left in the dark. Two lives were lost at the Fairgrounds. Thirty million in damages. More than 250,000 people with no power.
School didn’t start on time that year. We lived in the dark for days, sharing food with neighbors, trying to find normalcy when there was none. A curfew fell over the city at night. It was unlike anything I had ever experienced.
And yet, out of the devastation came resilience. Communities stood shoulder to shoulder. Strangers became family. The scars remain, but so does the strength of those who lived through it.
On this Labor Day, I remember the storm that changed everything.
#LaborDayStorm #SyracuseNY #UpstateNY #CentralNewYork #LaborDay1998 #CNYStrong #Remembering1998
