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What if I told you…
…that hidden in the quiet forests of Tully, NY, there’s a place where time slows down, and the simple act of collecting sap becomes an act of devotion.
Where blue lines snake through the hillside woods, carrying the lifeblood of maple trees… and where steam rising from a sugar shack tells the story of generations who refused to let a sweet tradition fade.
Where a family — Nate, Cristy, and their growing crew — pour every ounce of themselves into crafting something pure. Something real.
Flying my FPV drone through those woods, and high above the sugar shack, I saw more than just the syrup being made. I saw love. I saw pride. I saw a small business fighting to grow and thrive, building something special right here in Central New York.
On the ground, the smell of boiling sap fills the air like a promise. The work is hard. The hours are long. But every drop of syrup is a testament to a dream.
If you’ve never been, go visit @dutchhillmaple. Or find their syrup at places like @beakandskiff and retailers all around CNY.
Because sometimes the sweetest things in life aren’t just the taste on your tongue — they’re the stories behind it.
#DutchHillMaple #nysmaple #MapleSyrup #TullyNY #CentralNewYork #FPVDrone #DronePhotography #SupportSmallBusiness #MapleSeason #nysmaplesyrup #nysmapleweekend #iloveny

SWIPE 👉If you’ve ever wandered down Meadowbrook Drive on the East Side of Syracuse, you might feel like you’ve slipped into another world—a place where color and imagination quietly bloom among the trees.
Here, perched on poles and nestled among vibrant gardens, stand dozens of mysterious birdhouses. Not ordinary birdhouses—but tiny works of art, each one wildly different from the next. Some look like storybook cottages. Others are painted in dizzying patterns, or shaped into whimsical creations that make you stop, stare, and smile.
Take, for example, the bright orange birdhouse shaped like a Syracuse University basketball, perched proudly near the corner of Meadowbrook and Euclid—a tribute to our city’s Orange spirit. Or the cheeky yellow-and-blue Minion birdhouse that pops out like a cartoon come to life, sparking smiles and selfies from passersby.
But the real magic? These birdhouses were crafted, one by one, by the hands of the neighbors themselves. Artists, hobbyists, and everyday residents all contributed their talents, pouring creativity and love into wood and paint.
And it doesn’t stop there. The gardens beneath these birdhouses—lush with nearly 3,000 annual blooms of zinnias, marigolds, and more—are meticulously maintained by gracious neighborhood volunteers. Altogether, around 25 birdhouses now stretch across 29 vibrant garden beds, transforming the median into a dazzling ribbon of color.
This all started over a decade ago with a single birdhouse inspired by nearby birdlife, and thanks to devoted neighbors like Dudley Breed, Tim Robinson, Dave Kirby, Dan Stricker, and countless others, it has blossomed into a beloved local tradition. Even Syracuse University students sometimes join the efforts, helping plant and care for this urban oasis.
#SyracuseNY #HiddenGems #CommunityArt #Birdhouses #MeadowbrookDrive #EastSyracuse #NeighborhoodPride

🟡💙 Big news for Syracuse! 💙🟡
Today, IKEA U.S. announced plans for a brand-new store at Destiny USA in Syracuse, NY! 🎉
IKEA Syracuse will become the third IKEA in New York State, joining Brooklyn and Long Island, and will bring stylish, functional, and affordable home furnishings closer to the Syracuse metro area.
✨ Highlights:
• Nearly 70,000 sq. ft. of inspiration
• Room setups tailored for local living
• 3,000+ products ready to take home
• A planning studio for kitchens, bedrooms & more
• Swedish food favorites like meatballs, veggie dogs & cinnamon buns 🧆🌭
♻️ And don’t miss the As-is department for gently used and discounted finds—perfect for sustainable living.
Syracuse is about to get a whole lot more IKEA!
💬 Who’s excited for IKEA Syracuse? Drop a 💙 below!
#IKEASyracuse #IKEAUSA #DestinyUSA #GoOrange #HomeSweetHome #SustainableLiving #syracuse #ikea #upstateny #upstatenewyork

Leave YOUR best guess 👇 #destinyusa #syracuse #syracuseny #upstateny #upstatenewyork #shopping #iloveNY

Moms will be Moms 🫶
#travel #funny #explore #nightlife #upstateny #upstatenewyork #syracuse #syracuseny #armorysquare #downtown #dronevideo #aidenmedia #syracusebound #syracuseu #syracuseuniversity

Ever wake up and suddenly feel ancient?
Fun fact (or terrifying one): As of July 2, 2025, we’re closer to 2050 than to the year 2000.
Time. Freaking. Flies.
#FeelingOld #TimeWarp #2000sKids #MidYearCrisis #dronevideo

There’s nothing quite like celebrating Independence Day in Central New York.
Sure, the big fireworks shows light up the sky with all their glitter and roar—but sometimes, the real magic happens closer to home.
It’s neighbors gathered on porches, kids running barefoot in the grass with sparklers, and paper plates piled high with picnic favorites. It’s laughter drifting through the warm night air and fireflies dancing in the dark like tiny stars of their own.
Here in Upstate NY—in places like Syracuse—we’re lucky to have it all: the lakes reflecting fireworks, small-town parades, and those perfect backyard moments that remind us freedom isn’t just a word. It’s community. It’s belonging. It’s simple joys shared under the same sky.
Wishing everyone a safe and beautiful Fourth of July. May your memories this year sparkle as bright as any firework.
#IndependenceDay #UpstateNY #SyracuseNY #FourthOfJuly #CentralNewYork #HomeSweetHome #dronevideo

🛒 Me: Just grabbing a loaf of bread
Wegmans sound system: drops an absolute BANGER 🎶
Also me: living my best club life in aisle 6 💃🪩
Why do grocery store speakers hit harder than the club though?! 😂
#WegmansVibes #AisleRave #GroceryStoreGrooves #Wegmans #WegmansLife #SyracuseNY #UpstateNY #CentralNewYork #ShopLocal #OnlyInUpstate

For decades, the Syracuse Developmental Center was an abandoned 48-acre reminder of lost potential—a crumbling campus left to decay.
Now, it’s finally being transformed.
In the midst of a serious housing shortage, this land is clearing the way for hundreds of new apartments — market-rate, workforce, and affordable — to help meet the growing demand for places people can truly call home.
And that’s not all.
⚙️ On the other side of the site, a new manufacturing and tech hub will rise, bringing innovative jobs and economic growth right into the city’s West Side.
This project isn’t just about demolition. It’s about turning a long-neglected property into a powerful asset for Syracuse’s future — housing, jobs, and community revitalization all in one place.
Syracuse deserves progress like this. Let’s keep building it together. 🚀
#Syracuse #SyracuseNY #UrbanRevitalization #HousingCrisis #EconomicDevelopment #CNY #Rebuild #SyracuseDevelopmentalCenter #FutureForward #TechHub #AffordableHousing #Construction #CityOfSyracuse #dronevideo

Leave the fireworks to the professionals this 4th of July. Your hands (and your neighbors) will thank you.
Wanna see fireworks the safe—and epic—way?
🎇 Syracuse Mets at NBT Bank Stadium: Friday, July 4 game time is 6:35 PM fireworks immediately after. Be there!
Keep your fingers. Enjoy the show. 🇺🇸
#UpstateNY #Syracuse #4thOfJuly #Fireworks #NBTBankStadium #SyracuseMets #leaveittothepros

What’s a guy to do while the wife shops?
I’ll tell ya: Send it FPV-style straight through the iconic Spire atop @destinyusa. 🏙️
Instead of browsing racks, I’m diving into the skies, channeling my inner Maverick with every twist and turn.
The rush of ripping through that towering Spire, the city sprawling out below, the adrenaline kicking like a Top Gun dogfight—it’s the ultimate way to kill time while she hunts for deals.
Who needs shopping bags when you’ve got this view?
#fpvfreestyle #fpvaddiction #fpvdrone #fpvaddict #fpvpilot #fpvlifestyle #getfpv #fpvflying #destinyusa #spire #photographer #dangerzone #maverick #instagood #dronevideo #topgun #Syracuse #syracusebound #instadaily #dronestagram #dronesdaily #droneshots #dronesaregood #syracuseny #syracusephotographer #syracuseu

I heard this idea once—that time moves differently in heaven, and by the time our loved ones turn around to look for us, we’ll already be right behind them.
It’s a thought that’s stuck with me. It doesn’t erase the ache of missing someone, but it softens it somehow. It reminds me that love is bigger than time or distance—that what feels long and heavy here might be only a moment where they are.
Sharing this drone video of beautiful Strathmore in Syracuse, NY—a place full of light, quiet streets, and so many memories.
For anyone carrying loss, I hope this brings you a bit of peace.
#Strathmore #SyracuseNY #DroneVideo #GriefJourney #InLovingMemory #FindingPeace #UpstateNY #DronePhotography #SyracuseLife

Swipe right 👉 for a sky-high look at Clinton Square — because festival season is officially on in downtown Syracuse.
Syracuse Jazz Fest 39 kicks off this weekend, and the city is about to swing. 🎷✨Twelve bands. Multiple venues. One unforgettable weekend.
Executive Producer Frank Malfitano says the vibe is straight out of NYC’s golden jazz era — and if you’re downtown, you’ll feel it.
🎶 Pastabilities Legacy Band featuring Joe Carello, Jimmy Johns & Rick Montalbano
🎹 Tom Brigandi Trio at Mulrooney’s
🎺 ESP at Maxwells of Hanover Square
From Hanover to Armory Square, the music’s taking over. Grab a drink, follow the sound, and let the rhythm lead the way.
NOTE: photo shown is from Taste of Syracuse, not Jazz Fest!
#SyracuseJazzFest #DowntownSyracuse #ClintonSquare #CNYEvents #JazzInTheCity #SyracuseScene #FestivalSeason #UpstateNY #LiveMusicVibes

Swipe right ➡️to see Le Moyne College like you’ve never seen it before.
One of the best parts of flying my drone is discovering new perspectives—especially over places that mean the world to me. Le Moyne will always be home. And from this vantage point, you get something rare: the full beauty of campus and the city of Syracuse in the background. It’s a view that reminds me just how connected this place is to the energy and heartbeat of the city.
My time at Le Moyne shaped so much of who I am, and every time I’m back on the Heights, it feels like yesterday. This campus is such an asset to Syracuse—quietly powerful, deeply rooted, and full of heart. The other school on the hill, and proud of it. 💚
#lemoynecollege #dolphinnation #syracuse #syracuseny #upstateny #dronephotography #aerialview #centralnewyork #leavesfromtheheights #cityview #dronecaptures #collegelife #dronepanorama

You know it’s officially that time of year when the sun starts to have a sound—like a scorching old western chime ringing through the hills. 🌞🌵🔥
We’re just ONE WEEK into summer and already flirting with record temps across Upstate New York. Feels like the sidewalks are sizzling, the AC is holding on for dear life, and even the trees are sweating.
Stay cool out there, hydrate like it’s your job, and maybe skip the blacktop for a bit. ☀️🥵💦
#UpstateNY #HeatWave #ScorchedSummer #StayCool #SyracuseSummer #DroneLife #ThisIsHot #SummerInTheWildNorth #UpstateNewYork #Upstateny #upstate #centralnewyork

🔥 This heat wave got us all out here second guessing EVERYTHING.
Like…
“Maybe I do need to straighten my life out.”
“Maybe I should start going to church again.”
“Maybe Hell ain’t for me after all 🫠”
Shoutout to the grandma who said the devil could never handle CNY in June 😩😂
#HeatWave2025 #HellNah #TooHotForThis #RecalculatingMyAfterlife #CentralNYSizzle #centralnewyork #upstateny #upstatenewyork #syracuse #syracuseny
