Family-owned Springside Farm in Pompey welcomed two young Highland cows to its expanded animal barn and introduced other interactive features this season. Springside is open Friday-Sunday until Oct. 25 for its fall harvest activities. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/v5W…

Rise N Shine, the Syracuse diner known for Instagram-ready breakfasts, elaborate milkshakes and a menu that turns brunch into a spectacle, is expanding into Clay. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/Nd_…

Critic Linda Lowen raves about Covey Theater's "Congressman Cassidy Brown," from its tight, flawless script, unforgettable characters and onstage relationships to the staging and acting. There are only three performances left. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/Ehp…

Hundreds of colorful fish are swimming, eating and growing in big blue tubs on the top floor of the new Harborview Aquarium, which is scheduled to open later this year. Assistant curator Meeghan Byrne is excited to inspire the next generation. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/g9_…

Four hip-hop stars take the stage this week and spooky season continues with several events. Bring your earplugs to Monster Jam, get tickets for excellent community theater productions, join the all-vegan food festival and more. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/zAD…

Three sharks arrived at Syracuse's Crouse Health Harborview Aquarium yesterday. The sandbar sharks had a big journey to Central New York, traveling by truck from Florida to Syracuse. Only @syracusedotcom & This is CNY were there to see the sharks arrive. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/tn9…

Oneida Community Mansion House has planned an immersive, inventive fundraiser Oct. 17 to support its preservation and restoration of the historic landmark, the former home of the utopian Oneida Community. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/AMc…

On Oct. 18, Syracuse Police and Vera House will co-host a self-protection workshop for women, with physical defense techniques and practical information about patterns of abuse, safety tips and preventative measures. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/0HX…

Scientists at @SyracuseU have made a breakthrough discovery, disproving a scientific norm held since 1972 about organisms that live in harsh or extreme environments. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/qu_…

Joey Salvagni and Dan Hamon want to enhance the small-town feel in Solvay, giving residents more places to gather and spend time. Salvagni's latest project, Pressed Caffe and Roastery, is now open on Milton Avenue. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/hHm…

Inspired by the Central New York landscape as well as the mythological story of Sisyphus, artists Sydney Schultz and Laura Reeder are collaborating on an art installation in a Syracuse city park. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/TdP…

Auditions will be held Oct. 14 for the 32nd edition of Dickens Christmas, the classic street theater production that brings “A Christmas Carol” to life in Skaneateles. Available roles include pickpockets, apple sellers and finishing school girls. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/fFy…

From a crossword competition, toy & comic book show and vinyl record sale to an adults-only pumpkin hunt, Zoo Boo and other fun activities in between, let us help you plan your week in Central New York. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/BXP…

Planning ahead for the holiday season? These 8 excursions will let you ride the rails around Upstate NY for some holiday magic starting late next month and running through December. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/W_o…

Witty Wicks candle company's 'I Am Jane Doe' candle, created in response to the Cornell Rape case, has already generated more than $7,300 for Vera House, a Syracuse agency which serves sexual and domestic abuse victims. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/gmh…

Whether you're an adrenaline junkie, a history buff or a romantic, here are nine different ways to experience a Central New York fall and its beautiful scenery. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/OQ_…

A handmade trinket trading box is bringing joy and whimsy to the Westcott neighborhood. Visitors take or leave friendship bracelets, stickers, figurines, pins or other small items and the reaction has been greater than the box's creators expected. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/Kd9…

Yahoo! Travel went looking for the New York state restaurant with the biggest "cult following" and found Eva's European Sweets on Milton Avenue in Syracuse. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/4HW…

How did the 2026 @NYSFair stack up? See the highlights from livestock entries to $1 baked potatoes consumed. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/clT…

Unique flavor combinations are a staple of the state fair (an event which @jaredpaventi is not a fan of). He found the sausage, onions and peppers he's been missing and other creative combos at Manlius beer and pizza pub A.W. Wander. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/eph…