SYRACUSE, NY — In what officials are calling a “bold leap forward in aquatic imagination,” the Harborview Aquarium announced Tuesday that it is actively recruiting volunteers to serve as mermaids for its upcoming live exhibit. According to organizers, the program—titled “Mysteries of the Deep (But Like, Local)”—will feature human volunteers dressed as mermaids swimming gracefully… Continue reading Onondaga County’s Harborview Aquarium seeks volunteers for mermaid exhibit
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Syracuse to leave part of I-81 standing to leave room for homeless encampment
SYRACUSE, NY — In a surprising twist to the long-debated I-81 project, city officials announced this week that a small stretch of the aging elevated highway will remain standing—not for traffic, but to “preserve history and provide what we’re calling adaptive urban shelter potential.” The partial structure, which planners are now referring to as the… Continue reading Syracuse to leave part of I-81 standing to leave room for homeless encampment
Syracuse Proposes New Law to Prevent You From Buying a Toothbrush and Toothpaste at the Same Time on Sundays
In a move that has left residents somewhere between confused, amused, and slightly offended, Syracuse lawmakers have introduced a proposed ordinance that would ban the simultaneous purchase of a toothbrush and toothpaste on Sundays.According to Councilor Margaret “Peg” Flossington — who reportedly drafted the bill while waiting for her dental cleaning — the law aims… Continue reading Syracuse Proposes New Law to Prevent You From Buying a Toothbrush and Toothpaste at the Same Time on Sundays
Syracuse Police Offer Playful Response to Question: Fireworks or Gunshots? – Yes.
As Syracuse’s Fourth of July celebrations fill the air with a symphony of sounds, residents find themselves pondering a familiar question: Are those boisterous echoes in the distance the crackle of fireworks or the sharp reports of gunshots? In a lighthearted nod to the city’s unique character, the Syracuse Police Department offers a playful response… Continue reading Syracuse Police Offer Playful Response to Question: Fireworks or Gunshots? – Yes.
Wonderwall Warrior: A One-Man Band’s Reign of Terror
In every social circle, there exists one character who believes their guitar skills are a gift bestowed upon humanity. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, we’re talking about that guy—the one who relentlessly brings his beloved six-stringed companion to every party. And to the collective dismay of all in attendance, his repertoire consists of one song and… Continue reading Wonderwall Warrior: A One-Man Band’s Reign of Terror