Posts Tagged ‘Midtown’
Monday, November 4th, 2013
Ride the High Line
Central New Yorker’s are fearless.
Who else could endure and enjoy an outdoor festival and a zip line during moderate winds and temperatures in the high-30s? Despite the chilly weather however, the attendance at inaugural the Zip Line Fest and Food Truck Rodeo was steady and strong. Students, business owners from the neighborhood, elected officials, and even families from other states (today was the last day of Parent’s Weekend at SU) filled Forman Park, and the crowds spilled onto East Genesee street on Sunday.
Parks & Rec Commissioner Baye Muhammad came out with his family to enjoy the festivities.
The energy the event created rivaled Armory Square, and maybe even more well-known public spaces such as Byrant Park, Rittenhouse Square, or Dupont Circle.
The event was also sponsored by 40 Below, the City of Syracuse, SU and the Save the Rain Program.
Dancing in the Park was also a highlight of the day.
PB&J’s Lunchbox also invaded the Eastside for the day (the mobile food truck is usually in Armory Square).
What a lively and unique way to kick off Phase two of the Connective Corridor construction project.
Tags:2013, Business, Connective Corridor, Dance, East Genesee Street, festival, Forman Park, Midtown, Neighborhood in Transition, PB&Js Lunchbox, Syracuse, ZipFest
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Monday, November 4th, 2013
Walking the dog
Tags:2013, Connective Corridor, East Genesee Street, Fashion, Forman Park, Midtown, Neighborhood in Transition, People, Street Photography, Syracuse
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Saturday, October 12th, 2013
Forman Park, Looking south
The Central New York Police Retirees and Connective Corridor folk continue to show great stewardship of Forman Park. Here are some scenes from this morning’s beautification. We witnessed school-aged kids, retirees, SU executives, as well as current beat cops doing their share in the clean-up and planting process.
Forman Park, Redfield Monument
Forman Park, Looking east
Forman Park, Looking west
Tags:2013, Adopt a Park, architecture, Central New York Police Retirees Association, Connective Corridor, East Genesee Street, Forman Park, Forman Park Beautification, Landscaping, Midtown, Park Days
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Monday, September 30th, 2013
Seventies in September makes a runner's world.
Tags:2013, Connective Corridor, Fall, Midtown, Neighborhood in Transition, Recreation, Running, Sports, Syracuse, Weather
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Sunday, September 29th, 2013
Barry Muskat, find developer from Buffalo, talked about 709 East Genesee Street on Thursday.
On one hand developer Barry Muskat sounds like a comedian (listen to sound clip below); on the other hand, he is definitely an optimist. His company has taken over 709 East Genesee Street, brought in United Uniform as an anchor tenant, and he’s not done yet.
The property is located across from Forman Park, between the Crowne Plaza Hotel and the Parkview Hotel.
During the press conference to announce the winners of the Connective Corridor facade grant winners (round 2), Muskat hilariously walked business owners, officials and the press through his firm’s plans.
He praised officials from the Connective Corridor and local businesses for changing what he called the “psychological infrastructure” of the neighborhood.
North Face: As Muskat gave his comments at the press conference, the work continued on the United Uniform commercial space, which is schedule to open on Monday.
All jokes aside, let’s hope Muskat’s enthusiasm is infectious.
New Neighbors: Muskat met briefly with Woodbine Group Director of Sales/Hospitality Chris Tucciarone after his presentation.
Tags:2013, 709 East Genesee, Barry Muskat, Buffalo, Christine Tucciarone, Connective Corridor, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Development, Midtown, Parkview Hotel, Real Estate, Syracuse, Syracuse Architectural Digest, Taskum, United Uniform, Woodbine Group
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Thursday, September 26th, 2013
“Gifts are the essence of art. Art isn’t made as part of an even exchange, it is your chance to create imbalance, which leads to connection…”
-Seth Godin, V is for Vulnerable
Peter Dunn, President and CEO of the Community Foundation, spoke about the Syracuse Beautification Fund today during a press conference at the Parkview Hotel.
We found out about a civic renaissance project called the Syracuse Beautification Fund this morning during an event highlighting the new recipients of Connective Corridor facade grants. CNY Community Foundation President & CEO Peter Dunn said he hopes charitable, give it forward initiatives like such as theirs will spread beyond the Corridor to other sections of the city.
Tags:2013, Connective Corridor, Facade Improvement Program, Midtown, Parkview Hotel, Peter Dunn, Philanthropy, Seth Godin, Syracuse, Syracuse Beautification Fund
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Wednesday, September 18th, 2013
Signs and Windows along the Connective Corridor
Tags:2013, Connective Corridor, East Genesee Street, Facade Improvement Program, Harveys Pharmacy, Hutchings Psychiatric Center, Midtown, Neighborhood in Transition, Presidental Plaza, Proliteracy, SALT District, Syracuse, Syracuse Architectural Digest, Syracuse Stage, Temple Concord, University Avenue 2.0
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Wednesday, September 11th, 2013
Here’s a short video from today’s Sept. 11 Ceremony at Forman Park. Last year the event was held in Firefighter’s Park a few blocks away.
Tags:2013, 9/11, Central New York Police Retirees Association, Connective Corridor, East Genesee Street, Forman Park, Memorial, Midtown, Neighborhood in Transition
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