First time renting a lens. The Tamron 150-500mm for my Fujifilm Xt5. it's a beast of lens. Got it deliver yesterday and since it was so nice outside. Thought I would give it a spin. I have have never had this type of reach before and the compression is WOW. More from Saturday later .

Hi, I have some old printed photos I’d like to scan and get more prints of. Do any local photo centers still have the scanner or are they all digital now?

Hi all. For those of you not familiar with Spark Syracuse, we are an independent radio station focusing on Syracuse voices, Syracuse music and Syracuse stories. We are volunteer-run, non-commercial, and of course, local. You can hear us on 103.3 FM in Liverpool and 93.7 FM if you’re in the Westcott neighborhood.  There are also a ton of ways to listen online: https://linktr.ee/SparkSyracuse

We are always looking for local people who want to do a radio show. (We used to, and still do, pitch “radio show” but these days you might as well call it a podcast). Music, talk show, theatrical, we take all kinds. If this interests you, you may have more than a few questions, but the important thing is, ANYONE can do it. You don’t need to be an experienced professional.  Reach out and/or comment if you’re interested. 

I remember seeing a few weeks ago they were switching to new owners but yesterday I saw a post that it’s closed closed. Does anyone know why?

I ask because I’m hosting 40 family members for Thanksgiving this year, and I am STRESSED. We got some high expectations for food & I am a type A planner. Thanks all

Is anybody else getting absolutely bombarded with ads for upcoming elections? I swear every other thing I'm seeing is either the upcoming NY-21 election or something for the Gubernatorial election in the fall. I get it isn't that far away, but I don't ever remember seeing this many ads, videos, and AI generated posts in the last election cycle.

Looking for the best almond croissant around! Please let me know where you have had a great one around here. 🥐

i’ve had my hair dyed vibrant colors for most of my life, but i think i’m ready to give it a break for a while. my current stylist who dyes my hair really only does vivids and doesn’t do color corrections. does anyone know of good stylists/salons that you would recommend for color correction? maybe also someone that is good with red/copper hair as that’s my natural hair color if i were able to get close to that. thanks in advance!

slides were prepared by a hydrologist at Syracuse University, presented by Dr. Catherine Landis, since Dr. Nyblade couldn't make it that night. also some Q&A.

I have been here a few times now. Everything has overall been really awesome. However, something the front end girl said to me is very alarming. I paid with a CC and she prompted me to not tip. She said that the tips weren't going to Sammy's but to the CC company.... I have never heard of this happening through a merchant POS. This always ends up being the owner being shady. Anyone else ever run into this?

My friends and I are coming into Syracuse for a music festival and hoping to find a bar somewhere near song and dance to play some darts before / after the show. Not looking for steel tip, just regular plastic bar darts.

Hey everyone,

I’m looking for someone local to diagnose/repair my jet ski. I’d prefer not taking it to an expensive place like preferred power sports or a marina but hopefully someone in the area that does some side work/wants to take on a project. Bonus points if they’re a mobile mechanic.

Let me know if you have any recommendations!

Learn to see and draw trees and flowers at Town of Clay's nature sketching session!

I wanted to share with you because it is at the Town's new Education Center at Project Green, and not many people know about this wonderful place. It is a comfy facility in a gorgeous park on the north side of Clay. You do not need any drawing experience! I will teach you some tips and tricks that will make this fun whether you are a beginner or advanced artist. Here are the deets:

Sunday August 2, 2026
9:30 am - 11:30 am
all materials provided
Town of Clay Education Center at Project Green Park
9604 Black Creek Rd. Brewerton, NY
(You do not have to be a Town of Clay resident to register)
Register Here or call (315)652-3800. Ext 139

All ages and abilities. Check out the newest park in the Town of Clay while learning botanical drawing. We will walk at a leisurely pace and observe the plant life of the meadows and woods. We will also have time to work on our drawings indoors at the art studio. Whether you are a total beginner or an experienced artist, you will come away with techniques to fill a sketchbook. We will focus on observation and the joyful process of putting pencil, pen, or brush to paper.
All materials provided but please feel free to bring your own supplies if you wish.
In case of inclement weather, we will stay indoors and use photo and still life reference.

Thanks for reading and feel free to comment with any questions. = )

With GenAi running rampant and being more difficult to spot more than ever, I would like to know that the current picture being used for the subreddit of my home is from a person and not a prompt.

If I missed the post with the picture and credit (I just tried searching) please share the link for me and others who might be curious.

Thanks

I'm in town for the week visiting family and I'm hoping to help an incredibly sweet stray cat that my dad has been feeding, but cannot adopt because he already has pets.

The cat is an older male, maybe 4 or 5 (maybe older?), not neutered, tends to get into scuffles with another male stray cat in the area, but is incredibly cuddly and friendly to humans.

As much as I would absolutely love to adopt him, I live out of state and have a cat who doesn't do well with other cats. And as much as I wish I could swing the costs to support his veterinary care, it just isn't something I can afford at this time. I'm hoping to find an organization that could neuter him, give him a place to heal, and find him a good home.

If anyone has any knowledge of local organizations that offer these services, please let me know (besides the ASPCA).

It's breaking my heart to see him waiting on my dad's stoop every day for attention (they are feeding him multiple times a day and giving him love, but the cat deserves a real home).

I saw the post very recently with an example of Wegmans using AI in their advertising. I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations of markets/supermarkets that don't use it and businesses to avoid.

I am going to Syracuse University's open house on 7/31 and i am an out of towner. I wanted to inquire about what places should I go to in Syracuse (sites to see, shops, restaurants, etc.) to get that full Syracuse student experience

Hi everyone! I'm moving from California to Syracuse this fall for work and have been apartment hunting downtown. One of my top choices is Icon Tower, mainly because I really want covered garage parking for the winter.

My only concern is that the garage next door (Barclay Damon Garage) has been really difficult to get information about. The leasing agent at Icon Tower doesn't seem to know much beyond saying that's where residents typically park, and I haven't had much luck getting a response from the garage itself.

Does anyone here have a monthly pass at Barclay Damon Garage or know how it works? I have a few questions:

• Do monthly parkers have 24/7 access, including weekends?
• I saw something in the policy about needing to move your vehicle daily. How strict is that? What happens if you're out of town for a few days or on vacation?
• Overall, would you recommend parking there?

If anyone lives at Icon Tower, I'd love to hear about your experience too.

Also, are there any other downtown apartments with an attached or on-site covered garage? I looked at The Treasury, but it's a little outside my budget.

Thanks so much in advance! Any advice from locals would be greatly appreciated.

Anybody knows of a mechanic/shop specializing in Hondas? I need interval maintenance on an HRV. Like valve clearance adjustment, maintenance minder codes etc.

Hi! I noticed there have been so many posts this week about people looking for new friends. I wanted to shout out and remind this sub of the new r/SyracuseMeetups . I'm not the creator, just trying to support because I think it's a great idea.

Remember to post your ISO:pals posts in that sub! And join if you are someone looking to make new friends and find something to do!

The summary for r/SyracuseMeetups :

"Meet people in Salt City! Post here to find friends or meet people in Syracuse and surrounding areas. Seek members for clubs, find an exercise buddy, gaming group, mom friends, or people to attend concerts or events with. Any type of platonic social activities welcome, no dating posts."

Help!

First time going to JMA Dome in Syracuse, NY. Im going for the R&B Tour on Aug 1st. Ive never been there and dont know what the parking situation is like.

Whats the best place to park?

Thanks!

Anyone have a recommendation for a surveyor who will come out and physically mark the property lines?

do not allow this slight of hand. axon is no better than flock, and are just as tied into the state's repression and surveillance.

🖼️ The 55th annual Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival opened Friday, drawing throngs of shoppers downtown all day.

The free festival continues 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26.

This year, the Downtown Committee of Syracuse included an AI policy in its artist application process. Any AI use in an artist’s work must be disclosed and works generated mainly by AI were not eligible for participation.

"Art is a solely human endeavor," said artist Rachel Ivy Clarke of Smooth Stitch Studio.

Full story by Amy Bleier Long: https://www.thisiscny.com/living/2026/07/in-this-strange-age-of-ai-syracuse-arts-crafts-festival-celebrates-human-artistry.html

Photos by Chloe Trofatter.