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Central New York Cider Mill Picked as Best Cidery in the Country
Central New York is home to the best cidery in the nation. There are more than 1,000 hard cideries across the country, according to the American Cider Association. Pennsylvania is a popular spot with 3 cideries making the Top 10 in the country but there's only one in New York and it's at the top spot.
Oneida YMCA takes aim with new archery range, expansion
ONEIDA — The Family YMCA in Oneida has cut the ribbon and officially opened their indoor archery range at their Seneca Street facility, according to YMCA officials. The primary purpose of the expansion is a multi-sport building housing a 20-yard archery range that will also serve as a multi-purpose space for other activities including pickleball, group fitness, and the Oneida Y’s Cancer Survivorship Program, run in partnership with Oneida Health Cancer Center, a member of the Roswell Park Care Network. The state-of-the-art archery range is part of the ongoing and growing archery program — Character Development Through Archery — now in its seventh year, officials said.
Manlius swans aren’t pets, they’re prisoners (Your Letters)
Regarding the letter “Manlius swan controversy is bureaucratic overreach, pure and simple” (Aug. 27, 2024):. The mute swans the reside in the pond are, in fact, an invasive species. We have trumpeter swans that are native to New York (and North America. for that matter), so why does Manlius keep begging for an exception for a bird that is native to Europe, Asia and Africa?
Buy Fresh Apple Cider Within 100 Miles Of Upstate New York
Looking for some fresh Apple Cider across the Upstate New York region? There are quite a few places to choose from within 100 miles of the Utica and Rome area of the Mohawk Valley and Central New York. New York State has a handy map to find a sweet (unfermented)...
Balanced flavors and affordable value bring diners to Diwan Restaurant in Manlius (Dining Out Review)
Manlius, N.Y. — One bite into a falafel patty at Diwan Restaurant in Manlius reminded me of what we’ve been missing for the past couple of years. Many Middle Eastern restaurants use the recipe from their homeland — Lebanese falafel differs from, say, the Persian version — where herbs or ingredients like tahini or fava beans bring specific flavors to the end product. It’s not unlike Italian restaurants that each have different ways of making meatballs or red sauce based on their region of origin.
The Dirty Pennies Release Expansive Psych-Rock Single “Bee Sting”
Psychedelic blues and garage rock band The Dirty Pennies just released their first single in almost a year, “Bee Sting.” The nearly seven-minute track sees the group furthering their newer psychedelic sound, one that can be experienced live at one of their upcoming shows in Rochester and Rome, NY.
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