The city of Syracuse has many opportunities to offer its citizens. It is imperative to know what opportunities are available in order to get the most out of life in Central New York.The City of Syracuse: the Hub of Central New YorkAmy PetersonNews 205, MasonSeptember 11, 2000 As the heart of central New York, Syracuse is full of history, tradition, and community. Established in 1848, the city of Syracuse was originally centered on the Eire Canal, which made it a central communication point and an appropriate place to build new community. The city was originally called Bogardus Corners, but as the city began to grow, the postman suggested the change of name to Syracuse. The city of Syracuse is currently the home of 163,860 people who enjoy the benefits of culture, entertainment and a strong sense of community.With a population of over 160,000, the city of Syracuse is a reasonably priced place to live. In 1999, the median price of homes in the city of Syracuse was $85,000. The real estate value in goes up as you get to the outskirts of town, like the newest area of Wincourse. This area was developed in the 1970's. The government of Syracuse consists of a mayor and a common council. The mayor, Roy Bernardi, has served at the city's Chief Executive since 1993. He is responsible for all of the city administration and business. The city of Syracuse also has a ten member common council. The current president, Matthew Driscoll, and the nine other common council members, meet biweekly to create legislation and balance the 1.5 million-dollar city budget.An important aspect of Syracuse is the entertainment. The city of Syracuse is fortunate enough to be the home of 28th largest symphony orchestra in the country. It also has the honor of hosting the New York State fair, which is the longest running fair in the country. Other main sources of entertainment for the Syracuse community are Armory Square, which consists of restaurants an...
