d small gift stores; Columbus Circle, a more historic area that includes the library, the courthouse, the War Memorial, as well as various churches; and Clinton street, where many businesses reside.Back in the mid-nineteenth century, people moved to Syracuse for the business opportunities and today, Syracuse remains the home to many large businesses. The seven major employers in the city are: SUNY Medical University, Syracuse University, New Process Gear, Wegman's, Carrier Corporation, St. Joseph's Hospital, and Niagara Mohawk. With the largest amount of industry in Central New York, it is no surprise that the unemployment rate in the city of Syracuse as of July 2000 was 4.8% and that the current number of people employed in the city is 72,400.With the amount of business in the city, it is natural for there to be many schools for the children of Syracuse. There are eighteen school districts in Onondaga County and one in the city itself. The Syracuse City School district, headed by Superintendent Steven Jones, serves 23,000 youth and the total enrollment for the county is 80,000. Another main advantage to living in the city of Syracuse is its distance to other major cities. Albany and Buffalo are both 140 miles away; while Toronto, Philadelphia, and New York City are each 250 miles away. This is an advantage to the residents of Syracuse because not only do they have the business, culture, and entertainment that the city can provide, but they are also close enough to enjoy other cities full of the same things. ...
