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Friday night lights in the fall…does it get any better in Upstate New York?! Captured by my drone high above the Corcoran High School Athletic fields …GO COUGARS!!! 😎 #fridaynightlights🏈 #highschoolfootball #upstateny #syracuse #sunsets
It’s the FRIDAY FIVE. This week, we’re featuring one of Central New York’s most recognizable and beloved television personalities, Carrie Lazarus. Special thanks to our friends at @CrouseHealth for helping bring inspiring stories like Carrie’s to life each and every Friday in the FRIDAY FIVE.
For more than 30 years, Carrie was a familiar face in homes across Central New York as an evening news anchor at NewsChannel 9. Alongside longtime co-anchor Rod Wood, she became one of the most trusted voices in local journalism, with both earning a place in the New York State Broadcasting Hall of Fame. Her nightly Family Healthcast was also the first of its kind in the nation.
But while Carrie may have retired from the anchor desk, she’s certainly not retired from making a difference.
Today, she continues to highlight the people, places, and young talent that make our region special through her show Extraordinary. She’s also the host of Take Me to Crouse, a video podcast helping make important health information more accessible to our community.
Through the Carrie Lazarus Fund for Extraordinary Talent, she’s also helping young performing artists pursue their dreams by providing access to music lessons, instruments, and opportunities they might not otherwise have.
As I put together this week’s FRIDAY FIVE, what stood out to me is how Carrie continues to use her voice and platform to lift others up. Whether it’s sharing someone’s story, helping families, or supporting the next generation of talent, her impact on Central New York goes well beyond the television screen.
#fridayfive #syracuse #centralnewyork #cny #community
Do yourself a favor and run, don’t walk, to Taughannock Falls State Park in Trumansburg, NY. It’s the one location that takes my breath away no matter what time of year I visit. Put it on your list this fall. And fly responsibly… I captured this video with my drone with permission a few years ago. Drones are not allowed in the park unless permission is first received from the Park and New York State. #upstateny #taughannockfalls #fallvibes🍁 #waterfallsofinstagram #iloveny
People who trash on Syracuse parks have obviously never been to Upper Onondaga Park in the fall. Take advantage of the nice weather we have this fall and get out and explore the gazebo, stone bridge and more. 🍂 This is a drone shot of the park taken a few years back over the Strathmore neighborhood looking south west. #syracuse #upstateny #fallvibes #strathmore #onondagapark
Is there anything more fall than a trip to @beakandskiff 🍎? this has always been one of my favorite drone sunset shots from a previous fall before the addition of the @applegroveadventurepark …you have to respect having the vision to transform the play area into something bigger to continually enhance and reimagine the guest experience… it really is no surprise that they continually rank as the top apple orchard in the country. #applepicking🍎 #upstateny #beakandskiff #fallvibes #syracuse
Don’t forget to check out the hidden gems in your own backyard this fall before you travel elsewhere…like one of my favorite waterfalls in all of Upstate New York a short drive from Syracuse: Chittenango Falls State Park in Cazenovia, NY #upstateny #chittenangofalls #waterfallsofinstagram #iloveny #fallvibes🍁
The LEGEND of 13 Curves ☠️ the spookiest fall drive in all of Upstate New York!
The legend goes that sometime in the early 1900s, a newly married couple was traveling along this winding stretch of road on their wedding night when they crashed and were killed.
But according to the story, the bride never really left.
For generations, people have told stories of seeing a woman in white along the side of the road, wandering through the darkness and searching for her groom. Some claim to have caught a glimpse of her in their headlights before she suddenly disappeared.
Is it true? That’s part of the mystery. Researchers have questioned whether the wedding-night crash ever actually happened, and some believe the whole story may have started as a local prank that grew into legend.
But the legend became such a part of Onondaga County folklore that there’s now an official Legends & Lore historical marker commemorating the story.
Want to drive it yourself?
13 Curves is actually Cedarvale Road in the Town of Onondaga, just southwest of Syracuse. Start near the intersection of West Seneca Turnpike and Cedarvale Road, where you’ll find the historical marker, then follow Cedarvale Road south as it winds downhill through the wooded valley toward Pleasant Valley Road.
The road is narrow, dark and very curvy, so take it slow, stay on the road and respect the homes and private property along the way.
And if you decide to make the drive after dark...
You might want to check the rearview mirror.
#13Curves #OnondagaCounty #SyracuseNY #CentralNewYork #UpstateNY
The magic of the fall made even more memorable by the beauty of Skaneateles Lake at sunset 🍂 🍁 #fingerlakes #skaneateles #upstateny #fallvibes🍁 #skaneateleslake
It’s the FRIDAY FIVE! This week, we’re featuring Erin Bates, Executive Director of the McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center. Special thanks to our friends at @CrouseHealth for helping bring important stories like Erin’s to life each and every Friday in the FRIDAY FIVE.
For more than 11 years, Erin has dedicated herself to the mission of the McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center and its incredibly important work supporting children and families impacted by abuse here in Central New York.
As I got to know more about Erin while putting together this week’s FRIDAY FIVE, what stood out to me was her compassion and commitment to a mission that is so important to our community. The McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center provides critical support for children and families during some of the most difficult moments imaginable, and our community is fortunate to have Erin helping lead that mission.
Her story is also a reminder of something I love about this series. Some of the people making the biggest difference in Central New York are doing it quietly, every single day, through work that many of us may never see firsthand.
This week, get to know Erin Bates, what inspires her, and the important mission she leads at the McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center.
#fridayfive #syracuse #centralnewyork #cny #community
One of my favorite fall views of Syracuse in the fall is from Woodland Reservoir in Strathmore #syracuse #syracuseny #fallvibes #upstatenewyork #leafpeeping
When you stop to think about it…there’s lots to be proud of…and isn’t that all that matters?! Consider this your pat on the back and KEEP GOING 💯🙌🙏✅#upstateny #mindset #centralnewyork #syracuse #upstateny
There’s so much beauty in Upstate New York this time of year! Who else is excited for the fall colors to peak this year? This shot was taken with my drone a few years back overlooking the Strathmore neighborhood in the city of Syracuse looking south into the valley. Love the contours of this city and region one seen from above. #upstateny #fallvibes🍁 #syracuse #syracuseny #iloveny
Name a more beautiful park in all of Syracuse. Go ahead. I’ll wait ⏰ #syracuse #syracuseny #fallvibes #onondagapark #upstateny
The Erie Canal isn’t just something you read about in a history book.
At Camillus Erie Canal Park, it’s still RIGHT HERE. More than 200 years after the canal first transformed New York, you can still walk or bike along its paths, take in a boat ride, explore the museum and experience a piece of the Erie Canal story for yourself.
And with fall here, there’s never been a better time to experience it…walk the trail, explore the history, take in the colors...the choice is YOURS!
Visit @eriecanalway’s website to get started.
#ErieCanal #CamillusNY #CentralNewYork #UpstateNY #ErieCanalway
This really has to be one of my favorite times of year in Upstate New York…crisp mornings, warm afternoons…it gets no better 💯 #upstateny #syracuse #syracuseny #sunrise #fallvibes🍁
