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This might be the most Syracuse video of all time.
Our snow plows are absolute beasts in the winter…out there clearing roads no matter how hard the weather hits. And if they’re blasting Fetty Wap through the South Side while doing it? That’s peak Syracuse energy.
Is there anything more CNY than this in the middle of a storm? Drop your best winter moments below! ⬇️
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Fresh snow fell overnight at Green Lakes State Park and seeing it from high above feels like watching winter rediscover itself. The world turns quiet here after a storm. Trees stand in perfect silence. Trails soften under fresh powder. And then there are the lakes. Those unbelievable shades of blue that refuse to dull even in the coldest months.
Green Lakes is one of the rarest places in the world. Its waters are meromictic which means the layers never mix. That creates clarity that feels unreal and color that seems borrowed from somewhere far away. From the sky you can see deep turquoise surrounded by a forest wrapped in white. Few places look like this on Earth and we get to call it part of our backyard in Central New York.
Flying above it after a heavy snowfall is a reminder of how lucky we are to live here. It feels like nature is letting us in on a secret. A quiet moment. A story that continues through every season. And winter might just be the most magical chapter of all.
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Every time I send my drone into the sky I feel like I am borrowing a new set of eyes. A chance to see our city the way only angels might. And nights like this remind me why I keep coming back.
Upper Onondaga Park rested quietly under a fresh layer of snow, the historic Strathmore neighborhood glowing softly around it. This park is one of Syracuse’s true treasures.
Designed in the early 1900s by the Olmsted Brothers firm, the same family who shaped some of the most famous parks in America, it was built to be a peaceful escape for the community. At its heart sits Hiawatha Lake, a man made lake that has become a gathering place for generations.
On this night the entire shoreline of Hiawatha Lake was lined with little lights. Hundreds of luminaries placed carefully by volunteers for the first annual Luminary Event. Each one flickered against the snow and created a pathway of warmth around the entire lake. In the gazebo the tree glowed like a beacon. Families walked slowly. Voices softened. The whole park felt transformed.
From above it was breathtaking. A perfect circle of light embracing the lake in the middle of winter. A reminder of how beautiful community can be when people come together. I am so grateful I get to witness moments like this and share them with all of you.
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One of my favorite scenes I’ve ever stumbled upon in downtown Syracuse happened right here…beside the Christmas tree in Clinton Square. I was walking through the storm that night…the kind where the snow falls so thick it softens every sound…when a bus suddenly pulled up beside me.
Out spilled a full bridal party, laughing, shouting, celebrating…and in a moment of pure, joyful chaos, they left their coats behind and sprinted through the snow toward the tree. No hesitation. No worrying about the cold. Just magic.
And somehow…by pure luck and perfect timing…I was able to capture it on video. A tiny, beautiful reminder that even on the coldest nights, Syracuse can surprise you with warmth.
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If Upstate New York had a vibe this time of year… it would definitely be Clinton Square at night.
Bright lights bouncing off the ice rink, the Christmas tree glowing over families, couples, and everyone in between…all of us getting lost for a moment in the magic of the season.
There’s just something about this place… a little spark that feels bigger than Syracuse. It feels like New York. Like home.
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Flying at the @crousehealth clock tower is one of the toughest flights I take on. The tower sits just steps from the Upstate University Hospital helipad which means every lift off begins long before I ever press the fly button.
To fly here you need more than FAA authorization. You also need clear and constant communication with the New York State University Police team to make sure no medivac or LifeFlight is on approach. Their work saves lives so my job is to stay out of their way. Every flight becomes a blend of patience coordination and precision.
When everything lines up and the sky is ours for a moment the reward is huge. The split screen you see in this reel shows my actual controller view next to the final shot after post production. It is a reminder of how much goes into each frame and why our clients hire us. Safety is the first story we tell long before the camera rolls.
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Green Lakes after a heavy snowfall feels almost unreal. The world gets quiet. The colors soften. And that impossible turquoise glow breaks through the white like it’s alive. Standing here you realize this isn’t just another state park. It is one of Upstate New York’s natural wonders and one of the few meromictic lakes left on the planet. No mixing of its layers. No disturbance. Just time and nature doing what they do best.
It is the kind of place that stays with you even when you are far from Upstate. The kind of place you visit once and then dream about in between the next time you return. Winter makes it feel even more sacred. The run up to the holidays brings a different kind of magic and seeing a spot we usually only explore in good weather through the lens of my drone reminds me how lucky we are to have this beauty in our backyard.
The snow doesn’t just cover Green Lakes. It transforms it. And sharing that view from above never stops feeling special.
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Syracuse feels like a snow globe right now. Big quiet flakes drifting through the air and settling on everything. In spots like Clinton Square the snow fills the whole sky until the world turns soft and still. You look around and realize you’re standing in the heart of a beautiful Christmas season and it feels a little bit magical.
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There is a moment in every winter when the season truly arrives. Not on the calendar. Not with the first flurries. It arrives in the stillness. The kind of stillness that settles over Upstate New York during a snowstorm and makes the whole world feel like it is slowly exhaling.
I remember capturing this scene in slow motion and feeling the kind of quiet that goes deeper than silence. No traffic. No footsteps. Just snow drifting under the streetlights and time seeming to ease into a gentler rhythm.
Winter is settling in again soon and this memory is a reminder of the calm it brings. A reminder to pause. To breathe. To take in the quiet beauty of another season returning.
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The first real snowfall in Syracuse has a way of stirring things inside you. The moment the flakes start drifting down it feels like the city is whispering old memories back to life. Suddenly you can see your younger self bundled up and running through fresh powder. You can hear the crunch of boots on early morning sidewalks. You can feel that familiar mix of cold air on your face and warmth waiting at home.
Every winter here tells its own story yet somehow it always brings you home to the same feeling. A Syracuse snowfall slows the noise of the world and reminds you why this place stays in your heart. Neighbors look out for each other. The city glows under the streetlights. Even the stillness feels alive. It is a reminder that beauty shows up even in the toughest seasons and that the people who choose to stay understand that better than anyone.
Folks often ask why we love it here. Why we stay through the long winters and the lake effect surprises. The truth is rooted in moments like this. Snow settling over the Salt City reconnects you to your past and makes you grateful for your present. It is a quiet kind of magic that belongs uniquely to this place and to the people who know how to appreciate it.
Shoutout to @thebritishblacksmith for the epic snowy voiceover
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There is something magical about standing in the heart of historic downtown Syracuse with the glow of Clinton Square wrapping around you. This might be one of my favorite views this time of year because it captures one of the season’s most underrated traditions in our city. Ice skating beneath the bright lights of the Clinton Square rink feels like stepping into a memory you’ve lived a hundred times.
You’re surrounded by architecture that has watched generations come and go. The air is crisp the music floats through the square and the tree stands tall like an old friend waiting for everyone to gather again. Families couples friends and even solo skaters all glide across the ice chasing the same feeling we’ve carried since we were kids. Nostalgia. Pure and simple.
Year after year we return to this spot to marvel at the tree lace up our skates and remind ourselves why Syracuse in the winter is something special. It is tradition but it is also a feeling. One that keeps calling us back.
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There is a moment in downtown Syracuse that most people never see. It happens in the middle of the night after a light snowfall. Clinton Square goes quiet. The Christmas tree stands alone in the stillness. The bulbs glow against the fresh snow. The yellow streetlights cast warm halos on the old architecture that surrounds it.
It feels like the whole city is holding its breath. No noise. No crowds. Just Syracuse showing off in the most peaceful way possible. If you catch it at just the right time, it almost feels unreal. Like the city is letting you in on a secret reserved for the few who slow down long enough to notice.
These are the moments that remind you why this place is special. Why it is worth paying attention. Syracuse has a beauty that reveals itself when everything else falls quiet.
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Downtown Syracuse has a way of catching you off guard. One moment it is a bright beautiful day in Clinton Square. The next it is a glowing winter night wrapped around the Christmas tree that brings this whole place to life.
There is something about that tree. Something bigger than decorations and lights. It is a symbol that means something different to every one of us, yet somehow brings us all together. No matter your background or your affiliation, it reminds us of joy, community, and the season that never sticks around as long as we wish it would.
This is your reminder to soak it in. Get outside. Look up. Notice the little things that make this city so beautiful. Syracuse shines in its own way, and moments like this make you feel it.
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There’s nothing quite like the moment the Clinton Square Christmas tree flickers to life.
Downtown glows a little warmer, the crowds lean in a little closer, and for a few seconds the whole city feels wrapped in the same shared breath of wonder.
The tree lighting has always been one of my favorite Syracuse traditions. It’s the signal that the season of warmth, nostalgia, and togetherness has officially begun. The lights, the rink, the cold air, the excitement… it all feels like home this time of year.
There’s just something special about Christmas in Syracuse. This moment captures it every time.
(And yes, this footage is from a previous year, but the feeling never changes.)
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The snow is coming down and the city is buzzing. Black Friday feels different in Syracuse when Clinton Square is at the heart of it. Tonight the tree will glow again and the final preparations are already underway in the middle of the storm.
I snapped this photo a few years ago when city workers were brushing the fresh snow off the branches making sure everything looked perfect. It’s a reminder that the magic of the season doesn’t just happen. People show up. They work in the cold. They make it special for all of us.
The lights will flip on tonight and for a moment the whole city will feel like one big neighborhood. The magic of the season is here.
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There’s something truly peaceful about a Syracuse sunrise. The soft light stretching over downtown…the Salt City Market coming into view…the courthouse glowing as the sun breaks through the skyline. It’s a quiet reminder of how beautiful this city is and how grateful I am to share it with all of you.
Thanksgiving is a day that invites reflection connection and appreciation. And I’m incredibly thankful for this community for your support for your encouragement and for being part of this journey as this account continues to grow. Sharing Syracuse from above has become one of my favorite ways to highlight the place we call home and it means so much that you’re here for it.
Wishing you a day filled with warmth great food the people you love and a moment of calm to take in something beautiful. Happy Thanksgiving Syracuse. Thank you for being here.
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