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So happy to see this beautiful downtown Syracuse venue come back to life @themizpahsyr FPV footage captured last fall #syracuse #syracuseny #upstateny #centralnewyork #cny
It’s the FRIDAY FIVE. This week, we’re featuring someone who has played a big role in shaping the heart of our city, Merike Treier, Executive Director of the Downtown Committee of Syracuse. Special thanks to our friends at @CrouseHealth for helping bring inspiring stories like Merike’s to life each and every Friday in the FRIDAY FIVE!
Since joining the Downtown Committee in 2004, Merike has been a driving force behind efforts to make downtown Syracuse a more vibrant, welcoming, and exciting place to live, work, and visit.
From supporting local businesses and attracting new investment to organizing events that bring thousands of people downtown, Merike and her team play an important role in the continued growth and revitalization of our city’s center.
As someone who spends a lot of time capturing Syracuse from above, I’ve had a front-row seat to the changes happening downtown. And I have a real appreciation for the people working behind the scenes to make those changes possible. Merike is certainly one of them.
What I appreciate about Merike’s work is that building a stronger downtown isn’t just about buildings and businesses. It’s about creating a place where people want to spend time, connect, and feel proud of their city.
This week, get to know Merike Treier, the person helping shape the future of downtown Syracuse, and what inspires her.
#fridayfive #syracuse #downtownsyracuse #centralnewyork #community
One of my favorite waterfalls in all of Upstate New York: Chittenango Falls at Chittenango Falls State Park #waterfalls #upstatenewyork #fallvibes🍁 #chittenangofalls #iloveny
A beautiful song for a beautiful morning flying over historic Tipperary Hill in Syracuse, NY. Hard to beat these final days of fall with this amazing foliage high above such a historic neighborhood. #tipphill #tipperaryhill #syracuse #upstateny #syracuseny
The “orb” at Green Lakes State Park…otherwise known as Round Lake… the lesser known of the two lakes, but just as beautiful in the fall! I took this picture with my Drone years ago and it still continues to be one of my favorite posts at this beautiful park. #fallvibes #upstateny #syracuse #syracuseny #greenlakes
Perched high above the Strathmore neighborhood in Syracuse looking northeast through the southside heading towards downtown. Shown in the picture is Most Holy Rosary church and school. These views are so fleeting, but they are so beautiful and stay with you the entire year. #syracuse #upstateny #fallvibes #syracuseny #leafpeeping
Grab the kids and drive by 208 Twin Hills Drive in Syracuse for one of the spookiest, most creative skeleton displays I’ve ever seen! This city and neighborhood shows up for Halloween! 🎃 ☠️ #syracuse #spookyscaryskeletons #halloween🎃👻 #straghmore #syracuseny
It’s hard to find a more beautiful park this time of year than the Upper Onondaga Park in Syracuse’s Strathmore neighborhood. This video captured the scene a couple of years ago around this time of year. One of my all-time favorite shots of this park. #upstateny #syracuseny #syracuse #fallvibes🍁 #fallfoliage🍂🍁
Syracuse’s craziest fall tree is at the intersection of Wellesley Road and Glenwood Avenue. Seeing it with the drone only confirms how unique it is. Surrounded by thousands of other trees and not a single one like it. Go take a look before it’s too late! Drone footage from last night. #fallvibes🍁 #upstateny #syracuse #centralnewyork #syracuseny
Remember when Taughannock Falls was lit up at night back in 2024?! Yep…to celebrate 100 years of New York State Parks, the 215-foot waterfall was illuminated for a few nights, and it was breathtaking! I was lucky enough to be invited to capture it from above and even got special permission to fly my drone. Talk about a night I won’t forget!
#TaughannockFalls #NYStateParks #FingerLakes #DronePhotography #iloveny
Some of the best scenic fall views are in the historic Strathmore neighborhood near Woodland Reservoir…and seeing it each year and capturing it with my drone is one of the most favorite things I get to do. These shots were captured a few years ago, and I cannot wait for peak season to return (soon!)! #upstate #upstateny #fallvibes #fallfoliage #syracuse
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
