WHAT IF… Syracuse actually built the stadium downtown? 🤯🏟️✨
 
Picture this: A crisp fall night in the heart of downtown. Streets packed with fans draped in orange, energy buzzing through the air. Bars and restaurants overflowing, a sea of people marching toward the stadium, the hum of anticipation mixing with the city lights.
 
Game days wouldn’t just be events—they’d be moments. Downtown would be electric, businesses thriving, the skyline reflecting the glow of stadium lights. A true city experience, right in the center of it all.
 
But instead… we look up at the Dome in the distance, tucked away on the hill. Still iconic, still ours. But what if? Don’t get me wrong, NBT Bank Stadium is a GEM and the experience that GM Jason Smorol and team provides is top tier…but you can’t help but wonder what if…
 
What do you think—would it have changed everything? 👀👇 #WhatIf #SyracuseNostalgia #DowntownSyracuse #TheStadiumThatNeverWas #GameDayVibes #dronevideo

🚦 Only in Syracuse: The ONLY Upside-Down Traffic Light in the country is on Tipp Hill! 🍀
 
Syracuse is home to one of the most unique and rebellious landmarks in the country—an upside-down traffic light in the heart of its proudest Irish neighborhood. And there’s a wild story behind it…
 
Tipp Hill isn’t just any neighborhood. It’s the beating heart of Syracuse’s Irish heritage, where tradition runs deep, and St. Patrick’s Day is more than a holiday—it’s a way of life. Every March, the streets are packed with thousands of people celebrating, but this neighborhood is a draw all year long for those who love a good pub, great food, and deep-rooted history.
 
And that history? It includes a group of Irish boys who refused to let “British red” sit above “Irish green.” 😡 They kept smashing the red lens, again and again, until the city gave in and flipped the light. ✅
 
Now, this one-of-a-kind traffic light is a symbol of Irish pride, resilience, and the rebellious spirit that makes Tipp Hill one of the best places in Syracuse.
 
Would you have fought for green on top? 🍀 Drop a 🍀 in the comments if you love Tipp Hill!
 
#Syracuse #TippHill #IrishPride #UpsideDownTrafficLight #OnlyInSyracuse #StPatricksDay #CNY #UpstateNY #SyracuseHistory #SYR #dronevideo

Soaring above Syracuse, I witness a city on the move and on the rise. Every view captures the vibrant transformation and unstoppable progress unfolding below—from reimagined skylines to reinvented neighborhoods. Grateful to document this evolution from above and share the inspiring journey of a community reaching new heights.

#Syracuse #CityOnTheRise #UrbanTransformation #ProgressFromAbove #Cityscape #timelapse #syracuseny #upstatenewyork #dronephotography

🎥 Flying High Over the Loud House! 🚀🏟️
Remember that time Syracuse University and Syracuse Football let me zip around the JMA Wireless Dome’s roof, dive down, and take a lap inside? 🤯🎥 Seeing this iconic space from a whole new perspective was next level.
There’s nothing like changing the way people see a place they thought they knew. That’s what I love about my drone—it opens up a whole new world of angles, moments, and stories waiting to be told.
And now? With the new upgraded seats and spaces inside the Dome, I can’t wait to go back and capture it all! 🔥🏈 Stay tuned… this is just the beginning.
#DronePerspective #JMADome #SyracuseFootball #SU #FromAbove #GameDayViews #orangenation #cusenation #dronevideo #fpvdrone

We’ve all been there… stuck behind someone parked in the middle of the aisle, deeply analyzing a box of crackers like it holds the secrets of the universe. 🚶‍♂️🛒

Sometimes, you gotta take matters into your own hands. 💪😂

@wegmans traffic jams require creative solutions.🎥: The most efficient way to clear the aisle. Use responsibly.

#WegmansProblems #AisleBlockers #GroceryStoreGym #WegmansManeuvers #ShopAndMove #upstateny #syracuse #wegmans #everydayyougetourbest

$75K on a Syracuse basketball mural… and NO MELO?!🤨🏀

Syracuse spent $75,000 on a mural honoring the best basketball players in the city’s history. And yes, every single one of them is deserving. Legends. Icons. BUT… you mean to tell me there’s a mural celebrating what basketball means to this town and it doesn’t include the guy who put Syracuse on the map in the modern era?!

Carmelo Anthony. The man who delivered THE championship. The most recognizable player to ever wear orange. The 2003 NCAA Tournament’s Most Outstanding Player. His jersey hangs in the rafters. He’s a straight-up basketball deity in Syracuse… and he’s left off the mural?!

You couldn’t even slip his name in the background? A tiny ‘Melo’ in the corner? A secret hidden message like a ‘Where’s Waldo’ puzzle? Nope. Nothing. Fugazzi.

If you’re gonna honor what hoops means to this city, how do you not honor the guy who MADE it mean something on the national stage?🏆🍊

#Cuse #Melo #ThisAintIt #GOAT #RespectTheReal #OrangeLegend @carmeloanthony #syracuseu #orangenation #goorange #melo #cuse #cusebasketball

It’s an Upstate of mind 💯 #syracuse #syracuseny #upstateny #upstateofmind #myob #iykyk #dronevideo

💀Aerial Secrets Above Syracuse 💀

Some of the best aerial views of Syracuse come from a place most people wouldn’t expect—Oakwood Cemetery. Flying high above the historic grounds, my drone captures stunning perspectives of the city skyline, framed by rolling hills, towering oaks, and intricate stonework that tells stories of the past.

It’s a spot where history meets horizon, and from above, the view is nothing short of breathtaking.

Would you have guessed a cemetery could hold one of the city’s best perspectives?

#SyracuseFromAbove #DroneSyracuse #HiddenViews #OakwoodCemetery #dronevideo #syracuseu #syracuseuniversity #upstateny

Yeeeeaaaahhh baby…❄️🚜🔥

Syracuse snow plows are absolute beasts in the winter, keeping our roads clear no matter how hard the snow hits. And if they’re blasting Fetty Wap through the streets of the South Side while doing it? That’s just peak Syracuse.

Is there anything more CNY than this in the middle of a storm? Drop your best winter moments below! ⬇️

#Syracuse #YeaaaahhhBaby #SnowPlowAnthems #CNYWinter #OnlyInSyracuse #BuiltForThis #syracuse #upstateny #upstate #fetty #fettywap #fettywap1738 #syracuseu

You wait years to fire up the snowblower, dreaming of that first glorious pass down the driveway… only to watch your neighbor beat you to it before you even get your boots on.

Neighborhood kindness is undefeated. But next storm? It’s ON❄️💨 #SnowblowerFOMO #UpstateNYLife #GratefulButLetMeAtIt

💡 DAYUM…They Thought of Everything! 💡
 
The historic National Grid Building (formerly Niagara Mohawk) in downtown Syracuse just got even better. With its brand-new LED lighting system, this Art Deco icon can transform the skyline in an instant!
 
On Valentine’s Day, they turned up the charm—switching from classic white to vibrant pinks, reds, and purples, adding a little extra love to the city. 💖✨
 
A modern touch for a timeless landmark. 🔥
 
#SyracuseNY #NationalGridBuilding #DowntownSyracuse #SkylineGlow #ArtDeco #ValentinesDayLights #syracuse #syracuseny #upstateny #dronevideo #architecturallighting #nimo

🔥 Love at First Slice 🍕❤️
 
There’s just something about a wood-fired pizza—the way the dough comes to life, the perfect toss, the fire-kissed crust… it’s pure magic. And when it’s all in slow motion? Even better. 😍
 
Because on Valentine’s Day, the only commitment we need is to a perfectly blistered, cheesy, delicious pie. 🔥🍕
 
Proud to be working with @tossnfirepizza on some amazing content and officially welcoming them to the Aiden Media fam! 🎥🍕 Can’t wait to show you more of what we’ve been cooking up together.
 
Tag your pizza date below 👇 ❤️ #WoodFiredLove #TossAndFire #PizzaValentine #syracuse #syracuseny #woodfiredpizza

Where’s Jim Bob? Catch The JIM BOB World Tour with HARDY and special guests Koe Wetzel, Stephen Wilson Jr. and Sikarus on September 4 at Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater! Tickets available NOW: https://livemu.sc/4jZEF7c (LINK also in bio)

🎥 Is there a city more Upstate New York than Syracuse? 🤔

One of the things I love most about Syracuse is being able to view the city from unique vantage points—especially through my drone. The perspective from above shows the grit, charm, and beauty of this city in ways you can’t always see from the ground.

This reel showcases a rare view flying south along S. Salina Street from the North Side, capturing Syracuse’s grit from below and heart from above. From the historic buildings downtown to the streets that have seen it all, it’s a view that reminds me why this city is so special.

Syracuse is more than its winters, more than its sports—it’s the people, the places, and the perspective that make it feel like home.

What do you think? Does Syracuse embody the spirit of Upstate NY? Let me know below! ⬇️

#SyracuseNY #UpstateNY #CNY #SyracuseStrong #DronePerspective #CityFromAbove #SyracuseLife #upstateny #centralnewyork #dronevideo

Syracuse from Above: A Love Letter to CNY

There’s something special about being able to share the most breathtaking views of Syracuse and Central New York with all of you. Every time I send my drone into the sky, I’m reminded why this place has my heart. The hills, the skyline, the seasons changing in real-time—each frame tells a story of resilience, beauty, and home.

This city has a voice. It’s in the wind, in the rustling leaves, in the way the skyline glows at sunset. If you listen, Syracuse speaks to you. And I’ll never stop listening.

#SyracuseFromAbove #CNYViews #LoveWhereYouLive #DronePerspective #syracuse #upstateny #dronevideo #timelapse #valentines

OK, OK… maybe we’re getting ahead of ourselves. ❄️➡️☀️ But can you blame us? It’s hard NOT to dream of warmer, sunnier days at one of Central New York’s best-kept secrets—Green Lakes State Park, just 10 miles east of Syracuse, NY.

Right now, it’s covered in snow, but in just three months, it’ll be paradise. As Memorial Day weekend rolls around, the ice will melt, the trees will bloom, and that crystal-clear, blue-green water will be calling your name.

Did you know? 🤔
- Meromictic Magic: Green Lake and Round Lake are *meromictic*, meaning their waters don’t mix—giving them their rare, striking color.
- Old-Growth Forest: The park is home to some of the oldest trees in Central New York.
- A National Treasure: Round Lake is a designated National Natural Landmark for its pristine condition and geological significance.

Who else is counting down the days? 🏕️⛱️🌊 #GreenLakesStatePark #CNY #SeasonsOfSyracuse #MemorialDayCountdown #iloveny #upstateny #upstatenewyork #winterblues #nystateparks #dronevideo