<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9" xmlns:image="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-image/1.1"><url><loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/realestate/2026/07/see-5-onondaga-county-towns-where-average-home-sale-prices-are-up-at-least-10.html</loc><lastmod>2026-07-02T14:01:07.318Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/resizer/1lmytUBg6zpLZceiZRjTzIPBZxQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/FC2T3A3RYVGQTOBNFYO3OCHTRE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Countywide, the average sale price for a home is now $341,500. Stock photo. (Peter Dazeley | Getty Images)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/living/2026/07/after-north-syracuse-success-zaman-coffee-house-opens-camillus-cafe.html</loc><lastmod>2026-07-02T13:37:02.141Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/resizer/gMKTtfG8XS4Qydzy5bx2LR0Wzb8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/XIZNZZYCHND5HBMLHDFD3WZ3LU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A cup of strong Turkish coffee at the new Zaman coffee shop. Zaman opened its second location on Thursday. This one is in Township 5 in Camillus. (Charlie Miller | cmiller@syracuse.com)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/living/2026/07/camillus-bulfinch-taphouse-bistro-delivers-a-whole-lot-of-ehhhhhh-dining-out-review.html</loc><lastmod>2026-07-02T12:49:34.015Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/resizer/ErWDWvPggLBUDlorc8gIa48VexA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/5VPSLNLC5JEWHEZ45DNM24W6OE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Burger of Three Rings at Bulfinch Taphouse and Bistro, Camillus, N.Y.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/living/2026/07/st-pauls-syracuse-to-hold-july-4-prayer-service-marking-americas-250th-birthday.html</loc><lastmod>2026-07-01T19:09:20.821Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/resizer/9wN79BQ_MWzB4K4ZNWk7TsnKy0o=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/TPQUM5FBD5B4VOB7EURBRCHL4A.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The vaulted ceiling at St. Paul's Episcopal Church on Montgomery St. in Syracuse. The church was constructed in 1884. Dennis Nett | dnett@syracuse.com]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/explore-upstate/2026/07/syracuse-natives-fagbug-comes-full-circle-with-upstate-new-york-museum-exhibit.html</loc><lastmod>2026-07-01T15:21:47.599Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/resizer/-SMVfRf3fI27PWHFWwX6VnIFMOc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/XS7RZR3KANGLNMXZMW2QLQPD7A.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Erin Davies, a Syracuse native, will soon have her VW Beetle, also known as the "Fagbug," on display at the New York State Museum in Albany. In 2007 the car was vandalized with anti-gay slurs. Instead of painting over them, Davies turned the incident in a mission to make the crime visible by touring every state in America and starting conversations about LGBTQ+ rights. After 10 years, she donated the car to the museum. The car will be on display until 2029. Provided photo | Erin Davies]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/living/2026/07/you-know-its-summer-in-syracuse-when-godsmack-stp-and-dorothy-are-rocking-the-lakeview-amphitheater-concert-review-setlists.html</loc><lastmod>2026-07-01T15:09:49.959Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/resizer/_iVOyvaFOcFAhCFB-sN9zxT433Q=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/CFGAJHVK3VE2NMG5RWCBZBS6KU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sully Erna of Godsmack performs at the
St. Joseph's Health Amphitheater at Lakeview in Syracuse, N.Y., on Aug. 3, 2023. Dennis Nett | dnett@syracuse.com]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/schools-news/2026/07/see-highest-paid-school-employees-in-onondaga-county-suburbs-search-all-2025-salaries.html</loc><lastmod>2026-07-01T21:23:10.144Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/resizer/slVCPn2MKweTj5s9TK4SLIW79O4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/WLIV4J6TSBEB7GKMAQSCJPTNRQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Superintendents dominate the list of highest-paid Onondaga County school workers. Stock photo. (Geo Piatt | Getty Images)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/business/2026/07/reading-league-founder-tackles-literacy-crisis-affecting-students-syracuse-trailblazers.html</loc><lastmod>2026-07-01T10:02:45.032Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/resizer/9zF1grzaFBstqDcQS7qFnLNWWm0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/7VDIPFYQYZCQLEVHIYVTT2UC5E.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dr. Maria Murray founded the Reading League, a Syracuse-based nonprofit working to improve childhood literacy and change how teachers are trained, to understand the science of reading.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/living/2026/06/travie-mccoy-gym-class-heroes-will-return-to-ny-state-fair-with-new-music.html</loc><lastmod>2026-06-30T14:33:22.175Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/resizer/DvbYLYdCGDp9lC5DHeZnC5dIb3w=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/HWDEWDW64FDT7HYO4Z7RGPSQRQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Travie McCoy of Gym Class Heroes performs at History on September 20, 2023 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Jeremychanphotography/Getty Images)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/business/2026/06/one-of-syracuses-most-influential-restaurants-is-closing-after-18-years.html</loc><lastmod>2026-06-30T17:33:43.439Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/resizer/DqMuAlKHn9pJ8a_YrxBQLQZ1CVA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/LNKAT7NXPVHM3IVJSU5PA22GWY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dinner at Strong Hearts Cafe, Syracuse, NY]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/living/2026/06/syracuse-opens-pools-for-the-season-providing-free-way-to-cool-off-as-heat-wave-hits.html</loc><lastmod>2026-06-30T14:56:54.789Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/resizer/4ZuVF-buyfZaQsBOW0Cr0eJDuX4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/C57L25XU45F6LM4OQV7ZPQ7WAA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Children participate in a swim lesson in August 2024 at Thornden Park Pool in Syracuse. (File photo)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/explore-upstate/2026/06/forget-bigfoot-giant-trolls-are-the-adirondacks-newest-residents.html</loc><lastmod>2026-06-29T16:48:23.12Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/resizer/O364exox5aK9Q9Ew7fdrM24ZHQA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/66E3EKYU3FBO5MKAJNOIJZE3QE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[TROLLS: Save the Humans by Thomas Dambo is the newest art installation at The Wild Center in Tupper Lake, N.Y. The larger-than-life trolls will be in the Adirondacks until Oct. 31, 2026. Stephaine Potter | @mountain_addict82 on Instagram]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/living/2026/06/free-focus-forum-to-explore-syracuse-transportation-initiatives.html</loc><lastmod>2026-06-29T16:27:05.851Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/resizer/JFRxVeTePYkk1-t2iBTbamkNClk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/UNSKMCOGTRF2NE2TDVZKSSFHKM.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[July FOCUS Forum Panelists: Elizabeth “Betsy” Parmley, Christopher Tuff]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/business/2026/06/armory-square-bar-permanently-closes-just-over-2-years-after-opening.html</loc><lastmod>2026-06-29T22:02:08.734Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/resizer/yKjzxA6DYamyXchJsVX2vWEZfjE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/XRN4VWZL2FDK5H56UMDGHZ55QU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Taphouse on Walton in Syracuse's Armory Square permanently closed over the weekend. (Charlie Miller | cmiller@syracuse.com)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/living/2026/06/godsmack-9-to-5-the-musical-lavender-festival-25-things-to-do-this-week-in-central-ny.html</loc><lastmod>2026-06-29T11:36:19.767Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/resizer/OwPFxF2kGz2Xfg7vIMVux1xWGTc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/XAZOHI3CNJGXNLZ2UPWCRNDQVY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[God smack, Staind and Mix Master Mike entertained thousands at the St. Joseph's Health Amphitheater at Lakeview. Aug. 3, 2023. Dennis Nett | dnett@syracuse.com]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/living/2026/06/happy-250th-birthday-america-fourth-of-july-fireworks-and-celebrations-in-cny.html</loc><lastmod>2026-06-29T17:57:29.953Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/resizer/z1gnEhopMBerBISEeTQES6SwBow=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/JSLWTXITE5CCXBO7ZBD6XO2R3U.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Fireworks captured with a focus shift over a long exposure illuminates the sky over Manlius Tuesday, July 4, 2023. N. Scott Trimble | strimble@syracuse.com]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/living/2026/06/syracuse-sandwiches-king-davids-adapted-a-viral-food-trend-to-its-signature-dish.html</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T22:45:14.527Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/resizer/4EC7ugJPDJj2A0SRMdcBRi2X0bc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/YKGIPIMIQREGHO4ZHQAT7PHXBA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[King David's co-owner Blaine Bajjaly presents her crispy gyro. (Charlie Miller | cmiller@syracuse.com)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/explore-upstate/2026/06/fish-for-free-in-ny-this-weekend.html</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T12:11:15.589Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/resizer/JK_9bBc3NjD0gDBFKVvKPLth6Fw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/6RSE4J6WSNGQDFLB5YPJQ27NWY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Luca Pulverenti, 7. from Canastota, N.Y. holds up a little bitty largemouth bass he caught in 2021 while fishing the St. Lawrence River on Chippewa Bay.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/living/2026/06/indie-bookstore-owners-combine-efforts-for-cny-book-crawl-begins-july-10.html</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T11:00:52.224Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/resizer/5Aj3yXEs_j0PD1K0_kXub9WIg20=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/O63S5UKYN5E4ZFOFG7OQWILULU.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The first CNY Book Crawl starts July 10 with 19 bookstores in Central New York. It is the brainchild of Kelly Vann, owner of Lit Actually bookstore in Baldwinsville. Here, Vann holds the passport participants can use to collect stamps from the locations they visit on the crawl. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/realestate/2026/06/house-of-the-week-how-two-bits-of-luck-started-a-47-year-love-between-a-couple-and-their-lafayette-home.html</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T17:57:08.435Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/resizer/x1MWgGHjIgs1-spcKR_ovaV6V8U=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/IYMZ5P7Q4JDW7AI2SMFI44ZJDI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[- For 47 years, Dr. Michael and Melanie Bowser have loved the five-bedroom Colonial at 6123 McConnell Road in LaFayette. The house is surrounded by a winding driveway, 13 perennial gardens and a pool. Aerial view of the home. Courtesy of Monica Browning Photography]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/explore-upstate/2026/06/syracuse-angler-uses-fly-rod-to-catch-bass-fishing-is-more-than-just-catching-fish.html</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T10:00:47.052Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/resizer/AeYLk0kdy8gAaAEsKtuoJOinKGo=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/LLRQWEPZEND4BBAYUQJOIY7KMQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Naturalist Andy Saunders, of Syracuse, recently caught this smallmouth bass on the Salmon River using a 13-foot, two-handed Spey rod.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/living/2026/06/landmark-theatre-chips-away-at-more-renovations-this-summer.html</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T18:22:43.948Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/resizer/-6fumKdEnHkPfxcto_6C622wf_A=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/NQAMDSGBAJHTBJGJVPUJH4W34Q.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Landmark Theatre in downtown Syracuse continues a series of renovations before the historic venue celebrates 100 years in 2028.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/living/2026/06/does-better-burger-in-liverpool-live-up-to-its-name-we-find-out-dining-out-review.html</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T23:52:46.71Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/resizer/q0jfCjpGhxXmlehw_QkaHBgGGxg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/XS4KIVP4XRAZTCUXBESN322RCU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The classic cheeseburger from Better Burger, 920 Old Liverpool Road, Liverpool.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/realestate/2026/06/see-all-residential-properties-sold-in-the-solvay-school-district-may-2026.html</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T22:04:19.09Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/resizer/X53NqJmDwqLCmp7WYLeiJYwZgvI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/PCH2326IGRFKLKRGO55NZRT3RI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The lead photo.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/explore-upstate/2026/06/miraculously-i-did-not-fall-at-syracuses-new-outdoor-roller-rink.html</loc><lastmod>2026-07-01T19:30:10.669Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/resizer/Z7HUZuECMqdPSd4VI-Yn53LSxGI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/JKUGRG7DUVBBZEV7T3W4N4TORU.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Syracuse opened a roller skate rink this week in Clinton Square. Skaters enjoy the rink during lunchtime on June 24, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/living/2026/06/first-look-new-scoops-ice-cream-shop-opens-in-solvay-aiming-to-be-community-hub.html</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T06:00:59.449Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/resizer/04LdJ8Wf3qwQLwWTJfJaIk-TO68=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/XJKYRQXYUJEG7F3EP445FEZ7VU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The line of customers stretched out to the sidewalk for the soft opening of Scoops Ice Cream Shoppe in Solvay. The new ice cream parlor opens to the public on Thursday. (Charlie Miller | cmiller@syracuse.com)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/living/2026/06/syracuse-middle-eastern-festival-returns-to-st-elias-with-4-days-of-food-dance-and-family.html</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T13:02:46.497Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/resizer/2gnQf2sM6ht8k9S8UXiZzqlnXoQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/PQKOHDEZQFBRPNT5QIGRTQZQMU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[This is the start of the 2,000 pieces of chocolate baklava being made to prepare for the 2026 St. Elias Church Middle Eastern Festival. (Charlie Miller | cmiller@syracuse.com)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/schools-news/2026/06/see-central-ny-schools-ranked-1-to-69-based-on-new-english-language-arts-regents-results.html</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T12:01:02.523Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/resizer/6-2sKW3wwt4Foy9QxbFOPtsiUy4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/JVHFSEWJUFA3FHEFS3C5FMEURE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Students are considered proficient on Regents exams if they score at level three or above. Stock photo. (LAW Ho Ming | Getty Images)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/explore-upstate/2026/06/upstate-ny-poacher-busted-after-blasting-robotic-gobbler-from-road.html</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T14:33:17.223Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/resizer/Ub7zIPdY8muE9DoxPaGfwak93do=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/LKJ4UDBPZZEPLCILKF2CSYY7J4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[In 2025, Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) responded to more than 35,575 complaints that resulted in 15,673 tickets or arrests for violations ranging from deer poaching to solid waste dumping.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/realestate/2026/06/see-all-residential-properties-sold-in-the-westhill-school-district-may-2026.html</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T01:02:18.385Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/resizer/8kSj4rWmFyZpieKVO474sCAlT8w=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/JUHKYPTFJBHJPO3LWFIPUGM3HE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The lead photo.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/realestate/2026/06/see-all-residential-properties-sold-in-the-syracuse-school-district-may-2026.html</loc><lastmod>2026-06-23T22:03:18.742Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/resizer/dnvbsmVmy1uiODVBLN9lZtAkbjE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/QAR2LQO6TVHDNIZJHWE5USSSJQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The lead photo.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/living/2026/06/weather-briefly-postpones-opening-of-clinton-squares-first-ever-roller-rink.html</loc><lastmod>2026-06-23T21:27:00.151Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/resizer/QvAf1nqr0oECie1tO3UvxK7W4AM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/AIFH56WN3ZDDLNAIVNAH2KNHSM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ciara Bardenett (center) and her dad, Mark (right) take the inaugural lap around the “Skate in the Square” roller skating rink at Clinton Square on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y. (Chloe Trofatter | ctrofatter@syracuse.com)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/explore-upstate/2026/06/these-historic-upstate-ny-zoos-have-witnessed-olympic-fame-rare-penguin-couples-and-more.html</loc><lastmod>2026-06-23T19:45:22.126Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/resizer/VZgkGMj_-_Sa97mcdQEvKhJ5zOc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/B2AELJYCNZEU5OXVOS2BPTE2E4.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Children watch California sea lions swim at Seneca Park Zoo in Rochester, New York, on March 3, 2016. David Lassman | dlassman@syracuse.com]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/explore-upstate/2026/06/new-pheasant-management-plan-aims-to-get-more-new-york-hunters-into-the-field.html</loc><lastmod>2026-06-23T17:16:43.201Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/resizer/gX5Vup-xb-Le1iEzBi62hCaBLig=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/ZCVDAEVOWVBKPKLVH7ASRZ73GE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Pheasant hunting is one of the most popular small game pursuits in NY. Approximately 20,000 hunters pursued pheasants in 2024, according DEC.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/things-to-do/2026/06/syracuse-installs-tiles-for-first-ever-roller-rink-in-clinton-square-opens-downtown-today.html</loc><lastmod>2026-06-23T21:28:20.171Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/resizer/A9kvjlBcQQ0xrzliOasDvUN2wjo=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/KJQFDG3XH5ERVEDWNYHMN23VJY.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Syracuse Parks and Recreation employees install the plastic panels for the roller skating rink in Clinton Square June 23 to 27, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/realestate/2026/06/see-all-residential-properties-sold-in-the-onondaga-school-district-may-2026.html</loc><lastmod>2026-06-23T01:01:18.962Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/resizer/8aZ9Al5NJ7iYfAse0KQWG4ufzZQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/M4ITUCMRZRAZNIZF2LV3YMTMNM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The lead photo.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/realestate/2026/06/see-all-residential-properties-sold-in-the-skaneateles-school-district-may-2026.html</loc><lastmod>2026-06-22T22:02:19.307Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/resizer/t4T-bYgY0elBUqs5PiXiL_LeKMk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/J6Z7K7NAWFH2HEOGFR7N6K4T4Q.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The lead photo.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/living/2026/06/middle-eastern-fest-skate-in-the-square-world-cup-15-things-to-do-this-week-in-cny.html</loc><lastmod>2026-06-22T13:04:52.095Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/resizer/E0WGFFsaLmToNU78Mki8YGeDx20=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/FCEAMDG2JNA7PGUC3ZTWTZRB2A.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Smiles rarely leave the faces of those cooking and serving food at the annual St. Elias Middle Eastern Festival.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/realestate/2026/06/see-all-residential-properties-sold-in-the-east-syracuse-minoa-school-district-may-2026.html</loc><lastmod>2026-06-22T01:04:19.981Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/resizer/brTXc32-kbCxTOYWSY0t1GyNzt4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/TDLLQYZN4VDFDOENMLMFXXWYTU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The lead photo.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/realestate/2026/06/see-all-residential-properties-sold-in-the-north-syracuse-school-district-may-2026.html</loc><lastmod>2026-06-21T22:01:18.4Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/resizer/Ib13-eWCvVgTOZeopgHgNCJ5lmI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/VXRCXUP74BA5XCMTIKP2FE5H3Y.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The lead photo.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/realestate/2026/06/see-all-residential-properties-sold-in-the-liverpool-school-district-may-2026.html</loc><lastmod>2026-06-21T01:03:19.43Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/resizer/4VNwqoARHvb_oPFtz3bcGSPGquw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/PALTHD3L3ZHRFBZGA5B5PESI3U.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The lead photo.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/realestate/2026/06/see-all-residential-properties-sold-in-the-west-genesee-school-district-may-2026.html</loc><lastmod>2026-06-20T22:04:18.435Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/resizer/J0WrGIUgyu5GyAzUjGnmwA0lu_w=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/H6I32CAFO5AERPOY57OL5ZTP4Y.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The lead photo.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/living/2026/06/juneteenth-in-syracuse-mayor-owens-leads-the-38th-annual-victory-parade-and-celebration.html</loc><lastmod>2026-06-21T18:15:43.538Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/resizer/n7A-fQ0HnM-sfhzm8YzjBRR1eVY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/2OM4OGXRNZCWDIM3SNG2WOIENA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Syracuse celebrates Juneteenth with a parade through downtown and a festival at Clinton Square on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y. (Chloe Trofatter | ctrofatter@syracuse.com)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/realestate/2026/06/see-all-residential-properties-sold-in-the-jordan-elbridge-school-district-may-2026.html</loc><lastmod>2026-06-20T01:02:18.475Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/resizer/2E7_v5K1QqLH0x_TilqIvmM4oiM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/O3X2FS4YTNEZJM6VLEUEZ73EU4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The lead photo.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/realestate/2026/06/see-all-residential-properties-sold-in-the-baldwinsville-school-district-may-2026.html</loc><lastmod>2026-06-19T22:03:18.957Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/resizer/99ypbYWZJ1XWTXfpIjyQ5ZjEF38=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/HVU6GLFBERFUTDJWMHT6QSP6FA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The lead photo.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/business/2026/06/cazenovia-vineyard-to-reopen-under-well-known-syracuse-restaurateurs.html</loc><lastmod>2026-06-19T16:35:38.521Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/resizer/fFtH0yF4jGqgSC6wxM6NPJDIO80=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/S2T3PWU3UVAYVPXFBSOCJWXFWA.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Villa Estate Vineyards will open in Cazenovia this summer in the former home to Owera Vineyards. (Provided photo)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/living/2026/06/mumford-sons-ignite-syracuse-with-relentless-momentum-touch-of-world-cup-fever-review.html</loc><lastmod>2026-06-19T15:34:43.971Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/resizer/-kqgwdnSLb_gtZruWPSXDN11BVk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/JPTYXBSWDZG35M3BMOUJNDKJEA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Scenes from the Mumford and Sons concert at the Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/living/2026/06/syracuse-sandwiches-noble-cellars-brunch-burger-is-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner-in-one-bite.html</loc><lastmod>2026-06-19T19:26:30.895Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/resizer/UX3KdVm7QuCx76qF2eC4onBU7q8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/WIZBAHWVLVBJNDJB2TDMGL26EU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nicholas Eddy presents the Nick's Brunch Burger at Noble Cellar in downtown Syracuse. (Charlie Miller | cmiller@syracuse.com)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/explore-upstate/2026/06/ny-buys-finger-lakes-scout-camp-with-2800-feet-of-shoreline-for-59m.html</loc><lastmod>2026-06-19T19:03:57.112Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/resizer/X_b_BqXyukTU7ohrahzstsxq8mo=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/POYY4GG3IBFUZKLBLQ4K6VQ4LE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[New York State recently purchased a 284 acre former Babcock-Hovey Scout Camp on the east side of Seneca Lake, including 2,800 feet of shoreline, for $5.9 million. The parcel is located in the Town of Ovid.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/realestate/2026/06/house-of-the-week-skaneateles-barrow-estate-has-played-a-chord-in-my-heart-seller-said.html</loc><lastmod>2026-06-19T10:12:17.316Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/resizer/Oz0dQmLNSc0q7WXyT-o9xewfuOw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/YPHN6EDJPRDOHMMPSXR46OFDOY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[- With "just a perfect location" on a corner lot at Skaneateles' 34 State Street, Katie Hess appreciated every moment living at the John D.Barrow Estate, forging a connection with the 19th century artist who painted there. Photos courtesy of Michael DeRosa and Kelli Ide / Michael DeRosa Exchange]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/realestate/2026/06/see-all-residential-properties-sold-in-the-jamesville-dewitt-school-district-may-2026.html</loc><lastmod>2026-06-19T01:01:18.487Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/resizer/sNRZbhoyE0fkaZ5FCBPj4AzdRrI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/7UYBDLA22NF7HPC2O2PANHOHEE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The lead photo.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/realestate/2026/06/see-all-residential-properties-sold-in-the-fayetteville-manlius-school-district-may-2026.html</loc><lastmod>2026-06-18T22:02:19.357Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/resizer/iSsNed_ZHPkymM9xOuYs4e9lJUk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/N7S35JSX6NHEPMQLZPZP4QX5YQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The lead photo.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/living/2026/06/baskerville-at-cortland-rep-is-the-most-un-serious-sherlock-holmes-has-ever-been-review.html</loc><lastmod>2026-06-18T18:40:44.159Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/resizer/6dysaGZ03NnAl4R_USrj175hhvc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/WA64XEMGMFHRBESKXZ7EGRL5JY.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Colin Wasmund as Dr. Watson and Weller Dorff as Stapleton in Cortland Rep’s production of “Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville” running June 17–26.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/explore-upstate/2026/06/thirsty-hiker-rescued-rehydrated-in-adirondack-high-peaks.html</loc><lastmod>2026-06-18T15:24:15.665Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/resizer/y6gqkW92pUUCkYTab4oMVwtD224=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/RT3IUZ5PWBC5PFYPXS6NN7HXWU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A NYS Police helicopter ferries two rangers to aid a hiker who fell ill on Gray Peak, one of many wilderness rescues rangers conducted in the Adirondacks last week.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/living/2026/06/syracuses-38th-annual-juneteenth-celebration-returns-with-parade-downtown-festival.html</loc><lastmod>2026-06-18T14:05:09.048Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/resizer/xofD2cLNgMxJCocQJSdahRZcIr4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/XGIV7IJ4HFGMHGWF6BIPKFSNGE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Syracuse Juneteenth Festival continued Saturday, June 14, 2025, with a parade from the Dunbar Center to Clinton Square followed by food, music and entertainment. (Robert Grossman | Contributing photographer)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/living/2026/06/intentional-cooking-and-warm-service-set-the-tone-at-the-cider-mill-dining-out-review.html</loc><lastmod>2026-06-21T17:53:53.683Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/resizer/cXZ3bQ7_35rZVJXXyyGKPviQWkQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/V2MKHPUJPBD27GVXUDER7IT3AI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Blackened mahi mahi with pineapple fried rice, lime crema and soy-ginger slaw at The Cider Mill, Syracuse, N.Y.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/explore-upstate/2026/06/new-york-finalizes-new-deer-hunting-regulations-with-fraud-prevention-measures.html</loc><lastmod>2026-06-18T21:54:36.229Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/resizer/lpmRS1oSLl-7_zIqERsGxFltuuM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/3ISDXTLPRJCMNHG2B6HYUEDFHQ.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The suite of proposed deer hunting regulations announced in March will take effect for the 2026-27 hunting seasons. The new regulations are designed to encourage hunters to kill more doe or antlerless deer.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/living/2026/06/new-york-state-to-pour-115-million-into-historic-syracuse-city-park.html</loc><lastmod>2026-06-22T16:17:55.859Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/resizer/SnSRBpkT1mchwuAIFA_uI8WuC8o=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/V4G2PBYWKZHVXKYZA4I467KBKY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Elected officials gather above the pool at Schiller Park to announce an $11.5 million state grant for projects at the park. Pictured, from left, are Syracuse Common Councilors Marty Nave and Jimmy Monto, Syracuse Mayor Sharon Owens, state Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, state Assemblyman Bill Magnarelli and state Senate Chris Ryan. (Jeremy Boyer I JBoyer@syracuse.com)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/living/2026/06/13-ways-to-soak-up-the-sun-central-new-york-style-this-summer.html</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T16:55:23.109Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thisiscny.com/resizer/7aPd5RGi6fZEJSxyGhQmPOlgHzI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/DYDIBXCGDRGN5I4476DFC4WQ4M.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[George Poole of Highland Outfitters leads  Lara Makhoul her mother Mary and brother Julian through a cathedral of pine trees during their ride on the park trail,   July 31, 2014. Highland Outfitters now leads rides in Georgetown, N.Y.]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>