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Syracuse

Syracuse is an American city in Central New York. According to the U.S. Census, in 2000 the city had a total population of 147,306, and its metropolitan area had a population of 732,117. It is the county seat of Onondaga County and the economical and educational hub of Central New York, a region with over a million inhabitants. Syracuse is also well provided with convention sites, with a downtown convention complex and the Empire Expo Center directly west of the city, which hosts the annual Great New York State Fair. more...

National name:Syracuse
Nickname: "The Salt City"
Motto:"City of Champions"
Area:66.4 sq.km
Population : 147 ,306

History of Syracuse

Syracuse NY was first settled in 1788. The city was founded in 1848. The salt springs, discovered in 1648 spurred the salt making industry, which lasted until after the civil war. Syracuse was a hub of the Erie Canal (1819), which further spurred it's growth. Syracuse is home to the Onondaga Nation, which has a great history of it's own. Hiawatha was from the Onondaga Nation and helped form the Iroquois Confederacy. Many famous entertainers have lived in the Syracuse area, including Gordon MacRae (Oklahoma Musical), Richard Gere and The Baldwin Brothers. Also, Carmen Basilio, a former boxing champion was from Canastota, near Syracuse. Canastota is the home of the Boxing Hall of Fame. James St. in Syracuse is named after Henry James, a famous author. more...

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Facts for Travellers

Visa: The Passports valid for least six months after date of arrival are required by all. more...
Time zone Eastern: UTC-5
Latitude: 43°2' N
Longitude : 76°8' W
Dialing Code +1 (Country code), 315 (Area Code)
Postal codes: 13201-13290
Altitude : 364 – 681 feet
Elevation: 410 feet

Geography of Syracuse

Syracuse is located at 43°2'49" North, 76°8'40" West (43.046899, -76.144423)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 66.4 km² (25.6 mi²). 65.0 km² (25.1 mi²) of it is land and 1.4 km² (0.6 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 2.15% water, with the major water body being Onondaga Lake. The city is seen as the northeast gateway to the Finger Lakes Region. The city has many neighborhoods which were originally various villages that joined the city over the years. Although the central part of Syracuse is flat, many of its neighborhoods are located on small hills such as University Hill and Tipperary Hill. Land to the north of Syracuse is generally flat while land to the south is hilly. more...

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Atonement Baptist Church 545 Utica Ave Brooklyn, NY 11203 One of these English General Baptists who settled in the American colonies was Benjamin Laker, who arrived in colonial Carolina as early as 1685. Laker had been associated with the illustrious General Baptist theologian and writer, Thomas Grantham, and had signed the 1663 edition [...]
Assumption Roman Catholic Church 64 Middagh St Brooklyn, NY 11201 Confessions: Saturday, 3:30-4:00 PM, or by appointment Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00 PM Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 AM Daily Masses: Monday-Saturday, 7:00 AM Holy Day Masses: As published in the bulletin. Weekly Bulletin: 12_Nov_2006, 05_Nov_2006, 29_Oct_2006, 22_Oct_2006 Fiftieth Jubilee Celebration Click here for pictures. Rectory: 285 West Center Street, (860) 643-2195 Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 AM - 4 PM Baptisms: All parents desiring [...]
Association Of Free Chinese Incorporated 16 Mott St New York, NY 10013
Assembly Rehoboth Gospel 88 Remsen Ave Brooklyn, NY 11212
Assembly Of Pentecostal Church Of Jesus Christ 220 E 118th St New York, NY 10035 The United Pentecostal Church International (UPCI) is a United States-based international Christian faith of the Pentecostal movement, and is headquartered in the St. Louis suburb of Hazelwood, Missouri. The UPCI was formed in 1945 by a merger of the [...]
Assemblies Of Pentecostal Churches Of Jesus Christ Inc 12 Arion Pl Brooklyn, NY 11206 History When the Assemblies of God adopted the doctrine of the Trinity at its Fourth General Council in October 1916, the Oneness Pentecostals withdrew from the organization. Two months later, beginning in late December, Oneness ministers met in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, [...]
Ascension Catholic Church 221 W 107th St New York, NY 10025 The Church of The Ascension has been the Episcopal presence in the Village of Rockville Centre since 1885. As a parish of the Diocese of Long Island, we are part of the world-wide Anglican Communion, a faith which combines elements of both the [...]
Asamblea Pentecostal Church 260 Stagg St Brooklyn, NY 11206 Asamblea Pentecostal Church A church which seeks to meet the needs of the heart with the Gospel. The church also helps individuals with their social needs. Language Spanish
Armenian General Benevolent Union Incorporated 55 E 59th St New York, NY 10022 History Established in 1906 by Bohos Nubar in Cairo, Armenian General Benevolent Union has the mission to encourage the Armenian national development in intellectual, moral and economic aspect. In the first years of its lifespan, the organisation [...]
Armenian Church Diocese Amer Diocesanfices 630 2nd Ave New York, NY 10016

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