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🌱 Why this writer says Skaneateles outshines the Hamptons.

Skaneateles, New York Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Skaneateles! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why this writer says Skaneateles outshines the Hamptons.
  • How a Welch Allyn family nonprofit turned an empty tower into homes.
  • Skaneateles native Nate Fouts returns to the Dome with Canisius.

Also on today's calendar: Silkroad Ensemble & Giddens.

Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 80, low: 64.
  • Monday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Everyone Goes To The Hamptons, But These 9 Upstate New York Towns Might Be Even Better (takingthekids.com) — Skaneateles gets top billing in this travel piece, praised for its crystal-clear lake, walkable village center, and seasonal attractions like boat cruises, Clift Park, and the Dickens Christmas celebration. The article then compares eight other Upstate towns to the Hamptons, highlighting relaxed, character-rich getaways across New York State.
   

• An iconic Syracuse building once rang chimes every 15 minutes. Now it's becoming affordable housing (syracuse.com) — A Syracuse nonprofit tied to the Skaneateles-founded Welch Allyn family has turned the historic Chimes Building into 152 mixed-income apartments, now leasing for September move-ins. The project, backed by tax credits and foundation financing, restores art deco details while adding modern amenities and contributes to a broader revitalization of downtown’s southern end.
   

• Syracuse Scheduled To Face Canisius on Dec. 16 (cuse.com) — Syracuse men’s basketball will host Canisius on Dec. 16, extending a long-running series the Orange currently dominate. Local fans may notice senior forward Nate Fouts on the Canisius roster, a Skaneateles native who transferred from Le Moyne and will return to the Dome with the Golden Griffins.
   

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  • Heidelberg Materials US, Inc. posted a job opening for Crusher Plant Operator in Skaneateles. Apply here.
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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