Research Guides: Veteran & Military-Connected Students Guide to the Library: Local Area Information

Local Emergency Information

For off-campus emergencies, please call 911.

(For on-campus emergencies, please call 711 from a campus phone.)

Local Photos

"The Hand" by Brendan Rose, located at the corner of East Genessee and East Washington, with the State Tower Building in the background (photo credit Atoosa Ryanne Arfa)

Seagull perched on pier overlooking Syracuse skyline (photo credit James Mirakian)

Local highway at sunset (photo credit @pa reh)

City of Syracuse

There are plenty of great sites and resources outside of the University as well! Below is some local information on the city of Syracuse and surrounding Onondaga County.

Visit Syracuse
Discover information ranging from local restaurants and hotels to attractions and activities around the city.
City of Syracuse
Learn more about the city of Syracuse, including its public events, services, and municipal departments.
Onondaga County Public Libraries
Get more books and resources from the local public library system at one of its many locations.
The Post-Standard - Syracuse, NY Newspaper
Stay up to date on local news, sports, and entertainment.
AccuWeather Forecast - Local Weather
Check out this week's weather, as well as each month's average temperatures.

Traveling Around Syracuse

Discover the many ways you can travel both around and outside of Syracuse.

Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)
Check flight information, available airlines, and ground transportation to and from Syracuse's closest airport.
’Cuse Trolleys - University Shuttle Service
Travel the area around campus for free on one of the university trolleys. (Schedule varies with university breaks and holidays.)
Centro Bus System
Look up schedule and route information (within Syracuse) on the local public transportation system.
Greyhound Bus Lines
Find out where you can travel (outside of Syracuse) by bus.
Amtrak - Syracuse Train Station
Find out where you can travel (outside of Syracuse) by train.