What does your good life in CNY look like?

We've asked 15 Central New Yorkers who have important roles in building and enriching our community to share what they love about CNY and how they live their good life.

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Living and loving life in CNY

Tammy Reese was born and raised in Syracuse and doesn’t want to be anywhere else. She’s a Multimedia Content Creator, an award-winning actress, writer and journalist. Here's her thoughts about living in Central New York.

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The grass is greener and the air is cleaner

Young people have been leaving big cities for years. Now, they're leaving densely populated areas even faster for midsize cities and Syracuse is rated No.3 place to live by Business Insider

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CNY in the news

Transplants and boomerangs

CNYers new to the area - or who left and came back - speak out

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44 reasons to love CNY

Actually, there's way more than 44. But 44 is significant here..

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Downtown Syracuse

Tall (and short) buildings abound. And dogs. Lots of dogs. The city's the place for work and play.

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Find your dream job here

Search Central New York jobs and find your new career.

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Live your best life - ways to get involved - people care in CNY

People here like to lend a hand, make connections and create a better community.

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Our top six loves about Central New York

Seasons

Spring, summer, fall, winter -- take 'em all in.

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Colleges

A diverse academic landscape. Let's count the ways.

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Affordability

From urban high-rise to waterfront spread, living here is a dream.

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Location

It's a short drive to big cities.

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Minutes, man

We don't do traffic jams.

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Fun

Something's always up. You gotta be down with that.

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Central New Yorkers at play

Whatdya think? Tell us more. Use #GoodLifeCNY on Twitter and Instagram.

Barbara Emerson

@barbaraemerson

Pretty pretty out there. Love it! #GoodLifeCNY

Syracuse Clothing Co.

@syrclothingco

Love the charm of Armory Square! #GoodLifeCNY

Gina Williams Ogden

@ginawilliamsogden

Look at this beauty! #goodlifecny

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Featured companies in Central New York

These companies are committed to community-building endeavors

Saab’s business units in Syracuse design advanced radars and develop leading-edge air traffic management systems.

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We're an electricity and natural gas delivery company that supplies energy for more than 20 million people in the northeastern US.

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M&T Bank helps people reach their personal and business goals with banking, mortgage, loan and investment services.

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Turning Stone is New York’s most awarded destination resort casino where we go beyond our guests’ expectations, delivering ENTERTAINMENT + SO MUCH MORE.

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Proudly providing community banking services to Central New York residents and businesses since 1859. Building local. Supporting the community. Earning trust.

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