Living Archives December 2023
Dear Annie: Sprained hand, hurt heart
Ask Amy: When past emotional affairs resurface in the gaming group
Ask Amy: Dealing with disruptive neighbors in celebration planning
Cheers to 2023: Our food writers pick their favorite cocktails of the year
Dear Abby: Ungrateful relative takes family discount for granted
Dear Abby: Man’s true thoughts about his marriage are laid bare
A royal tour of Upstate NY: What a Central NY native, now German baroness, loves from home
Dear Annie: Honest worker needs to weigh risks of going to HR
Ask Amy: Unraveling the tensions of Christmas cards in extended family
Dear Annie: Mom declines daughter’s sleepover request at boyfriend’s house
Ask Amy: Balancing connection and self-care in a world of parenting
CNY’s best restaurants of 2023: Our food writers pick their favorites
Refrigerator at 60 degrees, mouse poop: See the latest restaurant inspections by Onondaga County
Company news: Northern Onondaga Public Library announces hiring of Susan Cutri and Julia Polly
House of the Week: Renovated Oneida home was once owned by a Central New York movie theater mogul
Dear Abby: Needing space from pushy neighbor
Dear Abby: Unhappy wife ponders life with a new beau
Ask Amy: A relationship unravels amidst confessions of sex addiction
Everyday Cheapskate: $8 takes ugly to beautiful
Ask Amy: When punctuality becomes a friendship challenge
Dear Annie: Husband’s slights when other women are around take a toll
‘Everything is that much sweeter’: CNY man embraces life after rare double-lung transplant
Ask Amy: The dilemma of ending a friendship amid HIPAA violations
CNY’s best dishes of 2023: Our food writers pick their favorites
Look back at the 10 most popular Houses of the Week of 2023
Dear Abby: Bird owner tired of being squawked at by strangers
Dear Abby: Couple’s evolving romance now includes parenthood
Everyday Cheapskate: Groceries and the dating game
Miss Manners: Finding the right way to thank generous neighbors
CNYSPCA pet of the week – Harry is a happy, goofy entertainer
Miss Manners: Repairing relationships after a night of disappointment
Company news: Matthew MacVittie hired, Michael Roets promoted by Lorenzo State Historic Site
Netflix ‘Maestro’ film by Bradley Cooper features Upstate NY college orchestra
Dear Annie: Supporting family while on a fixed income
The 5 most interesting characters from Syracuse’s history we wrote about this year
Dear Abby: Should I take secret of child’s true parentage to my grave?
Dear Abby: Man’s repeated absences now have an explanation
Ask Amy: Mom questions the rightness of reading daughter’s diary
Dear Annie: Not all siblings interested in keeping the family together
Ask Amy: Family Dynamics Tested in the Aftermath of DCFS Alert
CNY’s best appetizers of 2023: Our food writers pick their favorites
Skinny building. Gooey cake. Die-cut pasta. Peek inside Syracuse’s new bake house
Dear Abby: Adult son blames mom for everything wrong
Everyday Cheapskate: 6 things you will regret throwing out
Miss Manners: How to respond when thank-you notes go awry
Miss Manners: Dealing with distractions and disrespectful behavior
We reviewed 36 plays in CNY in 2023: Here are our theater critics’ favorites (and a few regrets)
See why Buffalo, NY was named the number one city in America
Dear Annie: A veterinarian’s take on choosing the right pet for your lifestyle
Ask Amy: Charities bringing aid to war-torn regions and beyond
CNY’s best desserts of 2023: Our food writers pick their favorites
Everyday Cheapskate: From closet chaos to calm in 4 easy steps
Miss Manners: Decoding the dos and don’ts of entertainment etiquette
Miss Manners: Strategies for seeking companionship without pleading
Dear Annie: Wishing a merry Christmas to all
New Year’s Eve, Salt City Blues Concert, ‘A Christmas Carol:’ 17 things to do this week in Central NY
Ask Amy: The unlikely journey of a toy kitchen and a future chef
Dear Abby: Schedule is too packed for a badly-needed social life
Dear Abby: Small town help is hard to find
Customers leave waitress $1,000 tip at CNY diner: ‘Santa, everything’s going to be OK’ (video)
Company news: Brian J. Potter appointed to American Red Cross board of directors
Dear Annie: Happy holidays to all!
Ask Amy: Seeking solutions for a troubled joint account
Ask Amy: Family tensions over a holiday boyfriend causes Christmas drama
CNY Inspirations: The Festival of Lights
Dear Abby: Was baffling birthday interaction a slight?
Dear Abby: School fails to protect student from harassment
Oswego County real estate: 10 most expensive homes sold, Dec. 16-22
Cortland County real estate: 10 most expensive homes sold, Dec. 2-22
Dear Annie: The struggle to combine two families
Ask Amy: Should the plus one bring a present to the wedding?
Ask Amy: When adult children grapple with stepmom’s annual gathering
Dear Abby: Is wedding invite just a cash call?
Dear Abby: Wife pressured to forgive her mother-in-law for past offenses
After a year of popular spicy chicken at an Eastwood sports bar, this chef is moving on
Miss Manners: Graceful responses to endless compliments in the kitchen
Dear Annie: Grumpy at the holidays
Dear Annie: Co-signing a loan is not just a loving gesture
Ask Amy: How to protect your vacation serenity from political debates
Ask Amy: Unraveling the impact of a husband’s surprise intervention
Dear Abby: Cast aside during visits with family
House of the Week: Enjoy a drink at the bar and then watch the game at this custom-built Baldwinsville home
Dear Abby: Husband views wife’s texts with co-worker as a threat
Syracuse’s Clinton Square ice rink reopens after repairs
Everyday Cheapskate: Is it just me, or is it cold in here?
Miss Manners: Navigating difficult conversations as an insurance adjuster
T-shirt time: ‘Jersey Shore’ star Pauly D coming to Upstate NY casino
Miss Manners: A guide to declining social interactions with tact
Dear Annie: It’s time to kick out mooching adult son
Dear Annie: Uninvited guests threaten wedding day fun
Ask Amy: How to honor a loved one’s birthday amidst a cancer battle
Sweet or savory? At Funk ‘n Waffles you don’t have to choose (Dining Out Review)
Ask Amy: When ‘No’ sparks accusations and academic arrogance
CNY Inspirations: Remember your yet
Dear Abby: Ex-husband is desperate to get me back
Dear Abby: Elderly mother considers helping out her daughter
Everyday Cheapskate: 7 brilliant ways to hack a box of mac & cheese
‘Today’ show to visit Upstate NY village in search of the ‘Merriest Main Street’ in America
Miss Manners: How to address someone bragging about dodging the draft
Upstate NY animal shelter ‘beyond full’ as families struggle with pet costs, housing woes
Dear Annie: A letter from your biggest fan
UPDATE: Pet of the week Lady Bird has been adopted from CNY SPCA
9 mom-and-pop grocery stores in CNY where you can skip the supermarket struggle
Dear Annie: Advice for giving advice
Ask Amy: The new norm of showering siblings with gifts at kids’ parties
Plan a cozy getaway to these 10 charming winter towns in Upstate NY
Ask Amy: The struggle of ghosting a friend in an abusive marriage
Dear Abby: Boyfriend’s toxic family driving us apart
Dear Abby: Woman doesn’t like the vibe she senses from her husband
Everyday Cheapskate: Here’s how to double payments to slash your mortgage principal
Candle bars in CNY: 4 local places to make your own scented candles
Miss Manners: Responding to compliments with grace and honesty
Book Buddies needs more volunteers to help nurture Syracuse students’ reading skills
Dear Annie: Help, I got pregnant during a vacation fling
Ask Amy: When your boss declines a raise, what’s the right response?
Ask Amy: Decoding the signs when online conversations hit a dead end
CNY Inspirations: Prisoners and anchors of hope
Dear Abby: Son’s wedding plans leave mom broken-hearted
Dear Abby: Friends’ hearing issues lead to awkward outings
One of the most ‘Christmassy’ towns in America jingles all the way from Upstate New York
Everyday Cheapskate: Recognize your tipping points
Miss Manners: How to politely decline thanks for a neighborly gesture
Miss Manners: Navigating the unsolvable etiquette problem of guest towels
Secret Central NY: This is the best little holiday light show you’ve never heard of
Dear Annie: Managing my mother-in-law during the holidays
Holiday Market, Syracuse Crunch, last chance to see Dickens Christmas in Skaneateles: 14 things to do this week in Central NY
Ask Amy: A book on every bed continues to inspire holiday traditions
People in Motion: 14 new hires, promotions, more at CNY businesses; plus 52 Syracuse Greater Syracuse graduates
Dear Abby: Anti-vaxxer unwelcome as roommate
Dear Abby: Mother-in-law’s gift etiquette needs work
Dear Abby: Wife wants husband to pick up more shifts, but won’t do it herself
Dear Annie: Is it ok to decline a shower invitation?
Ask Amy: Insight on dealing with a forgetful friend in their 70s
Ask Amy: Setting boundaries amidst overwhelming moving process
CNY Inspirations: Hope adjustments
Dear Abby: Mom’s friend is a royal pain in the butt
Dear Abby: Man proves to be more crybaby than caretaker
Madison County real estate: seven most expensive homes sold, Dec. 9-15
Tompkins County real estate: seven most expensive homes sold, Dec. 9-15
Cayuga County real estate: 10 most expensive homes sold, Dec. 9-15
Miss Manners: Striking the right balance between guests and intimacy
Oswego County real estate: 10 most expensive homes sold, Dec. 9-15
Dear Annie: Trapped by a violent monster of a man
Dear Annie: Honesty needed in a healthy marriage
Ask Amy: How to handle family pressure to have children
Oneida County real estate: eight most expensive homes sold, Dec. 2-15
Ask Amy: Balancing love, independence in a long-distance relationship
Dear Abby: I can’t get over the death of my mother
Dear Abby: Spouse can no longer tolerate wife’s disgusting lifestyle
Small Central NY town named best place to spend Christmas in New York
Miss Manners: Meeting expectations in a destination celebration
Miss Manners: Declining inconvenient culinary contributions with grace
Dear Annie: Husband is compulsive about throwing things away
Dear Annie: Sister’s holiday hijinks are impossible to plan around
Ask Amy: Unsure reader grapples with uncertain relationship status
Ask Amy: Grandparent talks health priorities ahead of family visit
Dear Abby: Burned twice by neighborhood politics
House of the Week: Seller made it her ‘personal mission’ to save one of Onondaga County’s last octagon homes
Dear Abby: Parents big move puts inheritance in jeopardy
Dear Abby: Fishing pal turns out to be the bigger catch
Meet the OCHS Pet of the Week: Cheetos
Everyday Cheapskate: Absolutely the best way to store and reheat leftover pizza
Miss Manners: The unsettling trend of non-gas-pumping pit stops
Miss Manners: How to handle guest room requests without guilt
Dear Annie: Christmas list is driving me into credit card debt
What is Wonderland Forest? Central NY music venue offers ‘limitless’ concert experience
Meet the CNY SPCA Pet of the Week: Ivan
Leadership Greater Syracuse announces 52 class of 2023 graduates
Dear Annie: Fiancee’s fishy friendship
Ralph’s Christmas shoe drive in Syracuse sets new record. ‘People with souls have some to spare’
Ask Amy: Wife resists husband’s push for DNA test, seeks advice
Camillus’ Green Gate Inn: A burger-and-beer tavern with pierogies (Dining Out Review)
Ask Amy: Grandparent grapples with daughter-in-law’s mother’s finances
CNY Inspirations: God's love as correction
Dear Abby: Alzheimer’s research needs volunteers for treatment
Dear Abby: Dreading visit because of passive-aggressive daughter
Central New York cafe founded to support those with eating disorders is closing this month
Everyday Cheapskate: A simple solution for gross, smelly towels
Miss Manners: Navigating the polite way to eat over-easy eggs
Miss Manners: Tackling gender bias in a home improvement business
Dear Annie: Recommendations for those you wouldn’t recommend
Dear Annie: Finding a work-from-home compromise
The written word inspires ‘landscape’ paintings at ArtRage Gallery
Dear Annie: Man hiding behind texts
Ask Amy: Boyfriend’s weight ultimatum raises red flags in relationship
How the E. W. Edwards store (and its legendary monorail) became Syracuse’s ‘center of Christmas’
Ask Amy: Husband struggles with smartest-person-in-the-room mentality
Dear Abby: Daughter is on a self-destructive path
Dear Abby: Romance blossoms within blended ‘family’
Shake your sugar cookies: Scantily clad Santas fill Albany’s streets for annual charity run
Mountainside Upstate NY castle is one of the best holiday hotels in the US, voters say
Everyday Cheapskate: 7 things to do right now to plan ahead for disaster
Miss Manners: How to properly address healthcare professionals
Miss Manners: Rethinking couples-only parties for the holidays
Dear Annie: Life is work; let’s make it easy on each other
Holiday travel expected to be even busier than last year
Dear Annie: The power, and perils, of cellphone addiction
Katrina Tulloch named editor-in-chief of new Advance Media New York digital publication
Dear Annie: 13 years of bad luck
Ask Amy: Diner feels unappreciated after leaving 30-50% tip
Ask Amy: Friends’ surprise bedbug revelation sparks itchy debate
Dear Abby: Kindly invitation turns into yearslong headache
CNY Inspirations: God’s love as peace
David Haas on leadership: Do the right things, for the right reasons, and it will all work out
Dear Abby: Man cites safety concerns when wife looks to botox
List of best travel spots for 2024 includes Upstate New York
16 area Girl Scouts earn prestigious Gold Award for creating lasting change in their communities
Everyday Cheapskate: The secret to staying out of the red and in the black
Miss Manners: Sending holiday cheer despite family estrangement
Miss Manners: Why guests say ‘Thank You’ instead of ‘You’re Welcome
Dear Annie: Is it poor life choices, or mental illness?
Dear Annie: Letting go of anger to let love in
Ask Amy: Husband defends ‘innocent’ messages to colleague
‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,’ ‘Snow White,’ Jessica Lynn: 15 things to do this week in Central NY
Ask Amy: Woman discovers best friend’s affair with ex-boyfriend
Ask Amy: Son thrives academically, but reading teachers claim otherwise
Dear Abby: Sister’s backseat driving is going to get us killed
Dear Abby: Declining wedding invite to avoid being taken advantage of
Dear Abby: 22-year-old struggling to connect with 55-year-old boyfriend, beyond sex
Dear Annie: Hunger has no season
Ask Amy: Finding boldness and joy amidst the routines of parenthood
Ask Amy: The Art of navigating uncomfortable friendships in high school
Dear Abby: Alone, penniless, and cut off by my family
CNY Inspirations: God’s love as understanding: Aunt Mimi
Dear Abby: Community politics make one office-seeker uneasy
Oswego County real estate: 10 most expensive homes sold, Dec. 2-8
Cayuga County real estate: 10 most expensive homes sold, Dec. 2-8
Seneca County real estate: eight most expensive homes sold, Nov. 18 - Dec. 8
Eclectic gift shop in Eastwood to close just before Christmas
Dear Annie: Partner’s parents’ drinking keeps them from their granddaughter
Madison County real estate: 10 most expensive homes sold, Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
Ask Amy: Handling separate checks diplomatically with drinking friends
Ask Amy: Balancing hospitality and mental health – learning to say no
Dear Abby: Misaddressed gift etiquette; do I say something?
Dear Abby: Son caught off guard by parents’ reconciliation
Hello neighbor: One of America’s top 10 friendliest cities named in Upstate NY
Be a Grinch: Upstate NY store displays props from Jim Carrey Christmas film
Auburn businesswoman channels Harriet Tubman in winter accessory giveaway in Auburn and Syracuse
Dear Annie: Child’s violent outburst threatens relationship with best friend
North Syracuse school building to close early due to water main break
Upstate NY eatery named one of the best new restaurants in America
Dear Annie: How far would you go to save a pet’s life?
New sci-fi novel ‘After World’ set in apocalyptic Syracuse and Upstate New York
Ask Amy: Seeking answers in a strained mother-daughter relationship
House of the Week: One of Archimedes Russell’s oldest surviving homes has been restored after 33-year project
Dear Abby: Wife’s devotion to church is taking away from marriage
A Syracuse church is opening its doors to create 10 apartments for those in need
‘Old Newsboys’ annual Hope for the Holidays fundraiser kicks off today around Syracuse
Dear Abby: Childhood friend knows truth of man’s parentage
Meet the OCHS Pet of the Week: Mrs. Snyder
Waterloo Premium Outlets in Upstate NY reveals new name, updated look
Horse-drawn carriage rides return to downtown Syracuse for December
Everyday Cheapskate: The high cost of my bad habit
Miss Manners: Decoding the unspoken rules of holding doors
Miss Manners: Handling delicate wedding gift announcements
Dear Annie: The perils of kicking out a roommate
Meet the CNY SPCA Pets of the Week: Wilbur and Templeton
Dear Annie: Can’t control co-worker’s lies
Ask Amy: Juggling perspectives on parenting and grocery store nibbles
Elbridge's Tres Primos Authentic Mexican Restaurant delivers consistent quality and value (Dining Out Review)
Ask Amy: The delicate balance of friendship and unrequited feelings
Henninger High School presents ‘A Wrinkle In Time’ this weekend
Dear Abby: Daughter doesn’t want step-dad around her children
CNY Inspirations: Parting thoughts
Dear Abby: Alumnus disappointed by 20th class reunion snub
Syracuse students warm up with annual hat and glove giveaway (photos)
Everyday Cheapskate: No money, no Christmas? No way!
Miss Manners: Balancing generosity and comfort in workplace gift pools
Pop-Up Fair Trade Market comes to ArtRage Gallery in Syracuse
2 guys walk into an Irish pub in Syracuse, and decades later end up leading our St. Patrick’s Parade
Dear Annie: Renting room to a friend sours relationship
Dear Annie: Grandma’s request for family time is refused
Ask Amy: Balancing holiday hospitality and the influx of unknown guests
Ask Amy: Balancing concern, friendship amidst a troubled relationship
In all of Syracuse Dome history, P!nk is one of only 8 women headliners
Dear Abby: Ungrateful son ghosts us during $11,000 cruise
Dear Abby: Parents upset by daughter’s opaque and dodgy love life
Eerie Upstate NY dive bar will be featured in new horror film
Company news: Kaylee Damm hired by Family Matters of CNY
Everyday Cheapskate: It really is the thought that counts
Miss Manners: To sample or not to sample, the husband’s perspective
You can thank Christopher Columbus for Syracuse’s Christmas tree being in Clinton Square
Miss Manners: Addressing the decline in Christmas card exchanges
Dear Annie: A mother retaliates to daughter’s snubs
Ask Amy: The 50-50 challenge of parenting and household duties at home
Company news: American Red Cross announces four new board members
Ask Amy: How to gradually distance yourself from a draining friendship
Dear Abby: Mom wants children to ‘be mean’ to ex’s new stepdaughter
CNY Inspirations: What’s next?
Dear Abby: Revealing hard truths after husband’s death
Dear Abby: Office entreaties receive cold shoulder from co-worker
Most popular dog name in NY is also the top pup name in America
Better pedestrian access planned for residents living near CNY Regional Market
Everyday Cheapskate: Which laundry booster is better, Borax or Washing Soda?
Turning Stone casino to debut its new sports and betting lounge this month, with new branding
Miss Manners: Navigating well-intentioned but rude remarks during grief
Miss Manners: Deciphering the ‘too stylish’ insult at casual gatherings
A quintessential NYC bodega sandwich finally finds its way to Syracuse
Dear Annie: A stepmom’s advice for getting along with ‘new family’
Merry and bright: 12 best holiday lights shows in Upstate N.Y.
Dear Annie: Mom feels unappreciated by successful, happy adult children
Christmas at Lorenzo, Ted and Amy’s Christmas Spectacular, Ebony Hillbillies: 18 things to do this week in Central NY
Ask Amy: Stepfather’s secrets lead to family feud and estrangement
Ask Amy: Should gender stereotypes affect your child’s gift choices?
Dear Abby: Friend sandbags me on cost of weekend getaway
Dear Abby: Boyfriend eager to keep girlfriends from meeting
Dear Annie: ‘Perfect’ marriage has some secrets
Ask Amy: Choosing to move forward in family relationships
Ask Amy: Strategies for personal growth and emotional well-being
Dear Abby: Man trapped in marriage on the other side of the country
CNY Inspirations: Entering a new season
Dear Abby: Friend concerned about woman’s homeless plight
Cortland County real estate: six most expensive homes sold, Nov. 25 - Dec. 1
Cayuga County real estate: 10 most expensive homes sold, Nov. 25 - Dec. 1
Miss Manners: Encouraging positive reinforcement in teen friendships
Tompkins County real estate: six most expensive homes sold, Nov. 25 - Dec. 1
Dear Annie: Putting our feet down and giving my brother tough love
Ask Amy: Communication tips for visiting new grandparents
Ask Amy: Finding happiness in homemaking after life’s challenges
Dear Abby: Left out of the family quilt with zero explanation
Dear Abby: Unmotivated son has no excuse for lack of direction
Dear Abby: Family at odds over wedding invitation involving sister
Syracuse went ‘crazy’ when Charles Dickens visited in 1868. The writer was less impressed with the city.
Miss Manners: Gentle ways to show discomfort with daily weather reports
Dear Annie: ‘Relationship’ with widower is little more than sexual fling
Dear Annie: When my husband’s mistress became my daughter’s schoolteacher
Ask Amy: Husband questions his role in wife’s family estate
Ask Amy: Woman stands firm amid accusations from husband’s cousin
House of the Week: Couple are ready to ‘pass the torch’ of their beloved Oswego County horse farm
Dear Abby: Sloppy, self-aware and desperate to change
Dear Abby: Man likes to let others do the heavy lifting for event planning
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