Living Archives February 2024
Need a date for Valentine’s Day? Central NY police have a criminally funny offer
Pet of the Week: Adopt Sandy in time for school musical season and some summer lovin’
Miss Manners: Maintaining composure in uncomfortable situations
Miss Manners: Addressing unwanted abbreviations for your newborn
Dear Annie: Bisexual man worries what coming out will do to friendship
Dear Annie: Soon-to-be-divorced friend keeps making me uncomfortable
Ask Amy: boundaries to protect a newborn from unvaccinated relatives
Ask Amy: Ensuring effective ski instruction with clear communication
Dear Abby: Is it ever too late to report abuse?
House of the Week: Owner thought this Manlius ranch was ‘different from anything’ she had seen
Dear Abby: Phone addiction pushes friendship to the brink
Dear Abby: Fiance’s mom determined to ruin our relationship before she dies
Everyday Cheapskate: Home equity vs. student loans -- what to do?
Everyday Cheapskate: Pet health insurance -- is it worth it?
Syracuse.com’s Charlie Miller tapped as grand marshal of Green Beer Sunday parade on Tipp Hill
‘Honeymoon capital of the world’ in Upstate NY is still one of America’s most romantic destinations
Everyday Cheapskate: An easy solution for a big ‘oops!’
Pet of the Week: Zeus knows his name and several commands
First Look: 3 big-city guys just brought Brooklyn bagels to Syracuse
Today’s obituary: Jerome Cooley, 96, was Quartermaster during WWII and then editor at Syracuse Herald Journal
Miss Manners: Handling declined requests and friend transfers with poise
Dear Annie: Help! I think my co-worker is stalking me
Ask Amy: Who pays when celebrating at a restaurant with friends?
Cafe Bella Luna: A hidden spot for homemade pasta in Brewerton (Dining Out Review)
Ask Amy: Facing loneliness after a friendship is put to the test
Syracuse divided after ‘The Birth of a Nation’ removed from a city movie theater in 1949
CNY Inspirations: In the winter wind
Astronaut Jeanette Epps’ message to Syracuse girls like her: ‘There’s absolutely no reason you can’t do this’
Dear Abby: Running out of time to fix relationship with brother
School musical season starts now. See list of shows, dates for 60+ Central NY schools
Dear Abby: Too soon for new couple to try blending families?
Tyrone Hines to debut Syracuse-based film ‘Trust No One’ at Palace Theatre
Everyday Cheapskate: A sparkling clean, seasonal savings, more thrifty tips from savvy readers
Miss Manners: How to dodge a job referral request from a sibling
Miss Manners: How to express concerns without straining family ties
Today’s obituary: Clarence Socia, 95, built golf courses and homes in Florida
Dear Annie: Use this trick to navigate political disagreements
Dear Annie: Sister seizes on sickness to manipulate the whole family
Ask Amy: Balancing ethics, career advancement with multiple job offers
Ask Amy: When friends snag your favorite vacation rental without warning
Dear Abby: Help me stop crushing on husband’s best friend
Dear Abby: Devoted son wonders how to earn same respect from his kids
Dear Abby: I just found out I’m the ‘other woman’ in married man’s life
56 years a slave: The incredible story of Syracuse’s Caroline Hazard
Syracuse named among best places to live in Northeast; 4 other Upstate NY places on list
NY announces six free fishing days for 2024
Everyday Cheapskate: The bare minimum every kid should know about credit
Miss Manners: Decoding the etiquette of line-jumping and customer service
Dear Annie: Am I doomed to spend my life starved of affection?
CNY Pizza Tour, stop #5: An Italian entree atop an NYC slice in a strip mall? You bet
Cookie bakery, podcasts, handyman services: See 43 new businesses in Central NY
Dear Annie: Worried moving away from family will be a huge mistake
Ask Amy: Creative ways to bid farewell to a marriage’s unwanted symbol
Ask Amy: A spouse’s secret marijuana habit strains a loving marriage
CNY Inspirations: Like a river
Dear Abby: Should I stick it out with delusional dad?
Dear Abby: Is husband’s drug abuse grounds for divorce?
Miss Manners: Addressing the rude comments aimed at towards the petite
Company news: Northern Onondaga Public Library announces board of trustees members
Everyday Cheapskate: 7 ways to simplify life, and save time and money
Miss Manners: How to respond to patients’ standing in the exam room
Miss Manners: Challenging stereotypes surrounding modern dinner parties
Dear Annie: I lost a father due to resentment, now mom is pulling away too
Ask Amy: Confronting the harsh reality of a friend’s shoplifting habit
Cazenovia Winter Fest, Super Couch Potato 5K, Theresa Caputo: 17 things to do this week in Central NY
Ask Amy: Navigating the complex waters of open relationships
Dear Abby: Two-faced friend adds stressful dynamic to group
Dear Abby: Sister has grown so distant, I missed becoming an uncle
Dear Abby: Reserved boyfriend may have to be shown how to love
Firefighters put training, teamwork to the test in annual Winter Games (photos)
Dear Annie: A passive-aggressive ‘fix’ to an unequal marriage
Dear Annie: How I draw a line between politics and friendships
$750K home in Skaneateles; plus 110 other Onondaga County home sales
Ask Amy: Family upset over landlord’s decision to sell rental home
Dear Abby: Elderly swimmers are rude to instructor during class
CNY Inspirations: When it falls, it falls butter side down
Dear Abby: Wife’s caring nature has her plate overflowing
Oswego County real estate: 10 most expensive homes sold, Jan. 27 - Feb. 2
Oneida County real estate: nine most expensive homes sold, Jan. 27 - Feb. 2
Cayuga County real estate: 10 most expensive homes sold, Jan. 27 - Feb. 2
Miss Manners: Approaching colleagues about recurring mistakes
Miss Manners: Crafting a message on diversity for senior housing group
Tompkins County real estate: nine most expensive homes sold, Jan. 20 - Feb. 2
Madison County real estate: seven most expensive homes sold, Jan. 27 - Feb. 2
Dear Annie: Mom’s secret affair still haunts me
Ask Amy: Newlyweds stand firm on minister’s orders, sister holds grudge
Ask Amy: Woman finds resentment over brother-in-law’s financial secret
Dear Abby: Feathers may fly if I add a rooster to the hen house
Dear Abby: Mom mired in messy adult children
Dear Abby: Brother dreads being asked to be best man
Upstate NY college gets their own Stewart’s ice cream flavor to celebrate 200th anniversary
CNY Arts receives $30K from National Endowment for the Arts to fund local festivals
Upstate NY mountain town declared the most romantic getaway in New York
Today’s obituary: Henry Centore, 89, owned Centore’s Men’s Shop and was ‘devoted community servant’
Schweinfurth Art Center’s new exhibits feature more than 1,300 artworks
Miss Manners: When romantic interests clash with personal boundaries
First Look: 2 new restaurateurs bring approachable fine dining to historic Syracuse building
Dear Annie: Overly-familiar co-worker makes me uncomfortable
Dear Annie: My health is slipping due to demanding job
This year, Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday converge. What that means for local Catholics
Ask Amy: Nurse faces colleague’s cold shoulder after declining change
Ask Amy: Woman faces hurtful rejection after camping trip confusion
Dear Abby: Friend stiffs me on costs for home improvement work
House of the Week: ‘Everyone’ loves to visit this Baldwinsville home on the Seneca River
Dear Abby: Ex-wife tries to control visitation time with my daughter
Miss Manners: What’s expected after contributing to the wedding?
Saranac Lake Winter Carnival kicks off this weekend, complete with ice castle
Everyday Cheapskate: The great mystery of household accumulation, solved
Miss Manners: Are confirmations necessary in today’s social landscape?
National Geographic lists eclipse at Niagara Falls as a top 2024 adventure
Miss Manners: How to excuse yourself from draining social situations
Dear Annie: Problem drinker shares what opened his eyes
Rise Above Poverty: Syracuse banker left finance to start nonprofit for students
Dear Annie: Germaphobe sees health hazards at family gatherings
Ask Amy: Balancing independence and safety in repairing in-laws’ deck
CNY animal park expansion is back on. What has changed?
After being evicted from his Syracuse law office in 1905, Black attorney had ‘trail blazing’ legal career
Rice pilaf is the secret sauce at Kabab Guys in DeWitt (Dining Out Review)
Ask Amy: Woman navigates dating with a history of toxic relationships
Dear Abby: Son’s mental breakdown has ruined our relationship
CNY Inspirations: Peace on Earth
Dear Abby: Friend expects an invite, but constantly flakes out on social engagements
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