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News:
FREE HORSE DRAWN TROLLEY TOURS & SATURDAY AFTERNOON TEAS
Date:
November 2008
Details:
To liven this holiday season with fun, hospitality and a respite from the usual hustle and bustle, Armory Square Association is again inviting families to enjoy an historic ride through the Square and then relax for refreshments in the beautiful lobby of the Jefferson Clinton Hotel.
Beginning at 12 noon on Nov. 29 and running until 3:00pm every Saturday through
Dec. 20, trolley rides will wind throughout Armory Square with "Abe Walton," first of the area's urban visionaries and entrepreneurs on board to give passengers a glimpse into the past and future, relating the history of the Square while pointing out new development in the evolution and revitalization of this historic district.
A pair of beautiful Shire Mares, "Dora and Destiny" will pull the covered trolley that embarks approximately every 15 minutes at the corner of W. Jefferson and Franklin Streets. Historian actor Scott Peal takes on the guise of old Abe to narrate the adventure and also hand out business coupons and candy canes at the end of each loop.
On the same Saturday afternoons, from 12 noon – 5:00pm, the Jefferson Clinton Hotel will host teas in its beautifully decorated lounge area. Refreshments will include tea, coffee, hot chocolate and pastries.
Both of the above events are free, supported by the Armory Square Association, City of Syracuse Parks and Recreation, Downtown Committee, T. J. Sheehan and other business donors including Pastabilities, P J's Pub & Grill, Blue Tusk, Eureka, Jefferson Clinton Hotel, and Kitty Hoynes. Also, Ambrosia, Mulrooney's, Way Off the Beaten Path, Jet Black & Mr. Shop, Opus, Industry, RHS Holdings LLC, Sound Garden and Syracuse International Film Festival.
For more information, call Eureka Crafts, (315) 471-4601.
Beginning at 12 noon on Nov. 29 and running until 3:00pm every Saturday through
Dec. 20, trolley rides will wind throughout Armory Square with "Abe Walton," first of the area's urban visionaries and entrepreneurs on board to give passengers a glimpse into the past and future, relating the history of the Square while pointing out new development in the evolution and revitalization of this historic district.
A pair of beautiful Shire Mares, "Dora and Destiny" will pull the covered trolley that embarks approximately every 15 minutes at the corner of W. Jefferson and Franklin Streets. Historian actor Scott Peal takes on the guise of old Abe to narrate the adventure and also hand out business coupons and candy canes at the end of each loop.
On the same Saturday afternoons, from 12 noon – 5:00pm, the Jefferson Clinton Hotel will host teas in its beautifully decorated lounge area. Refreshments will include tea, coffee, hot chocolate and pastries.
Both of the above events are free, supported by the Armory Square Association, City of Syracuse Parks and Recreation, Downtown Committee, T. J. Sheehan and other business donors including Pastabilities, P J's Pub & Grill, Blue Tusk, Eureka, Jefferson Clinton Hotel, and Kitty Hoynes. Also, Ambrosia, Mulrooney's, Way Off the Beaten Path, Jet Black & Mr. Shop, Opus, Industry, RHS Holdings LLC, Sound Garden and Syracuse International Film Festival.
For more information, call Eureka Crafts, (315) 471-4601.
News:
FREE DOWNTOWN PARKING PROGRAM!
Date:
Nov. 17, 2008
Details:
The Downtown Committee and the City of Syracuse have created a new parking validation program for downtown, Syracuse. Visit downtown shops, restaurants and cultural institutions and get:
- 1st hour of parking FREE!
- 2nd hour for only $1
Park downtown at one of the participating garages,and bring your parking stub with you to be validated at downtown shops, restaurants and cultural institutions.
PARTICIPATING DOWNTOWN PARKING GARAGES:
Washington Street Garage
HSBC Garage
Fayette Street Garage
Harrison Street Garage
AXA Towers Garage
Customer must have parking ticket validated to receive the discounted price. Discounted price applies only to cars parked for two hours or less. Full garage rates apply to cars parked more
than two hours. Park On Us is a program of the City of Syracuse and the Downtown Committee. Effective November 17, 2008 through April 30, 2009.
For a map of participating garages and more information, please click here.
- 1st hour of parking FREE!
- 2nd hour for only $1
Park downtown at one of the participating garages,and bring your parking stub with you to be validated at downtown shops, restaurants and cultural institutions.
PARTICIPATING DOWNTOWN PARKING GARAGES:
Washington Street Garage
HSBC Garage
Fayette Street Garage
Harrison Street Garage
AXA Towers Garage
Customer must have parking ticket validated to receive the discounted price. Discounted price applies only to cars parked for two hours or less. Full garage rates apply to cars parked more
than two hours. Park On Us is a program of the City of Syracuse and the Downtown Committee. Effective November 17, 2008 through April 30, 2009.
For a map of participating garages and more information, please click here.
News:
Armory Square Holiday Charity Project
Date:
November, 2008
Details:
This holiday season some members of the Armory Square community have developed a new charity project that addresses hunger and homelessness. The project will be a joint venture of merchants, businesses, residents and the public.
Each participant will devise their own way of making a contribution to selected charities to be named. Ribbons will be placed in trees both inside and out, representing dollars donated. Our hope is to bring awareness to the problems of hunger and homelessness in our community by reaching our goal of $5,000.00.
Each participant will devise their own way of making a contribution to selected charities to be named. Ribbons will be placed in trees both inside and out, representing dollars donated. Our hope is to bring awareness to the problems of hunger and homelessness in our community by reaching our goal of $5,000.00.
News:
WIN TWO FREE ROUNDTRIP FLIGHT VOUCHERS FROM JETBLUE!!
Date:
10/21/08
Details:
As a thanks for recently helping with a promotional event, JetBlue has generously given to the Armory Square Association two roundtrip flight vouchers—a $798 value!! And in an effort to help improve lagging membership numbers, we’re going to give away these tickets in a drawing at the January 2009 general membership meeting. The drawing will only include members of the Association who have paid their dues in full for the 2009-2010 year, and members must renew or join by the end of this year. This means that if you pay your single year dues in full at any point between now and December 31st, you will maintain active membership through March of 2010—that’s over 15 months for the cost of a single year, and the chance to win two free roundtrip airline tickets!!
Rules:
--In order to be eligible, the member must have dues for the 2009-2010 year paid in full by December 31, 2008. These dues will cover their membership from point of payment through March of 2010.
--The vouchers are for two roundtrip flight tickets from JetBlue to travel from Syracuse to any domestic JetBlue city. These will be valid through early October of 2009. To see a map of JetBlue cities, please visit here: http://www.jetblue.com/wherewejet/ .
--The vouchers will be given to the owner/top-level executive of the business, or to the individual resident member. The vouchers are transferable and the winner may use the vouchers as a promotion for their own business or as a reward for employees.
--Voting and non-voting members are eligible.
--The drawing will take place at the end of the January 2009 general membership meeting, which will be on the last Wednesday of that month at a location TBD. Names of all eligible, current members will be placed into a bowl and a non-board member of the association in attendance will be chosen to draw the winner.
--To join, please download the membership form, complete and mail in with your check for the proper amount listed on the form. You can download the form here: www.armorysq.org/invoice.doc . If you do not have Microsoft Word, you can download the Adobe Reader version here: www.armorysq.org/invoice.pdf .
With membership numbers far down recently, we’re asking everyone to give strong consideration to joining or renewing. Armory Square is an important focal point for Syracuse; each and every member of our small community will play a significant role in the near future to help in the revival of downtown Syracuse as a great amount of development in and around Armory begins to take place. It is important that we maintain solid participation and work together as a community to re-establish downtown Syracuse as a destination. Keep in mind, your dues go toward marketing, promotions and other causes designed to further our mission, increase the number and frequency of visitors and ultimately grow your individual businesses. For information on membership benefits, please click here: http://www.armorysq.org/about/membership.php .
Rules:
--In order to be eligible, the member must have dues for the 2009-2010 year paid in full by December 31, 2008. These dues will cover their membership from point of payment through March of 2010.
--The vouchers are for two roundtrip flight tickets from JetBlue to travel from Syracuse to any domestic JetBlue city. These will be valid through early October of 2009. To see a map of JetBlue cities, please visit here: http://www.jetblue.com/wherewejet/ .
--The vouchers will be given to the owner/top-level executive of the business, or to the individual resident member. The vouchers are transferable and the winner may use the vouchers as a promotion for their own business or as a reward for employees.
--Voting and non-voting members are eligible.
--The drawing will take place at the end of the January 2009 general membership meeting, which will be on the last Wednesday of that month at a location TBD. Names of all eligible, current members will be placed into a bowl and a non-board member of the association in attendance will be chosen to draw the winner.
--To join, please download the membership form, complete and mail in with your check for the proper amount listed on the form. You can download the form here: www.armorysq.org/invoice.doc . If you do not have Microsoft Word, you can download the Adobe Reader version here: www.armorysq.org/invoice.pdf .
With membership numbers far down recently, we’re asking everyone to give strong consideration to joining or renewing. Armory Square is an important focal point for Syracuse; each and every member of our small community will play a significant role in the near future to help in the revival of downtown Syracuse as a great amount of development in and around Armory begins to take place. It is important that we maintain solid participation and work together as a community to re-establish downtown Syracuse as a destination. Keep in mind, your dues go toward marketing, promotions and other causes designed to further our mission, increase the number and frequency of visitors and ultimately grow your individual businesses. For information on membership benefits, please click here: http://www.armorysq.org/about/membership.php .
News:
Street Closing
Date:
July 29, 2008
Details:
South Franklin Street/West Jefferson Street will be closed for several months from the Trolley lot tunnel west to the entrance of the Parking lot next to the Music Store. Construction activities include: installation of underground manhole structures, and pipe jacking under the railroad bridge.
News:
Membership Benefits
Details:
Parking :: Armory Square Association members can join our parking group to receive a reduced monthly rate at the
Washington Street parking garage. The garage is located between South Franklin St. and West St., and is open Monday-Friday till 10:30 PM. There is a shuttle service available to points downtown at
designated times (ask at garage).
If you would like to join the parking group or have questions about it, please call Petey Hildenbrand at 475-0141 (Hendricks Photo).
Washington Street parking garage. The garage is located between South Franklin St. and West St., and is open Monday-Friday till 10:30 PM. There is a shuttle service available to points downtown at
designated times (ask at garage).
If you would like to join the parking group or have questions about it, please call Petey Hildenbrand at 475-0141 (Hendricks Photo).
