Syracuse is in the central part of New York. Syracuse is a port city that is mainly involved in manufacturing, service and education. Automobiles, aircrafts, electronics, shoes, pharmaceuticals and various machine parts are produced in the city. Once a major salt producer, Syracuse has diversified into other industries in recent years.
The top employers of the city include Syracuse University, SUNY Upstate Medical University, and Penn Traffic Company. With the various employment opportunities available, Syracuse movers are busy with the influx of new Syracuse residents.
History:
French missionaries first came to the area in the 17th century and established a mission. However, within two years it was abandoned because of threats from neighboring Indian tribes. Additional settlers came to Syracuse after the Revolutionary War when salt was found around the city. The name Syracuse is from the town of Syracuse in Italy. The city was incorporated in 1848. Syracuse was a popular city in the abolitionist movements and was also a spot on the Underground Railroad during the Civil War.
Around the turn of the 20th century, new industries entered the city as the salt industry began to decline. Starting in 1950, Syracuse's population started to decline as people moved out of the city and into the surrounding suburbs. In more recent years, the city has slowly started to rebound from these declines.
Tourism:
Syracuse Hancock International Airport is five miles from the city. The city is home to several minor league and collegiate sports teams, most notably the men's basketball team at Syracuse University. Some museums of the city are the Everson Museum of Art, the Erie Canal Museum, a salt museum, and the Milton Rebenstein Museum of Science and Technology. The Onondaga Reservation and New York's first casino, run by the Oneida Indians, are nearby Syracuse.