Thornden Aquathon Made a Splash!
Syracuse Parks and Recreation, the Thornden Park Association, and the University Neighborhood Preservation Association hosted our first Youth Aquathon for kids ages 5-15. Aquathons combine swimming and running into a fun sporting event. Over 50 kids participated in what will become an annual event. Special thanks to the lifeguards that made each kid feel confident Read More…
Summer Fun in the University Neighborhood
Summer is officially here and we’ve compiled library events, classes & recreation opportunities available right in our neighborhood (or really close!). Get ready to click and see all that is offered this summer. The Morningside Cultural Trails (MCT) network includes over 7 miles of walking trails on Syracuse’s Eastside, each with its own distinctive Read More…
5th Annual Barry Park Fun Run
Rain didn’t stop our fun! The University Neighborhood Preservation Association (UNPA) and the Barry Park Association hosted the Barry Park Fun Run on Sunday, May 20th. Over 150 children participated in the race and over $800 was donated for the Barry Park Association, in addition to our sponsors: Ed Smith PTO, Health Pathways, rentfromben and Read More…
Stickley House Phase I Celebration
The Gustav Stickley House Foundation and University Neighborhood Preservation Association were joined by over 130 community members as we celebrated the conclusion of Phase I Restoration. We would like to recognize our community partners including – the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, New York State Division of Homes and Community Renewal, Read More…
ReZone
The following letter was submitted to the city in response to the proposed ReZone project. UNPA finds many of the proposed changes to be consistent with our goals for perpetuating a dynamic, diverse and inclusive neighborhood on the City’s east side. In particular, we support the emphasis placed on promoting pedestrian-friendly and transit-oriented development, increasing Read More…
2018 Oakwood Cemetery Tour Schedule
Historic Oakwood Cemetery Preservation Association Syracuse, New York Summer in the Cemetery Guided Walking Tours Sunday, May 20 – “Weeds & Seeds: the Flora of Oakwood” – Don Leopold. The trees and plants of Oakwood are varied and very special. Find out what Oakwood has to offer and what makes the Cemetery so botanically unique. Read More…
Fall Events Along The Morningside Cultural Trails
Fall Events Along The Morningside Cultural Trails The following are all events occurring this fall around or on the trails. Feel free to contact Paul with your events and ideas. Email Paul Harvey at luludoodah@aol.com or call Paul at 1-315-247-4420. All fall: Help cover the trail around Meadowbrook Detention Basin. This is a great individual Read More…
UNPA Awarded Grant from Preservation League of NYS
University Neighborhood Preservation Association was awarded $10,800 from The New York State Council on the Arts together with the Preservation League of New York State and the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation. The 25th round of grant funding through Preserve New York were announced on September 12th at a news conference in Albany. Crawford & Sterns of Read More…
Restoration Underway at Historic Gustav Stickley House
Construction is under way to restore the historic Gustav Stickley House on Columbus Avenue in Syracuse. A Restoration Kickoff Event, co-sponsored by the University Neighborhood Preservation Association (UNPA) and the Gustav Stickley House Foundation Inc. (GSHF) was held Thursday, August 17. The event took place on the sidewalk in front of the house, 438 Columbus Read More…
Let’s Celebrate our Neighbors
UNPA’s Annual Community Report is Sept 6th & we would like to recognize valued residents of our neighborhood You can post your nominees for each of the 3 awards here or email director@unpa.net. We would love to have some photos to display of our nominees. Deadline is 8/31. Community Advocacy: Who do you know that gives Read More…