
Syracuse
The city of Syracuse located in Onandaga counry is the region’s major metropolitan center. Due to its central location and the fact the State’s two major interstate routes the east west Newyork State thruway nd north south interstate 81 intersects each other it is appropriately called the Crossroads of Newyork State.
The Syracuse area enjoys a four season continental climate with marked seasonal changes. Due to geographical location cyclonic systems that move from the interior of the country through the St Lawrence Valley affect the Syracuse weather. Greater Syracuse generally enjoys sufficient precipitation to comfortably meet the needs of agriculture and water supplies. The deep water port of Oswego and the New York State Barge Canal System provide access to the Great Lakes and overseas.