Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists and the Specialists’ One-Day Surgery Center are in and around Syracuse, NY., in central New York State. Syracuse has a metropolitan area population of approximately 650,000 people.
Central New York is a beautiful, friendly and very affordable place to live. Summer and winter, there are ample outdoor recreational options at our numerous nearby Onondaga county and New York state parks. Downhill and cross-country skiing, ice skating, swimming, boating and hiking opportunities are all within a 30-minute drive of any SOS location.
Syracuse University is home of the Orange and offers many cultural opportunities and our professional theatre, Syracuse Stage and the Landmark, offer very high-quality productions including annual Broadway rotation. Many restaurants and shops reside within the downtown area around Armory Square. Housing is affordable. Access to and from all SOS offices is easy and excellent school systems consistently rank high in national listings are available with easy commuting distance.
Local Websites
- City of Syracuse (events, city parks)
- Visit Syracuse
- This is CNY
- The Center State Corporation for Economic Opportunity
- Onondaga County Parks
- I Love New York
- Armory Square
- Central New York Magazine
- 315 Mom
Here in the Syracuse area, we are:
- Planning for explosive development in the tech industry.
- Supporting local businesses to serve a growing population.
- Launching a once-in-a-generation transportation plan to transform and connect the city of Syracuse.
- Continuing Syracuse’s “modern-day renaissance” and sustaining a high quality of life.
- Creating unforgettable experiences, from visiting FLX wine country, to catching lakeside concerts, to cheering on the home team at the Dome.
The city's New York State Fairgrounds, site of the annual New York State Fair, also has a year-round schedule of ice shows, hobby shows and similar activities. Public transportation is available to shopping areas, theaters, restaurants and recreational areas.
The Greater Neighborhood
From a few minutes to an hour away
Numerous golf courses, both public and private, are located in the city and surrounding towns. Central New York is a haven for enthusiasts of winter as well as summer sports. Downhill and cross-country ski areas are within easy driving distance. Skating, tobogganing, dogsledding, snowmobiling, ice fishing, ice boating and other cold-weather activities are also popular.
Travel Hub
- Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
- Centro provides bus, shuttle and parking services for the greater Syracuse area
- New York City, Niagara Falls, Boston and Atlantic Ocean resorts are only hours away.
Local Media
- NewsChannel 9 WSYR-TV
- CNY Central (NBC3)
- Spectrum News
- WCNY Public Television
- Syracuse.com Syracuse Media Group
