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The beautiful and picturesque Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview is Central New York’s premier destination to see today’s biggest stars in a world-class, outdoor amphitheater. Located along the shore of Onondaga Lake in Syracuse, NY, this all-new state-of-the-art facility comfortably seats 17,500 avid music lovers.

Situated in Syracuse, the New York State Fairgrounds is centrally located in the state and within 250 miles of Boston, Philadelphia, New York City, Montreal and Ottawa. The grounds offer dozens of options for your group’s next gathering, with spaces ranging from 2,000 square feet all the way up to 110,000 square feet. The Great NY State Fair is held here for 13 days beginning towards the end of August every year.

The SRC Arena and Events Center is located on the campus of Onondaga Community College. The 60,000 square foot facility has a six-lane track, three flexible courts, meeting rooms, and seating for up to 6,500 people. The Allyn Hall gym can seat an additional 1,400 people. The SRC Arena and Events Center hosts events for College athletics, students, Section III Athletics, and special events and functions for the campus and the community.

University Hospital has long held the distinction of caring for the most seriously ill and injured in the state. In addition to being the region's only Level-I Trauma Center, Upstate includes: Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital Upstate Cancer Center Upstate Breast Care Center Upstate Heart and Vascular Center Behavioral medicine University Hospital's New York State Designated Centers include: Upstate Stroke Center Upstate Level I Trauma Center Clark Burn Center