Skate away, fans of winter
My recent work trip to downtown Syracuse allowed me to appreciate the fun folks get from the Clinton Square skating rink. The sleds they use to teach the newbies seem to build confidence. Great invention, that.
Still shining brightly in Clinton Square
A weekday work trip downtown allowed me to walk and snap photos with my iPhone 8. I was glad to see the big tree was still up in Clinton Square. This time, I admired it from a distance.
Nighttime is the bright time for Clinton Square holiday lights
I considered myself fortunate that my work meeting in downtown Syracuse kept me until sunset. That meant that my carefully planned parking near Clinton Square allowed me to take photos of the festive holiday scene with my iPhone 8 after nightfall. Taking in this location has become a tradition. I may no longer visit every…
The Clinton Square holiday lights look fine even in daytime
A recent work trip to downtown Syracuse allowed me to walk past Clinton Square. Out came my iPhone 8. The tree was full. The rink welcomed its skaters. I could tell that a good time was taking place at 2:30 p.m. on a weekday. I think the reindeer approved.
The Polish Fest tradition continues to make us happy
We won’t miss Polish Fest at downtown Syracuse’s Clinton Square. Hover over a gallery photo for a description. Click on an image for an enlarged slide show. We start with our lunch. Our go-to place has become the tent from Utica’s finest Polish Community Home. Of course, after eating, we walk to take in the…
The Clinton Square tree looks lovely again
I couldn’t let the holidays go by without a trip to share the Clinton Square Christmas tree. Merry Merry and Happy Happy from downtown Syracuse.
A perfect gift from my daughter and George
My fantastic daughter Elisabeth knows me so very well. She proved it again after our traditional trip to Polish Fest. My dear wife Karen, Elisabeth, George Three and I were quite surprised by the good weather that greeted us in Clinton Square. Usually it rains down on us hard as we eat our Polish lunch.…
A tree still colorful in Clinton Square
A trip to downtown Syracuse to meet my dear wife Karen at the end of our last work week brought me a surprise as we walked past Clinton Square. The city Christmas Tree not only still standing, but the lights were still shining as well. The date was Jan. 20. The skaters taking advantage of…
Ali would have loved ya, kid … and a guest column
I caught sight of a little kid wearing a great T-shirt last weekend at the Polish Fest in Clinton Square. Mom smiled when I asked if I could grab a photo of her kids, and they quickly lined up against the monument. Then I realized that the bigger boy on the left had the object…
A beautiful day at the market, under a stark blue sky
We’re running a Farmers Market at the library three times this summer, and our chief organizer still hopes to sign up a vendor or three before the first edition on Monday, June 27. I volunteered to extend my lunch break a bit and run down to the first edition of the weekly downtown Syracuse version…
Mark Bialczak 