Syracuse or Albany Area?

I lived in Syracuse area for a few years.  I lived in an awesome townhouse in Clay that was $750.  It depends on what you like, but if you want to live closer to downtown, I lived on Tipperary Hill for a year, it is this cute Irish neighborhood with a lot of young people and Irish themed bars.  I also lived in Cicero right near Oneida Lake and liked it there too.

MrsB2be - so my sister is a total fruitcake!  I asked her to send me an email with details on Syracuse, and she must have flaked out (she does have two toddlers afterall) and only sent me a link to a blog with good restaurants.  LOL!

http://chusonchow.com/

Sorry I can't be of more help, but it looks like most of the ladies provided you with great suggestions!  And I would definitely PM Niecy too.  :)

Good luck and congrats to your Fi!