http://www.syracusenewtimes.com/newyork/articles.sec-719-1-summer-times.html Central New York’s ever-variable weather teased us with record-breaking heat and dry conditions this spring—only to be followed by a few weeks of...]]> Special Events CalendarFor the Greater Syracuse AreaJune June 7-10  Greek Cultural Festival. Thurs. 5-9 p.m.; Fri. 5-10 p.m.; Sat. noon-10 p.m.; Sun. noon-4 p.m. Four days of Greek food, musi]]> A unique combination of mountains, forests, lakes and rivers, the Adirondack Park is a land of superlatives. At 6 million acres, the park is larger than...]]> Whether your idea of summer fun is boating, antiquing, shopping at sidewalk sales, fine dining or...]]> This is a momentous time in the Thousand Islands region: 2012 marks the bicentennial of the...]]> If winter in Central New York can be punishing at times, summers here are surely the sweet reward for sticking it out. Located smack in the center of New York state, Madison and Oneida counties of]]> Everyone has a favorite song they associate with the sweet season of summer. From the Raspberries’ 1972 Top 5 seductive smash “Go All the Way,” to...]]> At first glance, it might seem that there is no common thread throughout the Ommegang Brewery Series lineup of artists. The series features...]]> Daily. Erie Canal Cruises. Enjoy a 90-minute cruise on the historic Erie Canal, including traveling through a 100-year-old lock. Cruises leave at 1 and 3 p.m.; reservations suggested. 800 Mohawk St.]]> June June 9-12 Greek Cultural Festival. Four days of Greek food, music, dance, clothing and crafts abound at this annual festival. Get a close-up view of Greek architecture with a church tour, shop ]]> June 11. Phoenix Flag Day Celebration and Bake Sale. Boat tours available through Seaway Navigation. Sponsored by Bridge House Brats, State Street. Free; fee for boat tour. 695-1308, 934-4157 (boat ]]> June 17-19. Great New York State Food and Wine Festival. Event celebrates Made in New York foods like candy, cheeses, sauces, herbs, maple syrup and wine from New York vineyards. Recreation Park Are]]> June.11. Blackfly Challenge. Forty-mile non-technical mountain/cyclocross bike race through the Moose River Plains (Indian Lake to Inlet). www.blackflychallenge.wordpress.com. June 17. Wilmington/W]]>