My home for eighteen years and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. The seasons are beautiful. Autumn is truly awe-inspiring. The snow is gorgeous. Sure it’s cold in the winter time, but dress appropriately and you’ll be fine. You are a few hours from NYC, Philly, DC, Niagara Falls, Toronto, Montreal, Boston, etc. – BUT you are living in a town that is very small considering its population. Low cost of living. Extremely reasonable home prices. Great neighborhoods abound. I think of Syracuse as a gem.