East Syracuse, New York facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
East Syracuse, New York
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Village
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St. Matthew's Roman Catholic Church, 2021
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Location in Onondaga County and the state of New York.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Onondaga |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.56 sq mi (4.04 km2) |
| • Land | 1.56 sq mi (4.04 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 433 ft (132 m) |
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| • Total | 3,078 |
| • Density | 1,973.08/sq mi (761.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13057
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| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-23052 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0949253 |
East Syracuse is a small village in New York, United States. It's like a neighborhood right next to the bigger City of Syracuse. You can find it in the eastern part of Onondaga County. In 2020, about 3,078 people lived there. East Syracuse is part of the town of DeWitt.
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Where is East Syracuse Located?
East Syracuse is located at a spot on the map called 43°3′52″N 76°4′13″W / 43.06444°N 76.07028°W. This means it's in the northern part of the world, and a bit west. The main part of the village is where Manlius Street and North Center Street meet.
The village covers a total area of about 1.6 square miles (4.04 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
How Many People Live Here?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 1,099 | — | |
| 1890 | 2,231 | 103.0% | |
| 1900 | 2,509 | 12.5% | |
| 1910 | 3,274 | 30.5% | |
| 1920 | 4,106 | 25.4% | |
| 1930 | 4,646 | 13.2% | |
| 1940 | 4,520 | −2.7% | |
| 1950 | 4,706 | 4.1% | |
| 1960 | 4,708 | 0.0% | |
| 1970 | 4,333 | −8.0% | |
| 1980 | 3,412 | −21.3% | |
| 1990 | 3,343 | −2.0% | |
| 2000 | 3,178 | −4.9% | |
| 2010 | 3,084 | −3.0% | |
| 2020 | 3,078 | −0.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 3,178 people living in East Syracuse. The village had 1,393 households, which are like homes where people live. About 30% of these homes had kids under 18. The average household had about 2.28 people.
The population of East Syracuse grew quite a bit in the past. It reached its highest number in the early 1960s, with 4,708 people living there in 1960.
A Look Back: East Syracuse History
The area where East Syracuse is now was first home to the Onondaga people. Their village was on a hill along what is now Kinne Street. They used a trail that led to Ley Creek, where they could travel by canoe.
The modern village started as a place called "Messina." It grew up next to the Erie Canal, which was a very important waterway for transportation. There was a busy port called Headson's Landing nearby. In the 1800s, factories making things like venetian blinds and buggy whips were in Messina.
In the 1870s, the main New York Central Railroad line was built through the northern part of Messina. This brought a lot of activity! The DeWitt Railyards, which were huge, stretched for five miles. Trains were sorted at a special place called the "Hump." This was an artificial hill where trains were pushed up one side and then rolled down the other, being guided to the correct tracks. Many rail workers moved to the area, and more homes were built.
Because of the railroad boom, the name "East Syracuse" became more popular than Messina. The village officially became "East Syracuse" when it was incorporated in 1881. At that time, it was a busy place because of both the railroad and the canal.
Over time, things changed. The canal was replaced by a road called Erie Boulevard. Later, in the 1960s, Interstate 690 was built through the village. Now, East Syracuse is mostly a suburb of Syracuse, meaning many people who live there work in the bigger city.
East Syracuse was also home to Bristol Laboratories, a company that made medicines. They used to make penicillin there. Today, it's part of Bristol-Myers Squibb and still makes new drugs.
Mayors of East Syracuse
The village has had many mayors over the years. Here are some of the people who have led East Syracuse:
- Michael "Mickey" Wrenn (1961-1965)
- Carl Sterling (1965-1970)
- Ronald A Russell Jr (served multiple terms: 1970-1973, 1975-1979, 1981-1985, 1997-2001)
- Fred Ray (1973-1975)
- Richard Benack (1979-1981)
- Richard Rhoades (1985-1987)
- Peter Higgins (1987-1995)
- Donald E Reichert (1995-1997)
- Jason M Rhoades (2001-2003) - He was the youngest mayor at age 25!
- Lorene McCoy Dadey (2003-2005)
- Tony Albanese (2005-2007)
- Danny J Liedka (2007-2013)
- Robert Tackman (2013-present)
What's the Economy Like?
The main office for Aspen Dental, a large dental company, is located near East Syracuse in the town of DeWitt. Also, Dairylea Cooperative Inc., a dairy company, has its headquarters in East Syracuse.
Schools in East Syracuse
Most of the students in East Syracuse go to schools in the East Syracuse-Minoa Central School District. This school district also covers nearby areas like Minoa and Kirkville.
Some parts of the village, especially south of Interstate 690, are in the Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District.
There are also private schools nearby, such as Christian Brothers Academy, the Manlius Pebble Hill School, and Bishop Grimes Junior/Senior High School.
Elementary Schools
- East Syracuse Elementary School
- Fremont Elementary School
- Minoa Elementary School
- Woodland Elementary School
Middle School
- Pine Grove Middle School
High School
- East Syracuse-Minoa Central High School
Village Services
Fire Department
The East Syracuse Volunteer Fire Department protects the village. Their fire station is located at 204 N Center Street.
Public Works
The East Syracuse Department of Public Works helps keep the village running smoothly. They use trucks for things like plowing snow and other important tasks.
Shopping and Businesses
Manlius Street, often called Main Street, is a busy area in East Syracuse. It has many local shops, restaurants, bars, and other businesses.
Famous People from East Syracuse
Some well-known people have connections to East Syracuse:
- Russ Brandon - He is the president of the XFL football league. He used to be the president of the Buffalo Bills (NFL team) and the Buffalo Sabres (NHL team).
- Jennifer Diederich - A fashion designer who was on the TV show Project Runway.
- Tom Kenny - An actor and comedian famous for being the voice of SpongeBob SquarePants!
- Bobcat Goldthwait - A director, comedian, and actor.
See also
In Spanish: East Syracuse para niños
