"If you need a visual of why the city of Syracuse is an amazing city. Go to Rosamond Gifford Zoo, go to the highest parking lot, and look. This place has so much potential, promise, and hope. I have never, ever been bored or have had a hard time finding something to do here. Why do I believe in Syracuse, because it's a city where I believe I can make my dreams into a reality." - Ben B
"I have lived here for 73 of my 75 years. I experienced its heyday and its downturn. I believe we are at a turning point in this community, we are on the way up. I tell my friends who no longer live here about all the positive happenings going on now, Syracuse is a city on the move upward. I believe in this town." - Marilyn A
"I believe that Syracuse is a city in the midst of great change. I see Syracuse as a city that is thriving and has opportunity for those who want it. With such a diverse mix of culture, tradition and creativity, I believe there is something for everyone here!" - James R
"I Believe in Syracuse because there are many people who are passionate about change and it is showing.... I believe in Syracuse because I genuinely believe there is a very strong "Buy Local - Think Local - Be Local" initiative which is and has been growing thanks to a core group of individuals who are out there encouraging and educating others to the benefits of that initiative. We have a long way to go yet. However, look at where we were just a year and a half ago and look where we are now. If you don't see the positive changes - then you're not looking for them." - Brian K
"I have been watching it grow and reinvent itself over the past decade or so and just knew it could do it! I am glad to see forward thinkers taking charge and helping this phoenix rise from the ashes. It is thrilling." - Kathleen S