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Yesterday at 11:47 AM  Central New York will be swinging to the sweet sounds of jazz music this 4th of July, as Jazz Fest returns to Jamesville Beach.

Friday, May 31, 2013  It's hot, and the heat at Jamesville beach fells more intense after last weekend's cold spell which dipped down into the fourties. Coming out to the water was one way for people to beat the heat.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Organizers of Balloon Fest are preparing for what they hope will be one of the biggest Balloonfests in years.

Friday, June 22, 2012  The Syracuse Jazz Festival is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. For the first time since 2001, the festival is being held at a new location - Jamesville Beach.

Friday, June 22, 2012  Jazz Fest is Friday and Saturday from 2pm to 11:30pm and it’s the first year it will be at Jamesville Beach. Admission is free.

Sunday, June 10, 2012  One more launch set for Sunday evening, music all afternoon

Friday, June 08, 2012  There will be some colorful additions to the skies above Central New York this weekend as the 33rd Balloonfest gets underway at Jamesville Beach.

Friday, May 25, 2012  Central New Yorkers looking to beat to heat at the this holiday weekend have two more places to go starting Friday.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012  The 33rd Annual Jamesville Balloonfest will be at Jamesville Beach this summer. It will run June 8th - 10th.

Tuesday, April 03, 2012  The 30th annual Syracuse Jazz Festival will feature an impressive, eclectic lineup of acts including jazz legend Kenny G.

Monday, April 02, 2012  Syracuse Jazz Fest will celebrate 30 years as a cultural icon of Central New York with a two-day festival at Jamesville Beach June 22nd and 23rd.

Friday, June 10, 2011  All through the weekend, you'll be able to check out dozens of hot air balloons in all kinds of shapes and sizes.

Wednesday, June 08, 2011  Wednesday is officially the hottest day in Syracuse since 2002!

Tuesday, May 31, 2011  Jamesville Beach and Oneida Shores were open an extra day after Memorial Day weekend.

Friday, September 17, 2010  Ironman makes a visit to Central New York this Sunday but you won’t find this blockbuster playing in local theaters.