| June 16, 2024 |
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Taxi Appreciation Tomorrow
Tomorrow, June 17th in Syracuse, NY we celebrate Taxi Appreciation Day.
We'll have a cook-out lunch available from 12pm to 2pm on the Jefferson side of the hotel, across from the MOST. We have 85 RSVP's as of now. The Syracuse CVB will be on hand to equip cars with visitors guides.
Weather should be sunny and warm, we're looking forward to a great event!
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| June 08, 2024 |
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Taxi Appreciation
We're getting ready for our annual taxi appreciation day. This year we are teaming up with the SCVB. More information will follow. Festivities take place on June 17th!
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| June 05, 2024 |
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Summer Sponsorships
We are so happy to be one of the many great sponsors of this years Empire State Brewing and Music Festival on July 10th and the NYS Blues Fest on July 11th and 12th.
Visit www.empirebrewfest.com and www.nysbluesfest.com for more information
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| June 02, 2024 |
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Downtown Dining Returns
For 2 weeks again this summer you can enjoy special pricing at several of the Armory Square and Downtown Restaurants.
Included this year is a shopping discount! Area shops will be discounting prices by the amount of tax as well!
Click the here for the article and all of the information.
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| May 23, 2024 |
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Best BBQ in the USA
Congratulations Dinosaur BBQ -voted Best BBQ in the USA in the Good Morning America poll.
Click here for the article.
Click for Dino site featuring the Blues and Barbeque package http://www.dinosaurbarbque.com/syrIndex.php
Click for the package.
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May 14, 2024
Night Shift: Assistant general manager Rich Gadomski
By Peter Schaffer
Rich Gadomski, 33, is the assistant general manager at the Jefferson Clinton Hotel, 416 S. Clinton St., Syracuse.
NO DAY HOURS
"I've been in the hospitality business for about 10 years. I'm usually working the nightshift."
WORK ENVIRONMENT
"This place is a very small bunch of family friendly people. Everybody is comfortable working with everybody."
FAVORITE CELEBRITY
"Colin Quinn was a very laidback guy. He came down to the lobby and talked to everybody. He was just down to earth and didn't play up the celebrity part."
LOCAL GUESTS
"We do a lot of packages with downtown restaurants. We provide room service with Empire, Kitty Hoynes and Franco's. There's a number of people from the area who do a one-night or weekend package. They want to go out and enjoy themselves in Armory Square and not worry about driving."
FREE TIME
"I live on Oneida Lake. The water is my biggest passion. If we're not on the boat, then we're at Williams Beach in Cicero."
PERSONAL
"I live in Cicero."
"I moved here from Philadelphia."
"I have a daughter Angelina, 2½, and son Dominick, 1½."
"I like to golf." |
Syracuse Post Standard
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| December 17, 2023 |
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Blood...
Today Corrin, our Controller made us all give blood. It's for a good cause - we all know that - we just don't want to do it! We had 9 staff members participate (out of 27) with 7 pints collected. It's a small amount but every bit helps in this time of need. If you happen to stop by the hotel today you'll get to see everyone walking around with those attractive pink bandages!
Happy Holidays to all!
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| December 17, 2023 |
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Employee Holiday Luncheon
We had our annual holiday gift exchange and luncheon today- with a twist- we did it "white elephant" style. Lots of laughs and lots of fun was had by all. All the staff brought a dish to pass which led to a pretty impressive display- everything from tacos, to chicken wings, to noodle kugel and cheesecake. For some reason the most sought after gift was a lamp... don't quite understand that one. It was great to relax and laugh with all the people we work with!
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| December 06, 2023 |
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2nd Holiday Tea
We've just finished up our 2nd Holiday Tea. It's such a pleasure seeing everyone come through the hotel and warm up with hot cocoa, coffee and tea. The kids love the Christmas tree and watching the horse-drawn trolley go by. We had warm scones and holiday cookies so the lobby smelled wonderful! It looked like the MOST was very busy today, we saw lots of families walking that way.
What a great Saturday for the kids- a trolley ride, afternoon tea at the Jefferson Clinton Hotel and an IMAX experience!
We'll see everyone next week!
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| December 04, 2023 |
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Jefferson Clinton
As seen in "The Daily Orange- The Independant Student Newspaper of Syracuse, New York"
5 Reasons to Book a Room over Winter at The Jefferson Clinton Hotel
1. Get Away Gift
2. Parents Visiting
3. Post Formal Dance Respite
4. Birthday Celebration
5. You love her/him
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| November 29, 2023 |
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1st Holiday Tea
Well the 1st Saturday of the annual holiday program was a great success. We saw many families take advantage of the free trolley ride throughout Armory Square, enjoying a little bit of history. We had many guests stop by for afternoon tea, our chef prepared lovely scones with blueberries and applies and cinnamon. The little ones seemed to prefer hot chocolate to the tea!
Overall it was a lovely winter afternoon for the many people who chose to come down to the square!
We hope to see everyone next Saturday! Don't forget to bring your skates, you can glide around Clinton Square under the big tree!
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| November 26, 2023 |
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Armory Square Holiday Program
Dates as follows:
Saturday, Nov. 26
Saturday, Dec. 6
Saturday, Dec. 13
Saturday, Dec. 20
Horse drawn wagon rides will leave West Jefferson and Franklin streets every 15 minutes from 12noon to 3pm.
Afternoon tea is available in our lobby from 12noon to 5pm.
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| November 26, 2023 |
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New Years Eve
Stay safe this holiday season- spend the night with us and don't worry about having to drive home!
Rates from $219 for 2 adults.
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| November 23, 2023 |
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Take A Holiday Trolley Ride
Syracuse Post Standard "Good To Know"
If you're looking for additional ways to get into the holiday spirit, all you need to do is take a stroll through downtown Syracuse.
The Armory Sqare Association is offering free horse-drawn trolley rides on Satruday afternoons during the holidays. The trolley leaves West Jefferson and Franklin streets every 15 minutes, noon to 3pm, starting this Saturday through Dec. 20. The trolley will wind through Armory Square with "Abe Walton," an early Syracuse entrepreneur, leading the tour.
The Jefferson Clinton Hotel will offer refreshments noon to 5pm on those days.
Call 471-4601 or visit www.armorysq.org for more information.
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| October 09, 2023 |
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Armory Square Holiday Program
Planning is under way for the 2008 Armory Square Holiday Program. The Jefferson Clinton Hotel will once again be hosting afternoon tea in our lobby from 12pm to 5pm each Saturday between Thanksgiving and Christmas. The ASA will once again have a fabulous program with wagon rides and various types of entertainment throughout the square!
We hope to see everyone out during this festive time.
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| August 12, 2024 |
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Business After Hours
Well did we ever have a great time tonight! Lots of great people stopped by, we had fantastic food provided by Armory Square restaurants, great music, great friends, great guests. It was certainly a night to remember.
I believe the purpose of Business After Hours is networking and we accomplished that too! With over 500 people in attendance how could you not!
If we missed you this year don't worry- we'll be hosting next August as well.
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| August 10, 2024 |
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Business After Hours
Join us on Tuesday, August 12th from 5:30pm to 9pm as we host the Syracuse Chamber Business After Hours.
Enjoy food from area restaurants, open bar and music by ATLAS!
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| June 17, 2024 |
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Taxi Driver Appreciation Day
06/17/2008 08:07 AM
By: Brad Vivacqua
News 10 Now
SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Jefferson Clinton officials say cab drivers have ultimately helped attract people to both the hotel and to the downtown area. That's why Tuesday is being called "Taxi Appreciation Day."
From 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. cab drivers in Syracuse have been invited to get a free lunch and refreshments at the hotel. Representatives from Mayor Driscoll's office will also be on hand to recognize drivers as the "gatekeepers of the city."
"We're working with the mayor's office. The mayor will issue a proclamation proclaiming Taxi Appreciation Day. And, we recognize here at the Jefferson Clinton Hotel, we recognize the work our local cab drivers do as ambassadors to the city if you will," said the hotel's Irving Lyons Jr.
Drivers we spoke to at the South Salina Street hub are appreciative of the acknowledgement.
Hotel officials say they hope to do this every year.
Watch the video on News 10 Now.
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| June 17, 2024 |
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Taxi Driver Appreciation
by Charley Hannagan
Syracuse Post Standard
Tuesday June 17, 2008, 1:20 PM
Syracuse, NY--About 25 to 30 drivers have shown up so far for a free lunch from the Jefferson Clinton Hotel in recognition of Taxi Appreciation Day.
"Taxi drivers are unappreciated and this is our way of saying 'thank you'," said Timothy Bacon, one of the senior managers of the hotel in downtown Syracuse.
Drivers were treated to sandwiches, soda, coffee and fruit from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday. The hotel doesn't limit its appreciation to one day, Bacon said. The staff often asks drivers who are waiting on guests to have a cup of coffee and a piece of fruit, he said.
http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2008/06/taxi_driver_appreciation.html
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| June 06, 2024 |
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Hotel Shows Appreciation
by Charley Hannagan
Syracuse Post Standard
Friday June 06, 2008, 2:50 PM
Syracuse, NY--The Jefferson Clinton Hotel will show its appreciation for taxi drivers and travel agents with special events later this month.
The downtown Syracuse hotel will serve free lunches to taxi drivers from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 17. The day is to recognize their role as "gatekeepers" to the city, according to a press release from the hotel.
On June 26, the hotel will show its support for travel agents by treating them to hors d'oeuvres, beer, wine and soda from 3-7 p.m. on June 26. The hotel will also hold prize drawings.
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| January 16, 2024 |
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Staying Environmentaly Friendly for Guests.
By Christina Chatalian
Wednesday, January 16, 2024 at 6:26 p.m. WSTM
Every day is a Green Day at the historic Jefferson Clinton Hotel. The three star hotel built in 1927 has seen a lot of changes through the years including going green a couple years ago and every day they say they work to find better ways to save the environment and provide a healthier environment for hotel guests. The hotel’s motto is "Healing the planet one guest at a time."
The hotel features non-toxic paint on the walls, hypo-allergic pillows and comforters, natural shampoos and organic toiletries, energy saving light bulbs, and the cleaning staff uses all Green Sealed and Certified Cleaning Products.
Even paper products like toilet paper, paper towels and brochures are from re-cycled paper.
Hotel Owner, Steven Busch of Brandy, Wein & Busch Hospitality, says
“Every decision we make is what is the healthiest option and what can be recycled and how can we improve what we are doing.”
Busch says they have had to shell out a lot of green to go green but the investment is well worth the benefits. Room rates are $169 to $299 but they also offer special discount packages to stay at the hotel.
Watch the video here http://www.cnycentral.com/news/video.aspx?id=85568
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| November 25, 2023 |
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Sweethearts in Syracuse
2 Mentions for the Jefferson Clinton Hotel! #1 and #5
The Post Standard, November 25, 2023
Charley Hannagan
Horse-drawn rides through Downtown and ice-skating in Clinton Square started over the Thanksgiving weekend. If those images put you in the mood for romance, here's a list of places Downtown to meet your sweetie and stroll under holiday lights.
1. Spend the night in an historic hotel. Book a suite at the Jefferson Clinton Hotel, formerly the Hawthorne Suites, 416 S. Clinton St., 425-0500, www.jeffersonclintonhawthorn.com. The hotel offers some special packages where the rooms come with wine, truffles or Swedish massages.
2. Ice skate at night under the twinkling lights of the Christmas tree in Clinton Square. The skating rink is open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and school breaks, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. The cost is $3 for adults and $1.50 for children under 12. Skate rentals are $3.
3. Try Syracuse's version of a horse-drawn carriage ride through Central Park. The Downtown Committee is providing free tours of downtown with horse-drawn wagon rides - with Santa.
The Armory Square Association is offering free horse-drawn trolley tours of the Walton and Franklin Street area with historian-actor Scott Peal narrating the tour as "Abe Walton, " among the area's first urban visionaries and entrepreneurs.
Ride with Santa through downtown from noon to 3 p.m. every Saturday through Dec. 22; board at the corner of Salina and Washington streets. Ride with Abe through Armory Square noon to 3 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 15; board at the corner of Franklin and Walton streets.
4. Stroll the shops in Armory Square and stop by Sweet on Chocolate, 215 Walton St., and buy an indulgent truffle for a midday snack.
5. Need a warm-up? Snuggle together in the lobby of the Jefferson Clinton Hotel, which is offering free afternoon tea with hot chocolate and pastries from noon to 3 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 15. The tea is also sponsored by the Armory Square Association.
6. Stroll through the Delavan Art Gallery, 501 W. Fayette St., 425-7500, www.delavanartgallery.com. Hours are noon to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
If you work up an appetite with all that walking, downtown restaurants have plenty of cozy tables for two. And don't worry about making it back to put money in the meter. The city of Syracuse is providing free metered parking in the Central Business District Fridays and Saturdays now through Dec. 29. |