One of Syracuse’s best known gay bars is closing for good amid Covid 19
Updated Jan 15, 2021;
Posted Jan 15, 2021
Rain Lounge, at 105 N. Geddes St., is closing for good. It is one of Syracuse s best known gay bars.
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Syracuse, N.Y. Rain Lounge, one of Central New York’s best known gay bars, is closing for good after struggling to keep afloat during the Covid 19 pandemic.
Owner Duke Epolito announced the decision Thursday on social media, prompting outpourings of support from long-time fans of the 20-year-old club.
“Thank you for everything,” one commenter posted after seeing the news. “Rain always felt like home. So much love.”
Vintage winter photos: See cars stuck in some of CNY’s worst snowstorms
Updated Jan 08, 2021;
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But glancing through the photo archives of the Post-Standard our older relatives may have had a point.
A big snowstorm in Syracuse and Central New York could mean a total disruption of normal life, often for days.
This was especially true for folks who had to go to work, to the store or anywhere for that matter.
The photo above of cars stuck in snow in the city above is from a storm which dumped 20.7 inches on Syracuse between Feb. 14 and 15, 1960. More than 18 inches fell on one day, setting a single one-day for a 24-hour snowfall in February.
Dec 16, 2020
The Salvation Army s Christmas Bureau distribution begins Wednesday at 10 in Downtown Syracuse- and traffic in the area may become heavy at times.
Syracuse Police say that Herald Place between Salina and Clinton Streets will be closed. Anyone who is looking to attend the event is asked to enter the site from N Salina St. All other drivers are being asked to avoid the area.