Syracuse is located at the southern end of Lake Onondaga, near the geographic center of New York State. It is one of the states largest cities, and a dynamic economic and university center. Syracuse is also at the heart of one of the Northeasts most scenic areas, convenient to the Finger Lakes, many ski resorts, and less than 100 miles away from the Adirondacks and the Thousand Islands region.The city is a regional center for the arts and entertainment, home to galleries, museums, and a top symphony orchestra. In the heart of Syracuse are numerous architectural treasures, many of which are on the Historic Register.Major employers within Syracuse include Carlyle, Central NY Development Services, New Venture Gear Inc., St. Josephs Hospital Health Center, University Hospital, Carrier Corporation, IBM, St. Josephs Home Care, Staff Leasing of Central NY, and Syracuse University.The Central New York Business Journal is in the Syracuse, NY DMA. The Central New York Business Journal is part of the City Business Journal Network and offers ROP and insert advertising opportunities in its daily circulation. Echo Media has direct relationships with over 7,500 newspapers providing tremendous local coverage.