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Hi,
we’re four guys, and we’ve put together Westminster’s restaurant scene in an app called Vota. The concept is simple: you see two places side by side (for example Famille vs. Kachina Southwestern Grill), you choose the place you’d rather go to, and the ranking updates instantly. The more people vote, the more accurate the list gets over time. There are still a few duplicates here and there, but I’m continuously cleaning up the data.

Here’s the iPhone version, with categories that actually fit Westminster’s food scene:
https://apps.apple.com/app/vota-restaurant-ratings/id6744969212

And here’s the Android version (finally live):
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vota.app

P.S. I’m not from Westminster (I live in Gothenburg). I’m not collecting data, not selling anything, and the app does not use AI-generated content. I’m posting in a few different subreddits because we now support more regions, and I genuinely want honest feedback from people who actually know the area.

u/TheShynola — 16 hours ago

Looking for a shirt printing company

Does anyone have any recommendations for a company that could take personal artwork (digital file of course) and print it on a shirt? Looking for long lasting and good quality options, but prefer to support local!

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u/specialk4594 — 7 hours ago

AITA - uncomfortable gas station encounter

I was driving my toddler and I home and I was turning into a gas station near Bear rd. Another car last minute decided to turn too and pulled in. I parked at the pump behind them and opened my toddler’s door so he could watch me pump (and not freak out). The car pulled around to the other pump, stared at me, then pulled up more and one of the passengers got out. He was clearly from a church and asked to talk to me, but having my toddler there and being a woman alone I told him I wasn’t interested. He was persistent and would not leave me alone despite me saying no. the driver got out and talked to me too and wanted me to shake their hand. I was so uncomfortable and shut my toddler‘s door at one point. I felt like this was calculated and targeted waiting until I was pumping gas to try and talk to me about their church. I think it was highly inappropriate when I was saying no and to leave me alone. they wouldn’t stop until I was done pumping (which I should’ve just stopped pumping and left, but i was just hoping they would leave me alone).

Women have to be careful all the time, especially with children by themselves. I just am still shaken up that they thought this was okay.

They didn’t even get gas and I waited for them to leave before driving away.

it’s great that people find their faith and all but it should not be used to target people in situations like at a gas station alone. Let alone men should know women will always be uncomfortable being randomly approached. Just leave us alone.

Next time I plan to bring my phone out with me and call someone if I am ever in that situation again.

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u/Miserable_Junket_441 — 15 hours ago

It's Only A Week Away!!!

Y'all, Idk exactly why but I am so hyped for The Fair this year.

Might be because All American Rejects is playing on Opening Day. Might be because the whole concert lineup is solid.

Might be the new vendors. Pretty psyched the Funk N Waffles is gonna be posted up with their own music lineup.

Maybe it's just because the performing dogs show is back. Or that the circus is gonna be in the Expotition Center.

Maybe it's because the Post Standard is gonna run a piece about the rabbit we got at The Fair in 2018.

Or maybe it's just because 2026 has been a good year for me!!

Whatever the reason is, boy I cannot wait to spend 13 more days at The Great New York State Fair!!

u/Bootziscool — 12 hours ago

So where are we getting fresh salad greens?

I’m still avoiding bagged salad greens right now. Where’s a good local place for fresh salad greens? I know some of the produce stands at the farmers market are just Aldi/Costco resellers, so which vendors are trustworthy?

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u/poppys-patten — 18 hours ago

Popovers in Syracuse?

Where in Syracuse can one purchase popovers? I have been where I thought they may be but have never seen them. You’d have a customer for life! Thank you in advance.

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u/blinblong — 18 hours ago

Best Thrift Stores around?

Gonna be in the area tomorrow for an appointment and want to hit up some record stores, but the majority don’t seem to open until noon. Thought we’d kill some time with thrift stores!
If it helps, would be more interested in stuff and non-clothing items but open to anything!

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u/EverySmile4285 — 15 hours ago

Anyone have experience working for Loretto?

I'm applying for their CNA training program and curious what the work environment is like. Pay seems decent and it would be more consistent than my current delivery job (albeit a bit of a paycut, nothing too drastic).

How's the culture, shift availability, management, etc. ?

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u/DerekTheComedian — 12 hours ago

This place is kinda horrible (not the city)

So I came up here at the end of 2024 met my father for the first time ever, ended up moving up here and living with him for a bit turned out things didn't work out and has kicked me out the house I now currently stay at the rescue mission and this place is literally hell, literally the folks out here being smoking fake weed called spike and it stinks so bad and there's an ambulances here like every hour bc somebody falls out from smoking that stuff, and what makes it worse is I'm currently on a medical leave from work due to health so now I'm here everyday with no peace, so I was just trying to see if anyone else had to experience the rescue mission and maybe here some story's, hopefully by the end of this month I'll be healed up and out of here and back working properly again,

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u/OgBonesTrapShit — 1 day ago

Female tattoo artists?

Hi!!! I’m looking for a female tattoo artist as I had a bad experience with a male in the past. Apprentices are welcome too:) thank you!!!

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u/Easy_Inevitable6301 — 1 day ago
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The Tipperary Hill Traffic Light (Syracuse,NY)

The only right-side up stoplight in the world.

Painted in a toned Hahnemühle watercolor sketchbook. 140lb

u/sgault100 — 1 day ago
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NYS Fair releases new vendors. Some are getting the HEAT.

The owner of Mamacita's is fighting for her life in comments of Syracusedotcom's recent post.

Note: go to Instagram for the full details.

u/RepentUrPez — 2 days ago

Where to recycle laptops?

I have 2 laptops and 1 tablet to recycle. The hard drives are still in there. At least one of them is totally inaccessible. From what I read online, OCCRA does not accept electronics like this. But Staples and Best Buy do. Anyone have a recommendation for which to go to, or another site? I'm assuming they wipe data from files from hard drives, right?

Advice appreciated!

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‘Kawaii’ nail artists nearby?

This is kind of a long shot, but I was wondering if anyone knew of any nail artists in the east syracuse area who specialize in doing more cutesy or detailed nail sets?

I’ll include some pictures of the style i’m talking about, I know it’s less popular compared to a lot of the current trends so i’ve been really struggling to find someone willing to do the cutesy designs i’ve been looking for!

Any pointers would be hugely appreciated :)

u/jenna7359 — 1 day ago

Stray kittens, slightly spicy, need home(s)!

Posting here for a friend! These kittens live behind her office and she can’t take in any more cats. They don’t seem fully feral so would probably be able to acclimate to a home easily or better yet they’d probably be great barn cats for anyone looking for mousers.

u/SaltySyr — 1 day ago