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Gallery: A look into Syracuse Co-Op Market’s opening day in the Salt City Market

By Young-Bin Lee
Alexandra Muraca works for Firecracker Thai in the Salt City Market. She's hopeful that the co-op will bring more people into the cafeteria.
Alexandra Muraca works for Firecracker Thai in the Salt City Market. She's hopeful that the co-op will bring more people into the cafeteria. Young-Bin Lee | Staff Photographer
Brandi Sollars worked at the co-op about 10 years ago and brought her 3-year-old son Sebastian to the opening of the new space.
Brandi Sollars worked at the co-op about 10 years ago and brought her 3-year-old son Sebastian to the opening of the new space. Young-Bin Lee | Staff Photographer
The Syracuse Cooperative Market offers both organic and conventional (non-organic) products at affordable prices.
The Syracuse Cooperative Market offers both organic and conventional (non-organic) products at affordable prices. Young-Bin Lee | Staff Photographer
Troysheya McDonald, one of the co-op's head cashiers, is excited to be working at the new location, which is more accessible to public transportation.
Troysheya McDonald, one of the co-op's head cashiers, is excited to be working at the new location, which is more accessible to public transportation. Young-Bin Lee | Staff Photographer
In addition to fresh produce the market has spices, dairy products, meats and other necessities.
In addition to fresh produce the market has spices, dairy products, meats and other necessities. Young-Bin Lee | Staff Photographer
People can become members at the co-op for $100 or $50 for students and senior citizens.
People can become members at the co-op for $100 or $50 for students and senior citizens. Young-Bin Lee | Staff Photographer
In the future the market is hoping to expand to include prepared meals.
In the future the market is hoping to expand to include prepared meals. Young-Bin Lee | Staff Photographer
Elimara Pederneiras is visiting Syracuse from Colorado and found the market was conveniently close to her hotel.
Elimara Pederneiras is visiting Syracuse from Colorado and found the market was conveniently close to her hotel. Young-Bin Lee | Staff Photographer
The second Syracuse Cooperative Market opened on Wednesday, becoming the first full-service grocery store in downtown.
The second Syracuse Cooperative Market opened on Wednesday, becoming the first full-service grocery store in downtown. Young-Bin Lee | Staff Photographer
Published on April 14, 2021 at 11:18 pm

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