This person can’t resist watching classic James Bond movies, always going for the old-school charm of 007.
Who is Michelle?
The Congressman has seen this 2008 romantic comedy starring Katherine Heigl as a woman who’s always a bridesmaid and never a bride.
What is "27 Dresses?"
DeVonte's beverage of choice is the Congressman's favorite "food" at the State Fair.
What is milk?
____ was known as the original “Sin City” because of all the organized crime there in the 1950s.
What is Utica?
The ____ has 164 million items and 1,350 kilometers of bookshelves.
What is the Library of Congress (LOC)?
This person has checked off a major sports bucket list item—visiting all the stadiums in the SEC, one touchdown at a time.
Who is Emily?
Forget goldfish or hamsters—____'s college companion was a chinchilla named Pom Pom.
Who is Abby?
For the Congressman, no holiday tops St. Patrick’s Day—but come Christmas Eve, you’ll find the family at _____ proving that corned beef and Christmas can coexist.
What is Brooklyn Pickle?
A natural blonde, this person revs up their life by driving a stick shift-because why take the easy road when you can shift gears?
Who is Hannah?
Syracuse is home to the only _____ traffic light in the United States.
What is upside down?
The number of voting representatives in the House is fixed by law at no more than ___.
What is 435?
One of these individuals is a self-proclaimed pizza snob who loves wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, while the other considers Italian their favorite cuisine and enjoys pizza at least once a week.
Who are Michelle and Brian?
This person’s first concert experience was a legendary one—seeing Elton John live.
Who is Ben?
Long before he was a Congressman, he was known as “____”—a nickname inspired by a tough-as-nails Pittsburgh Steelers running back.
What is Rocky?
This collegiate rugby player spent all four years on the pitch and now spends summers relaxing in the 1000 Islands at their family’s cottage.
Who is Meghan?
Though it once stood proudly on Irving Avenue in Syracuse, today only ruins and stone walls remain of this 19th-century mansion castle.
What is the Yates Castle? The castle was designed in 1852 by James Renwick Jr., one of the most successful architects in America during the 19th century (note Renwick Avenue nearby). Construction on the castle was completed in 1855. The castle consisted of 24 rooms, each with its fireplace.
As of 2025, this is the total number of individuals who have served as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives since the position was established in 1789.
What is 56?
Starting at CBS News and 60 Minutes in NYC, this person covered some of the biggest stories of the early 2000s—including the 2000 election, 9/11, and the War on Terror.
Who is David?
After breaking their ankle in 16 places and undergoing two surgeries, this resilient team member defied the odds by taking up snowboarding.
Who is Julie?
The Congressman's favorite bagel sandwich is from ____. 10 Bonus points if you can name the bagel.
What is the Vermonter from Water Street Bagels?
This speedrunner can proudly say, “I hold a world record for speedrunning a video game”—a title earned through lightning-fast gameplay and pixel-perfect precision.
Who is Jon?
Which two U.S. presidents spent parts of their lives in NY-22?
Who are Fillmore and Cleveland?
Having no Senate equivalent, Members of the House can formally introduce legislation by using this.
What is the Hopper?
This person is related to a governor—but not the one everyone assumes—and they may or may not still hold a black belt, making them both politically connected and potentially dangerous.
Who is Jason?
This person took on the wild landscapes of Iceland, spending two weeks backpacking through the land of volcanoes, glaciers, and hot springs.
Who is Katherine?
The Congressman and his wife both worked at the _______ on Tipperary Hill when they were younger.
What is Coleman's Irish Pub establishment?
This person was no stranger to the stage in high school, starring in 10 musicals, with Into the Woods being their favorite.
Who is Brian?
Established in 1911, this 5th-generation family-owned business in Lafayette, New York, has grown from a small operation into a key part of the region’s agricultural legacy.
What is Beak & Skiff Apple Orchard?
Since 1904, the cafeterias at the United States House of Representatives have served what kind of soup daily?
What is bean soup?
One of these individuals never learned how to ride a bike and feels it’s too late to start, while the other can’t quite figure out how to whistle.
Who are Emily and Ben?