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New York State Fair to return at 100% capacity

Attendees will be required to follow the state’s COVID-19 guidelines. Indoor spaces will have limited capacity to allow social distancing. Read More »

June 14, 2021 at 2:17 pm


Here are a few outdoor concerts returning to central New York this summer

In-person concerts are returning to CNY region this summer. Check out where a few are taking place. Read More »

May 20, 2021 at 2:01 am


After last year’s cancellation, vendors react to return of NYS Fair

The New York State Fair will return on Aug. 20 and vendors are excited to be back. Read More »

May 10, 2021 at 11:24 pm


New York State Fair will return this summer at reduced capacity

The fair will operate from Aug. 20 until Sep. 6 at 50% capacity. The state will continue to update plans for the fair and may increase the capacity. Read More »

April 26, 2021 at 9:16 pm


Video: A guide to COVID-19 vaccines in Syracuse

Vaccine eligibility is slowly opening to more Americans, and with eligibility comes questions. Here's a guide to getting your vaccine in Syracuse. Read More »

March 20, 2021 at 9:00 am


How the NYS Fairgrounds became 1 of NY's largest vaccination sites

The Exposition Center at the New York State Fairgrounds is being used as Onondaga County’s main COVID vaccination site. Read More »

March 17, 2021 at 10:27 pm


Community theater inspires students through Latino culture

José Miguel Hernández Hurtado continues to enrich and educate students through the theater company, despite the COVID-19 pandemic and canceled productions. Read More »

October 11, 2020 at 9:16 pm


A Boogie wit da Hoodie performs Juice Jam with Beach Bunny, Ari Lennox

Sunday night’s concert also included performances from indie-pop band Beach Bunny and Dreamville Record’s Ari Lennox. Read More »

September 14, 2020 at 1:07 am


NYS Fair organizers optimistic for 2021 after this year’s cancellation

The 2020 New York State Fair may be canceled this year, but organizers have big plans for next year’s fair. Read More »

August 30, 2020 at 10:37 pm


New York cancels state fair due to coronavirus

Cuomo said in late April that the state must be fully reopened to host the New York State Fair, but warned that events like fairs could attract a large number of visitors and allow the coronavirus to spread. Read More »

July 6, 2020 at 3:56 pm


New York State Fair vendors adjust to pandemic, financial uncertainty

Fair vendors are working to keep their businesses afloat, but they’re unsure the state will hold the 18-day fair in August. Read More »

June 15, 2020 at 10:13 pm


On verge of extinction, Cuse Juice goes through final stretch as popular alcoholic drink

The drink created by Lock 1 Distillery Co. is set to destroy all marketing and products by Oct. 1. Read More »

September 5, 2019 at 2:09 am


State fair breaks total attendance record

Over 1.3 million people attended the Great New York State Fair this year. Read More »

September 2, 2019 at 11:09 pm


Take your pick of live performances, food vendors at the New York State Fair

The Great New York State Fair runs until Sept. 2. Read More »

August 29, 2019 at 1:03 am


Students to be featured in 2019 Newhouse Photography Annual

The 2019 Newhouse Photography Annual, hosted by Light Work, opens this month and features more than 25 photos by Newhouse photography students. Read More »

March 3, 2019 at 9:34 pm


Meet the Syracuse baristas behind your Insta-worthy lattes

Here are the names and faces of the Syracuse baristas responsible for the latte art we all know and love. Read More »

February 28, 2019 at 12:02 am


1st New York State Winter Fair packs entertainment, food and rides indoors

The first New York State Winter Fair wrapped up Sunday night. Thousands of guests packed the Expo Center for food, rides and live entertainment. Read More »

February 10, 2019 at 10:16 pm


The 1st New York State Winter Fair to be held in Exposition Center

The New York State Winter Fair will be held at the New York State Fairgrounds’ Expo Center this weekend, featuring live entertainment, food and winter-themed competitions. Read More »

February 6, 2019 at 9:19 pm


Don’t miss your last weekend to get spooked at Fright Nights at the Fair

This is the last weekend to be spooked at Fright Nights at the Fair, which features five haunted houses. Read More »

October 23, 2018 at 8:43 pm


Cicero ‘Pumkin’ patch celebrates fall traditions with opening weekend

The Cicero “Pumkin” Patch offers a wide variety of pumpkins and gourds, hayrides, wine tastings and more to visitors this season. Read More »

September 19, 2018 at 9:06 pm


A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie sets attendance record at The Great New York State Fair

A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie’s Sunday performance set an all-time attendance record at The Great New York State Fair. Read More »

September 3, 2018 at 9:49 pm



Check out what’s cooking at the NY State Fair food truck competition

The 2018 Taste NY Food Truck Competition will take place on Sept. 1 and Sept. 2 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Read More »

August 29, 2018 at 10:55 pm


Putting the best fork forward at this weekend’s NY State Fair

As the NY State Fair’s popularity has grown in recent years, so has the evolution of its food scene. Read More »

August 29, 2018 at 10:38 pm