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Day 2 at the NYS Fair: Today’s handpicked menu and schedule
Geddes, N.Y. — Welp, Opening Day at the 2024 New York State Fair had its ups, its downs and its sideways. What had been dubbed (by me) the Year of the Goat suddenly turned into the Hour of the Goat. The 100 dwarf goats brought to the Horticulture Building to cuddle with patrons had to turn around Wednesday and go home after one of them came down with a virus that could harm other animals. That sad news came just as heavy showers rolled in, bringing rain that would hit your face as if you were staring at the dark spitting clouds. That weather is likely to blame for keeping attendance for the first day at 38,215.
Exemptions available for NYS Farm Wineries impacted by crop loss during the late April freeze event
RIPLEY, N.Y. (WROC) — On April 25, 2024 a significant frost and freeze caused widespread damage across many New York Wine Regions. None were more impacted than the Lake Erie Wine Region which suffered heavy losses of their Concord Grapes. Enough so that according to a press release from the New York State Department of Agriculture, […]
NYS Fair 2024: We tried over 100 sweets, meats, games and rides, and found the best for you
Geddes, N.Y. — Over two dozen syracuse.com reporters and editors swarmed the New York State Fair for a few hours on opening day Wednesday, tasked with finding the best food and drinks the event has to offer. We went in search of specific types of food: Where can you...
2024-2025 Major Events Schedule at Olympic Regional Development Authority Venues
Governor Hochul Announces 2024-2025 Major Events Schedule at Olympic Regional Development Authority Venues. Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) 2024-2025 events calendar featuring World Cup events in three different sports and the International Bobsled & Skeleton Federation (IBSF) World Championships set for March 2025. The announcement follows the conclusion of the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games and Team USA’s success, earning an impressive total of 126 medals, including 40 gold.
Large Boa Constrictor Found Inside Home in New York State
Why did it have to be snakes? Recently, a person notified authorities over something unexpected they stumbled upon inside a vacant home in New York state. However, what officials found in this house was not anything you would normally see in New York. Boa Constrictors. Boa Constrictors are mostly found...
iHeartMedia Lifts Bob Morgan To Upstate New York Area President
Following the departure of iHeartMedia Albany leader Howard Greiner to become its Nashville Metro President, the broadcaster has appointed Bob Morgan as Area President of the newly established Upstate New York Area, covering 39 stations. Serving as Rochester Market President for the past half-decade, Morgan will now integrate iHeart’s Albany,...
Governor Hochul announces shootings with injuries are down 29% in the state
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday shooting incidents with injury have declined 29% across New York State for communities participating in New York's Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) initiative. The data is from a seven-month period from January to July for 2023 and 2024. “Keeping...
Capital Region BOCES launches two classes in the skilled trades
Capital Region BOCES is launching two courses this fall for adults looking to join the skilled trades industry. The school will offer a residential electrical course and an HVAC course. Both courses will be held at the Career and Technical Education Center on the Albany campus. The 150 residential electrical...
605 Smash opening in Albany
A Smashburger restaurant is opening up in Albany. The owners of Restaurant 605 are opening 605 Smash in the former Ralph’s Tavern on Madison Avenue. Gabe Moya and Cory Winne said they are passionate foodies with a fresh take on favorite flavors. 605 smash will create a fun, modern...
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