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NYS Fair concerts today: Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and more (Tuesday, Aug. 27)
Welcome to our daily New York State Fair concert guide! We’ll be publishing a list of music performers and showtimes every day of the 2024 NYS Fair on syracuse.com. There are two main stages: Suburban Park and Chevy Court. Suburban Park will host the Fair’s largest concerts in the New York Experience area on the west end near Gate 10, in the back of the Midway and past the Expo Center. Chevy Court is located near Gate 1, next to the Center of Progress Building and by the Dairy Products Building. Both have limited seating available.
Day 7 at the NYS Fair: Today’s handpicked menu and schedule
Geddes, N.Y. — It was a good music day at the New York State Fair. Nearly 47,000 of the 69,394 fairgoers got to see Megan Moroney perform on Suburban Park on Monday night. Before that, thousands filled Chevy Court to see Herman’s Hermits featuring Peter Noone. It was the biggest crowd at this stage so far this year.
Megan Moroney draws 2nd largest crowd in NYS Fair concert history (review, set list)
If you saw Megan Moroney perform at the New York State Fair Monday night, consider yourself “Lucky.”. The “Tennessee Orange” singer drew 47,000 fans to the Suburban Park stage, the second largest crowd in NYS Fair concert history. Fellow country artist Lainey Wilson holds the current record with a crowd of 53,200 at the same stage last year.
Free Fishing Day in NY on August 31: Perfect End to Summer
New York State is offering a special treat for anglers and outdoor enthusiasts this Labor Day weekend. On Saturday, August 31, 2024, the state will host a Free Fishing Day, allowing residents and visitors to enjoy fishing without the need for a fishing license. This event is part of New York’s “Get Offline, Get Outside” initiative, designed to encourage families to step away from screens and immerse themselves in nature.
Facing natural disasters, some lawmakers look to make oil companies pay for the damage
Vermont is the first state trying a new approach to climate policy: charging fossil fuel companies money to cover the damages caused by natural disasters worsened by climate change. Other states could be close behind. New York lawmakers passed their own measure in June, though it’s unclear if Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul will sign the […]
New Jersey company expands recall of lead-tainted cinnamon
Gutierrez Distributor of Passaic, NJ, has expanded its recall of ground cinnamon to include its Gutierrez brand in addition to El Servidor Corp. brand. The cinnamon has been found to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead. If a child is exposed to enough lead for a protracted period of...
10 Hospitals In New York State Recognized As Best In America
Ten New York hospitals, including three in the Hudson Valley, were recognized as the best in the nation. Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck is being praised for the quality of its patient care. Northern Dutchess Hospital In Rhinebeck, Dutchess County Among Best In The Nation. The Centers for Medicare and...
Man Arrested Outside New York State Fair With AR-15
A North Carolina man was arrested with an assault weapon outside of the New York State Fair. A 34-year-old man from Charlotte, North Carolina was arrested outside of the New York State Fair on Saturday, August 24, 2024. Curtis D. Young was charged with two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon, a 3rd degree class “D” felony. New York State Troopers observed Young acting suspiciously after exiting his truck on the exit ramp from I-690 at State Fair Boulevard. During an interview with State Police, he admitted that he had an AR-15 and a 30-round magazine inside of his truck.
‘No Kid Hungry’ Summer EBT deadline is quickly approaching
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – No Kid Hungry New York is encouraging families to apply for the federal Summer EBT program as the deadline on September 3 draws closer. The program provides eligible families with a one-time installment of $120 per child on their EBT cards to replace the cost of meals received at school in […]
New York: Watch Out for These Dancing Insects – They Hurt!
This summer, New Yorkers may come across a curious sight: thousands of white fluffy insects dancing on local beech trees. While these tiny dancers (check out how they shake it in the video below) may look fun, their name, as well as their painful defense mechanism, are no joke. Dancing...
29-year-old woman arrested in fatal stabbing of man in Syracuse
Syracuse, N.Y. — A 29-year-old woman who fatally stabbed a man Friday has been arrested and charged with manslaughter, police said. Shandrika Kersey was arrested Monday for stabbing Jermil Washington, 49, who later died, police said. She’s been charged with first-degree manslaughter and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon.
Section III girls soccer players take over syracuse.com’s 2024 media day (67 photos)
Cicero, N.Y. — Girls soccer players from 58 Section III teams took over syracuse.com’s 2024 media days at Cicero-North Syracuse High School. Syracuse.com media day is presented by Rainbow Lettering. These girls soccer players had some fun as they posed with teammates to show off their unique personalities.
Fayetteville-Manlius High School teacher killed in weekend crash
TOWN OF MANLIUS, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The Town of Manlius Police Department confirmed the person who died in Saturday’s morning crash was a teacher at Fayetteville-Manlius High School. Police say 48-year-old David Engel was killed after his car went off the roadway on Aug. 24, hitting multiple telephone...
Community mourns beloved Utica principal at candlelight vigil
UTICA — An elementary school principal. A mother. A mentor. A friend. Those who loved and knew Elizabeth Gerling best described her as possessing these and many other qualities and characteristics. Gerling, best known to the community as the longtime principal of Columbus Elementary School in Utica, died sometime...
City hiring part-time homeless outreach coordinator to manage encampment efforts
ITHACA, N.Y. — City administrators will begin accepting applications in the coming week to fill the part-time role of homeless outreach coordinator, a long-awaited addition to an overwhelmed city staff. Members of the Common Council voted unanimously to approve legislation establishing the role at a special meeting Aug. 14,...
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