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Someone in Onondaga County forgot to cash a $750,000 tax refund. NY is looking for you
The New York State comptroller’s office has $750,000 that belongs to someone in Onondaga County. They say they’ve been trying to find the owner, but they won’t make the name public. The money belongs to a trust fund. It comes from an unclaimed tax refund. It made...
New York State Fair attendance continues to be down this year
Not a lot of people are entering the turn styles at the State Fairgrounds in Syracuse this year, according to attendance data from fair officials. So far this year, there has not been one day that has come even close to breaking an attendance record. The highest-attended day thus far this year was Saturday, Aug. 24, which saw just over 83,000 fairgoers.
State Fair Director responds to feedback from vendors
GEDDES, N.Y. — Tonight the director of the New York State Fair is responding to concerns straight from vendors of the event. It comes after CNY Central distributed an anonymous four question survey, giving vendors a fair voice. While the response was mostly positive, smaller crowds and higher vendor...
Survey shows vendors want to see some changes at next year's state fair
GEDDES, N.Y. — As we enter the final weekend of the New York State Fair, we’re giving vendors “a voice”. CNY Central went all around the fairgrounds to ask different vendors what this experience has been like so far. 14 of them agreed to complete this...
An Onondaga County town gives the green light for granny flats
Manlius, NY - The town of Manlius appears to be the first Onondaga County suburb to legalize granny flats. The town voted unanimously Wednesday night to pass a law allowing accessory dwelling units - often nicknamed granny flats. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
Rain showers dampen turnout at NYS Fair on Day 11; fewer than 50,000 attend
Geddes, N.Y. — Fewer than 50,000 people visited the New York State Fair on the second Saturday of its 13-day run. Showers brought 2.19 inches of rain, likely keeping visitors from the fairgrounds. Only 48,426 came through the gates. Sunday is expected to be partly sunny but with a...
Day 9 at the NYS Fair: Today’s handpicked menu and schedule
Geddes, N.Y. — We’re going to milk this one for all it’s worth. After all, it’s the 47th annual Dairy Day at the New York State Fair. Today’s the day where milk-producing bovine are the real heroes of the fairgrounds, and we lactose-intolerants just eyeball the butter sculpture while “udder” people guzzle 25-cent cups of moo juice.
NYS Fair: Get free Narcan and demo of new overdose prevention video game on Saturday
Geddes, N.Y. -- Free Narcan will be available Saturday at the 2024 New York State Fair. Anyone can get the opioid overdose reversal kits (with two doses each) for no charge at the state Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) display in the Science and Industry Building, across the courtyard from the Milk Products Building.
NYS Fair: Local teen reporters pick the best rides on the Midway (video)
To save teens time and money, Owen Johnson and Mallory Offredi of Baldwinsville set out to find the best of all the Midway rides at the New York State Fair. This syracuse.com guide was written specially by teens, for teens, in collaboration with Baker News reporters from C.W. Baker High School in Baldwinsville. They also reviewed the best games at the NYS Fair.
NYS Fair concerts today: Big crowd expected for Flo Rida, plus amphitheater traffic (Thursday, Aug. 29)
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.
NYSDOT helping explain new I-81 roundabouts at the NYS Fair
GEDDES, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — At the New York State Fair, the New York State Department of Transportation has a replica showing part of how the DOT is replacing I-81 where the current highway passes in front of the Dome. “Roundabouts keep people moving. There’s no more stopping at the...
Stewart's Shops wins best milk at New York State Fair in 2024
GEDDES, N.Y. — Governor Kathy Hochul was in attendance for the 2024 Dairy Products Competition at the New York State Fair on Thursday, August 29. The competition featured awards being handed out for a variety of dairy products — Stewart's Shops was honored with gold for the best fluid milk, chocolate milk, and flavored milk.Dygert Farms Creamery earned silver in the fluid milk category.
FIRE SAFETY: How closing your door at night can save a life
GEDDES, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The New York State Fair can be tons of fun for people of all ages, but did you know it is educational too? The House of Hazards exhibit at the Fair is alerting fairgoers of an important tip that might just save life and prevent you from losing your home to […]
Press & Sun Letters to the Editor: Politics, sports and climate change
New York needs to meet climate goals by deadline Gov. Hochul has announced a "Future Energy Economy Summit," for Sept. 5 in Syracuse in response to the New York Business Council’s letter asking for a review of the state’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) goals. Per NYSERDA “Draft Energy Standard Biennial...
N.Y. Business Council outlines concerns in advance of next week’s energy conference
It’s been five years since New York’s landmark climate bill was passed by the New York state Legislature and signed into law by then-Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, or CLCPA, mandates that 70% of the state’s electricity be generated by renewables by 2030, which is less than six years away.
Improvements Save Time And Money
OSWEGO COUNTY – Oswego County Legislature’s Infrastructure, Facilities and Technology Committee held its August meeting at the county Highway Department’s asphalt mix plant in Hastings. The group toured the facility to observe rehabilitation efforts that have taken place at the plant over the last year. Work included the installation of new components such as two asphalt tanks, a drum and furnaces, control panels and an electrical upgrade. The silos and slat conveyor were re-built as well. All these improvements mean a significant reduction in wait times for trucks to load asphalt, which makes each run more efficient and cost-saving.
Oswego County Legislature Committee Meeting Notice And Agendas
Please note day and time changes on all committee meetings this month due to the Labor Day holiday:. – The Human Services Committee will be held at NOON on Tuesday, Sept. 3. – The Finance and Personnel Committee will be held at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12. Tuesday 9/3/2024...
DEC Announces Temporary Closure of Altmar Boat Launch Site Starting Sept. 4
OSWEGO COUNTY – The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) announced the temporary closure of the Altmar Drift Boat Launch and adjacent Lower Fly and North Altmar parking areas on county Route 52 in Altmar due to a scheduled paving project, weather permitting. Beginning Wednesday, Sept. 4,...
Bring Your Pets to a Rabies Vaccination Clinic Sept. 18
OSWEGO COUNTY – The Oswego County Health Department holds a rabies vaccination clinic on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at the County Highway Garage, 24 Dill Pickle Alley, Parish. The clinic will be open by appointment only from 6 to 8 p.m. “Rabies is a viral disease which is nearly always...
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