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New Yorkers Pick Theme For This Year's State Fair

Gino Geruntino — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 18:33:46 +0000

The Great New York State Fair is still more than four months away, but planners have already chosen this year's theme.

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NY State Fair Attendance Drops

Jim Rondenelli — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 09:55:55 +0000

Syracuse, NY (WIBX) - Attendance at this year's New York State Fair was down.

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Papa Roach Cancels Tonight's New York State Fair Show, Other Groups to Play Longer Sets

Sat, 25 Aug 2012 20:37:37 +0000

Tonight’s Papa Roach show at the Great New York State Fair’s Grandstand has been cancelled. However, the other performers, Shinedown, Godsmack, Staind, and Adelitas Way, will play extended sets, according to a press release from NYS Fair News.

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NYS Fair Begins Today

Jim Rondenelli — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 13:18:09 +0000

Syracuse, NY (WIBX) - The Great New York State Fair began its 12-day run today.

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Poll Results: What Will You Try At The State Fair?

Kristine Bellino — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 20:33:18 +0000

Marcy, NY (WIBX) - WIBX asked listeners what tasty treat they would be most likely to try when offered the unique culinary selections at the State Fair. The Kahuna hot dog, encased by a maple donut roll, is this year's featured item but most of our listeners would not fess up to wanting to try it.

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Monster Truck Mix-Up Coming To NYS Fair

Gino Geruntino — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 10:00:48 +0000

Syracuse, NY (WIBX) - Monster trucks are taking over the New York State Fair Grandstand this year, as part of the inaugural Monster Truck Mix-Up.

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What Food Will You Try At The NYS Fair?

Kristine Bellino — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 11:52:43 +0000

Marcy, NY (WIBX) - Does a hot dog wrapped in bacon and hugged between the folds of a maple-flavored donut sound yummy? If it does you will definitely want to try the Kahuna Donut Dog, cousin of last year's Kahuna Donut Burger, at the New York State Fair this year.

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NYS Fair Announces New Foods For 2012

Gino Geruntino — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 17:16:57 +0000

Syracuse, NY (WIBX) - The New York State Fair is rolling out several new foods for 2012.

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NYS Fair Announces Annual Demo Derby, Figure 8 Races

Gino Geruntino — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 10:00:04 +0000

Syracuse, NY (WIBX) - An annual Labor Day and New York State Fair tradition is back, pitting drivers from across the state in a pair of winner-take-all events.

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Larry the Cable Guy, The Wanted To Perform At State Fair

Gino Geruntino — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 13:44:06 +0000

Syracuse, NY (WIBX) - Two New York State Fair has booked two more acts to perform during this year's concert series.

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NY State Fair Introduces New "Pocket Book" For 2012

Gino Geruntino — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 17:52:06 +0000

Syracuse, NY (WIBX) - The New York State Fair is introducing a new cost-saving measure to help families stretch their dollars more at this year's event.

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NYS State Fair Makes First Grandstand Announcement

Gino Geruntino — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:54:25 +0000

Syracuse, NY (WIBX) - The first big name to grace the grandstands of the 2012 New York State Fair this summer has been announced.

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State Fair Call For Entries

Kristine Bellino — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 19:09:08 +0000

(WIBX) - The New York State Fair is looking for entries in its Home Brew and Amateur Wine Competitions.

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South Trenton Pub's Winning 8 Pointer Burger

WIBX — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 13:36:28 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - The burger that captured the taste buds of judges at the 2011 NYS Fair during the Best Burger Contest hosted by the NY Beef Council is....(drum roll)...The 8 Pointer Burger!

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Honoring the Lives Lost on 9-11

WIBX AM 950 — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 14:17:36 +0000

It has been 10 years since the terrorist attacks in New York City, Pennsylvania, and Washington D.C. Here are several things going on locally in remembrance of 9/11. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ September 1, 2011 Mohawk Valley Community College will host the lecture “A Tribute to 9/11” with LT. Mickey Kross and SSGT Kevin Hughes in the MVCC [...]

Oneida Indian Nation Day At The NYS Fair

WIBX — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:00:07 +0000

Syracuse, NY (WIBX) - This Wednesday, August 31st, is Oneida Day at the Iroquois Indian Village at the New York State Fair.

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DiNapoli To Audit Electronic Ticketing At NYS Fair

Jim Rondenelli — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 15:44:40 +0000

Albany, NY (WIBX) - State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli says his office will audit the upcoming New York State Fair's electronic ticketing program to ensure reliable reporting of Midway ticket sales.

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