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Before you head out tune to YNN for the latest fair weather, news and traffic information. Plus Lacey Leonardi gives a daily look at what's happening at the fair with Lacey's Look Ahead, and Brad Vivacqua takes you to some fun and sometimes unique places with Brad's Best Bets.

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State Fair’s future

What does the future hold for the New York State Fair now that the 2012 run is at an end? YNN's Bill Carey says the future is getting a lot of attention at the Fairgrounds outside Syracuse.

State Fair’s future

Updated 09/04/2012 05:38 PM

Farewell from the fair

It’s been twelve days of fun and it has all come to an end. Our Katie Gibas sums up the last day for us.

Farewell from the fair

09/03/2012 07:11 PM

Twelve days of the Great New York State Fair

Our YNN team took a look back at the past twelve days of the fair and now we bring you some of our favorite sights and sounds.

Twelve days of the Great New York State Fair

09/03/2012 06:10 PM

End of fair brings start of new school year

Day twelve of the State Fair is bittersweet for many. It's a good time to spend with friends, but some visitors are sad because it means summer is over and school is starting. Our Iris St. Meran caught up with some of them.

End of fair brings start of new school year

09/03/2012 04:29 PM

Labor and the 2012 elections

It's a holiday designed to honor workers. But in a hotly contested election season, Labor Day is also a chance to gauge worker sympathies, especially unionized workers. YNN's Bill Carey says the major question is whether those union members are ready for battle heading into November.

Labor and the 2012 elections

09/03/2012 04:13 PM

Fair wrapping up

As the last day of the New York State Fair winds down, our Innae Park tells us about the highlights on Monday.

Fair wrapping up

09/03/2012 02:51 PM

Agriculture Extravaganza held at NYSF

From livestock to produce, the coliseum is filled with a little bit of everything when it comes to agriculture.

Agriculture Extravaganza held at NYSF

09/03/2012 02:02 PM

Don’t forget your commemorative shirt!

You don't want to leave the fair without your 2012 commemorative shirt. Both men’s and women’s sweatshirts and t-shirts coming in a number of sizes and colors.

Don’t forget your commemorative shirt!

09/03/2012 01:57 PM

Business owners hoping to finish out NYSF strong

Despite a large crowd Sunday at the fair, overall attendance has been down compared to the last few years, but you'd have to admit, some great weather has made it a very enjoyable year for everyone that has been able to make it out here.

Business owners hoping to finish out NYSF strong

09/03/2012 01:52 PM

Rooster Crowing Championships held

There was plenty of noise coming from the Poultry Building Monday morning.

Rooster Crowing Championships held

09/03/2012 01:48 PM

Fair vendor collects $300 to help Irene victims

We have an update to a story we brought you from the fair last year. Fair vendor Robert Hamley used his tips from selling lemonade, popcorn and other treats to help those devastated by Hurricane Irene.

Fair vendor collects $300 to help Irene victims

09/03/2012 01:08 PM

New York State Fair wrapping up for the season

It's the final day of the Great New York State Fair. And it's not only day 12 of the fair, but it's also Labor Day. The day was marked with a parade by union members. YNN's Innae Park has the latest.

New York State Fair wrapping up for the season

09/03/2012 12:26 PM

Final day of the NY State Fair

Labor Day marks the unofficial end to summer, and also the final day of the New York State Fair. The 12-day run of the fair wraps up today at the fairgrounds with a variety of events. Our Brad Vivacqua reports.

Final day of the NY State Fair

09/03/2012 08:18 AM

Fair attendance down compared to last year

Attendance at this year's state fair has been down compared to last year, but what impact, if any, does that have on the fair experience? YNN's Erin Clarke spoke to fairgoers to find out.

Fair attendance down compared to last year

09/03/2012 08:09 AM

Interview with Jermaine Paul

Many voices come to the New York State Fair but Sunday, the voice will be here. The season two winner of "The Voice", Jermaine Paul, joins our Iris St. Meran at the fair.

Interview with Jermaine Paul

09/02/2012 07:19 PM

Aquaponics provides a mix of entertainment and education

In the Horticulture Building they are mixing some education with entertainment at the Aquaponics display. Aqua Vita Farms out of Sherill, New York is showing fairgoers just how the food chain works with their fish.

Aquaponics provides a mix of entertainment and education

09/02/2012 07:10 PM

Circus provides family friendly entertainment at the fair

Another family friendly event at the fair is the Walker Brother's Circus. The 45 minute show at the Adventure Zone is pure excitement, as the ringmaster breathes flames into the air.

Circus provides family friendly entertainment at the fair

09/02/2012 05:11 PM

New timber show provides insight to logging industry

A new show at the State Fair aims to make history fun. At the Great Lakes Timber Show there are a number of demonstrations including ax throwing, cross cut sawing, and modified power sawing.

New timber show provides insight to logging industry

09/02/2012 05:01 PM

CSEA day at the fair

Day 11 at the fair is CSEA Day. The Civil Service Employees Association is one of the largest unions in the United States. In Syracuse alone, CSEA has about 35,000 members.

CSEA day at the fair

09/02/2012 04:51 PM

New York State Fair provides accessibility for everyone

The New York State Fair boasts an enjoyable day for everyone. And as YNN's Erin Clarke tells us, that includes those who have trouble getting around without assistance.

New York State Fair provides accessibility for everyone

09/02/2012 12:02 PM

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