August 2017

Governor Cuomo Announces Drone Technology to be Used for the First Time to Monitor Traffic at New York State Fair

Multi-Agency Effort to Help Mitigate High Traffic Volumes, Make Parking More Efficient Use of New Technology Complements Central Part of "Central NY Rising" - the Region's Comprehensive Strategy to Revitalize Communities and Grow the Economy Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that state-owned drones will be used for the first time to… Read more »

New Agricultural Tours to Launch at The 2017 Great New York State Fair

Barn Tours Will Educate Fairgoers and Promote New York State Agriculture Fairgoers Can Also Text Their Agricultural Questions The New York State Fair will offer fairgoers a new and exciting way to learn more about New York State agriculture through free, guided tours starting Thursday, August 24. The tours will be led… Read more »

Grammy Winner Mary Lambert Highlights Pride Day Events at The Great New York State Fair

Pulse Nightclub Manager, CNY Native, to Speak at Pride Day Ceremony Singer/songwriter Mary Lambert, whose collaboration with Macklemore and Ryan Lewis earned them Grammy award nominations, will close an evening of music celebrating Pride Day at the 2017 Great New York State Fair, Friday August 25. Pride Day is the only… Read more »

State Fair Celebrates The Solar Eclipse With a Special Ticket Sale

Admission Tickets for $3 – the Price of Tickets in 1979 –During the Eclipse In 1979, Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive” dominated the pop charts, while “Kramer vs. Kramer” was the box office champ. President Carter opened relations with China and McDonald’s debuted the Happy Meal. At the Great New York… Read more »

Virtual Reality Coming to the 2017 Great New York State Fair, Courtesy of the State Department of Transportation

• Courtesy of the State Department of Transportation Contact: Joe Morrissey (518) 457-6400 | Joseph.Morrissey@dot.ny.gov NYSDOT’s First-of-its-Kind Exhibit in the Center of Progress Building to Show Fairgoers What it’s Like to Work in a Construction Zone New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Matthew J. Driscoll today announced brand new features at the Department’s… Read more »

See Revolutionary War USS Philadelphia Gunboat Rebuilt in One Day

• Courtesy of the New York Sea Grant CONTACTS: Dave White, New York Sea Grant 315-402-3926 or Kara Lynn Dunn, Publicist 315-465-7578 | karalynn@gisco.net New York State Fair opening day visitors will be able to see a full-size replica of the gunboat USS Philadelphia that carried General Benedict Arnold and his… Read more »

Lynyrd Skynyrd, Stephen Marley to Perform on Chevy Court at The Great New York State Fair

The band allmusic.com calls “the definitive Southern rock band,” Lynyrd Skynyrd returns to the Great New York State Fair at 1 p.m. August 27 for what should be a blistering rock show, while reggae master and Grammy award winner Stephen Marley performs on Chevy Court at 2 p.m. August 26. The… Read more »

The Great New York State Fair Announces Participants in 2017 Taste NY Food Truck Competition

40 Food Trucks From Across the State Using New York State Ingredients to Compete Over Two Days NY Beef Council Award Recognizes Best Use of NY Beef Products How about a slice of German pizza with a side of taco fries? Maybe a bacon jalapeno macaroni and cheese fritter? Or how… Read more »

Governor Cuomo Announces New Events and Activities for The 2017 Great New York State Fair

New Special Events Capitalize on Special Aspects of New York State New on the Midway: The Broadway Skyliner Chairlift Ride, and a New Water Flume Ride Improvements Complement "CNY Rising" - The Region's Comprehensive Strategy to Revitalize Communities and Grow the Economy Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced new events and activities for… Read more »

Citizen Preparedness Corps Training Returns to The 2017 Great New York State Fair

Due to Popular Demand, Disaster Preparedness Training Course Added for a Third Day Training Takes Place on New Americans’ Day and Senior Citizens’ Days at the Fair, August 25, 28 and 29 The New York State Citizen Preparedness Corps Training, a free disaster preparedness course, will return to the 2017 Great… Read more »

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