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Saturday, April 20, 2013  The annual Syracuse gun show started as a small collectors club 50 years ago. Today at the New York State Fairgrounds gun enthusiasts had something big to prove.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  It's a chance to see country music sensations Billy Currington, Uncle Kracker, Love & Theft, Kellie Pickler and more. If you like country music and live in Central New York, block out July 12 through July 14 and bring your cowboy boots for NY Country Jam at the Fairgrounds.

Saturday, November 03, 2012  Wine, beer, cheese, mustard, olives and other foods highlighted the Pride of New York Harvest Fest at the New York State Fairgrounds this weekend, as about 50 of New York's small businesses gave the public a taste of their products.

Saturday, July 21, 2012  State police say a man was taken to the hospital after he was hit during a drag race at the New York State Fairgrounds.

Thursday, July 05, 2012  21 new U.S. citizens were sworn in on Wednesday night as a part of the July 4th celebration at the New York State Fairgrounds.

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  Organizers of the Freedom Walk say 34 children are forced into prostitution every hour in the United States.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012  John Schneider, who played Bo Duke, and Catherine Bach, who played Daisy Duke will appear.

Sunday, May 27, 2012  Thousands of people filled the Veterans Memorial Watchfire Park at the New York State Fairgrounds Sunday evening to watch hundreds of flags be burned honorably.

Wednesday, November 09, 2011  A Rochester man is facing felony charges for allegedly filming people in a bathroom stall at last summer's State Fair.

Saturday, October 08, 2011  The sights and sounds of racing at the New York State Fairground is already enough to bring close to 60-thousand race fans to Central New York each and every year, but when you add 80 degree weather and sunny skies, it's the perfect weekend.

Thursday, July 21, 2011  The 12th annual event drew 86,748 people and 7,589 classic cars from 40 different states and Canada to the State Fairgrounds this year.

Wednesday, June 15, 2011  UPDATE: Geddes Police say one person was killed when a car and cement truck collided this morning.

Friday, May 27, 2011  The ‘watchfire’ ceremony affords the community a time to reflect on those who have gone before us and made our nation strong through their sacrifices.

Saturday, November 06, 2010  Much like the food selection at the Great New York State Fair -- Harvest Fest seems to have everything you can imagine.

Saturday, October 02, 2010  The 1st Annual CureSearch Walk to benefit children's cancer research was a success, raising $33,000 this morning at the New York State Fairgrounds.