Bristol Mountain gets ready for Fall Festival this weekend

Published: 10/12/2019 @ 07:38 am

The leaves are starting to change just in time for Bristol Mountain’s Fall Festival this weekend. The 13WHAM sky drone was out early Thursday morning, catching a sneak peak of the fall foliage on the mountain. In the past the event was a one day event, but this year it will be two days of fun. Guests can expect bands,... more

Hundreds turn out for Cancer Resource Center’s annual Walkathon/5K

Published: 10/12/2019 @ 07:54 am

Ithaca’s Waterfront Trail was a celebration Saturday, Oct. 5, for the Cancer Resource Center’s annual Walkathon and 5K. Participants sported pink and colorful gear, musicians along the way filled the route with music, and in total about 830 people turned out to support the local organization that makes sure people affected by cancer do not face it alone. This year,... more

PHOTO GALLERY: Oktoberfest in Geneva draws crowd from around the region

Published: 09/22/2019 @ 05:57 pm

PHOTO GALLERY: Oktoberfest in Geneva over the weekend

– Photos by Gabriel Pietrorazio An undergraduate student at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Pietrorazio has written for the Town Times of Watertown, Connecticut and Finger Lakes Times in Geneva, New York. He’s currently a reporter for FL1 News, and can be reached at gabriel@fingerlakes1.com. more

FLX WEEKLY: Oktoberfest in Geneva, Naples Grape Festival & Tabora Farm in Dundee (podcast)

Published: 09/18/2019 @ 11:30 am | Updated: 09/18/2019 @ 11:51 pm

FLX WEEKLY: Oktoberfest in Geneva, Naples Grape Festival & Tabora Farms in Dundee (podcast)

Kelly Anne Guilfoyle of the Geneva BID is in-studio to talk about Saturday’s first annual FLX Oktoberfest Block Party in Geneva. We preview this weekend’s Grape Festival in Naples and review a trip to Tabora Farms Winery & Bakery in Dundee. We’ll preview the weekend weather, local sports line-up, and check out some great photos from the past week in... more

Cayuga Health System partners with Schuyler County Public Health for Family Fit Fest on Sep. 14th

Published: 09/12/2019 @ 12:12 pm

The Cayuga Health System, comprised of Schuyler Hospital and Cayuga Medical Center, is partnering with Schuyler County Public Health to bring the second annual Schuyler Family Fit Fest to Montour Falls on Saturday, September 14, 2019. The Schuyler Family Fit Fest will feature Strong Kids Safe Kids and other health-oriented interactive activities, combined with food, entertainment, games and giveaways. Plus,... more

Waterloo band set to march in Veterans Day parade in Big Apple

Published: 09/10/2019 @ 07:51 am

Fundraising is winding down for the Waterloo High Marching Band trip to New York City to participate in the annual Veterans Day parade Nov. 11 down Fifth Avenue. The 85-member junior and senior high band has been raising money all summer to pay for the trip. The band was invited because it represents a community that is recognized by Congress... more

Grand Prix Festival a hit, Watkins Glen the backdrop

Published: 09/09/2019 @ 05:35 am

The United States Vintage Grand Prix is back at Watkins Glen this weekend. The Grand Prix festival celebrated the history of post-World War II road racing from 1948-1952. One event attendee said this was a special time for her and the family. “We just came up to watch the cars race, we stayed up at the campground,” said an event... more

Tomato Fest set to begin in Auburn

Published: 09/06/2019 @ 02:29 pm

The 34th Annual Central New York Tomato Festival is Saturday at 11 a.m. The festival takes place in downtown Auburn and it will include food, live music, homemade crafts. and locally grown produce. Its main goal is to raise money and collect canned goods to help hungry families and fill up food pantries in Central New York. The festival gets... more

Empire Farm Days moving to July in 2020

Published: 09/05/2019 @ 06:51 am

Empire Farm Days is moving to a new spot on the calendar in 2020, and the three-day expo at Rodman Lott & Son Farms will shift its time frame as well. Show Manager Jamie Meyer announced Tuesday that the 2020 edition of the long-running agricultural trade show will occur July 29-31, roughly a week or two ahead of its usual... more

NYS Fair breaks attendance record for fourth year in a row, brings in $100M

Published: 09/02/2019 @ 05:13 pm | Updated: 09/02/2019 @ 10:30 pm

NYS Fair breaks attendance record for fourth straight year

Gov. Cuomo announced Monday that the NYS Fair has broken its all-time attendance record for the fourth year in a row. More than 1.3 million people and counting have attended the NYS Fair this year, with the number sure to grow by the end of the day Monday. People from 28 states and six European countries attended the Fair this... more

NYS Fair officials planning on adding more parking to help with traffic buildup next year

Published: 09/02/2019 @ 10:29 pm

Nearly 148,000 people attended the NYS Fair on Saturday – a crowd so big that there were cars backed up on I-690 for miles all the way to the side streets. “I’m going to be 55 years old now. I’ve been coming since I was probably 6 years old this year has been the worst year I’ve ever had to... more

NY State Fair butter sculpture to be recycled

Published: 09/03/2019 @ 06:22 am

As the New York State Fair comes to a close, the centerpiece butter sculpture won’t be going to waste. On Tuesday, the inedible sculpture will be delivered to Noblehurst Farms in Livingston County. They’ll be converting the butter into renewable energy to power the dairy farm there. It will also be used as liquid fertilizer for local crops. Continue reading... more

Growing NY’s food products industry

Published: 09/03/2019 @ 06:18 am

The Taste NY showcase, at the back of the State Fair Horticulture Building, is a destination for fairgoers who like free food samples. Whiskey, spices, hot sauce and maple products were among the products offering tastes on the Fair’s last day. At one end of the tasting experience, the Nelson Farm Store also showcases and sells NY made food. And... more

How well do you know the history of The Great New York State Fair?

Published: 08/31/2019 @ 09:13 am

The Great New York State Fair has a long history with many milestone moments. Here are some keys ones you can use to stump your friends while out at the fairgrounds: 1832 – In February the New York State Agricultural Society was founded in Albany by a group of farmers, legislators, and others to promote agricultural improvement and local fairs. 1841 –... more

What to expect on the final day of the NYS Fair

Published: 08/26/2019 @ 06:55 am | Updated: 09/02/2019 @ 06:46 am

LATEST FROM THE FAIR: NYS Fair continues on Monday with deals, events, and more

What to expect on the final day of the NYS Fair Monday is the final day of the NYS Fair! Admission is one dollar as part of the Summer Send-Off Day. All rides on the Wade Shows Midway are a dollar Monday. Monday is Labor Day and there will be a Labor Day parade. People will march to Chevy Court... more

Police: Syracuse man charged with hate crime for attacking gay couple at NYS Fair

Published: 08/26/2019 @ 01:18 pm

A Syracuse man was arrested at the NYS Fair after harassing and attacking a gay couple walking towards their car from the Breaking Benjamin concert on Saturday night, according to State Police. Nicholas Ferlanda, 27, from Syracuse, allegedly approached the couple in the Orange parking lot and followed them into the Brown parking lot, yelling anti-LGBTQ slurs at them as... more

Parking is free for the rest of the NYS Fair at new Willis Ave parking lot

Published: 08/25/2019 @ 04:11 pm

Parking at the new parking lot at the corner of Willis Ave and State Fair Blvd will be free for the rest of the NYS Fair’s run, according to Fair Director Troy Waffner. Centro shuttle buses run free of charge from the lot to Gate 10. The Fair is waiving the $5 parking fee to help fair-goers get used to... more

People who take bus to the NYS Fair now dropped off a mile away at Gate 10

Published: 08/23/2019 @ 05:48 am

It’s just the second day at the NYS Fair, and people are trying to get used to some changes. Primarily, those taking the bus will no longer be dropped off near the front gates. Instead, they’ll be dropped off almost a mile down the road at Gate 10. The change has caused some controversy among fair-goers. Bryan Togias has been... more

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