6+ day, 17+ hour ago   (970+ words) Nearly 98,000 people packed the New York State Fair on Saturday, pushing attendance for the first 11 days of the 2026 fair to 792,165 as the event heads into its final Sunday with Robin Thicke, family programming, competitions and dozens of demonstrations on the…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (402+ words) SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is encouraging New Yorkers to visit DEC’s engaging exhibits at the Great New York State Fair in Syracuse. The Fair runs through Monday, Sept. 7. “DEC’s footprint at the New York State…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (129+ words) New York State Fair officials are defending new security rules that will prohibit most vehicle traffic inside the fairgrounds from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., according to WSYR. Fair Director Julie LaFave said the changes are intended to prevent vehicles from getting too close…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (366+ words) New York-based rock band, Platinum Moon will perform Sunday, Aug. 2, at the Levitt AMP Galva Music Series in Galva, a news release says. Platinum Moon is known for their energetic musical blend of modern and classic rock. This group has…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (308+ words) Few things are more synonymous with the Fourth of July in America than fireworks. As the nation celebrates its 250th birthday, several communities in the Rochester region are planning to cap July 4 festivities with an explosion of peonies, chrysanthemums and willows…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1002+ words) Today, Greater Rochester communities and people celebrate America's 250th birthday in Independence Day July 4 parades, festivals and fireworks shows stretching from Brockport to the Finger Lakes. Rapids Cemetery, in the 19th Ward, was first laid out around 1810 for the settlement of Castletown,…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (458+ words) Few things are more synonymous with the Fourth of July in America than fireworks. As the nation celebrates its 250th birthday, several communities in the Rochester region are planning to cap July 4 festivities with an explosion of peonies, chrysanthemums and willows…...

3+ mon, 4+ day ago   (184+ words) ROCHESTER, Minn. — The City of Rochester and Experience Rochester are hosting a free Independence Day celebration on July 4 at Soldiers Field Memorial Park. The event, called 4th Fest: Rochester Celebrates America, will run from 5 to 10:15 p.m. This year's celebration also marks…...

3+ mon, 4+ day ago   (207+ words) (ABC 6 News) — The City of Rochester and Experience Rochester have announced plans for this year’s 4th Fest to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. This year’s event is called “4th Fest: Rochester Celebrates America.” The free family-friendly event will take place on Saturday, July 4 from…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (183+ words) ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Members of Rochester’s Jewish community were recognized Tuesday for their leadership, service and lasting contributions to the region during a Jewish American Heritage Month celebration. Congressman Joe Morelle hosted the ceremony at his East Avenue office, where local…...