New York State Fair

New York State Thruway officials have warned travelers heading to Syracuse for the opening of the New York State Fair on Thursday that President Obama's central New York visit could cause traffic hangups.

Those who are fans of the baked potato at the New York State Fair will find the line to obtain the savory spud shorter this year. Fair organizers say the procedure for the tuber treat will involve a separate line for the potato itself, then the drink, then the condiments.

New York State Agriculture Commissioner Darrel Aubertine has announced that the Great New York State Fair will play host to a major exhibit that will show New Yorkers how coordinated remediation efforts between state and local partners at Onondaga Lake is changing the region and providing for future economic vitality.

Home beer makers have entered this year's New York State Fair Homebrew competition in record numbers.

Entries in the New York State Fair's annual Home Brew Competition have been pouring in and it's now last call for home brewers as the deadline is Thursday at 4 p.m. Last year, 74 home brewers submitted 267 entries. They compete in 28 categories encompassing various types of beers, ales, meads and ciders.

State Agriculture Commissioner Darrel Aubertine has announced a number of initiatives taking place at the 2013 Great New York State Fair to promote the state's growing wine industry.

The Great New York State Fair is teaming up with one of the state's largest breweries to offer one home beer hobbyist the opportunity of a lifetime. It all begins with the State Fair's annual Home Brew competition, which takes place on Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1, 2013.

State Agriculture Commissioner Darrel Aubertine announced Tuesday that New Yorkers have chosen "Sharing the Bounty and Pride of NY" as the theme of the 2013 Great New York State Fair.

State Agriculture Commissioner Darrel Aubertine says for the first time, New Yorkers will be given the opportunity to come up with the theme of the 2013 Great New York State Fair.