New York State Fair Closes Early as Storms Approach Syracuse Area

New York State Fair features sensory rooms, 'Sensory Friendly Day'

GEDDES, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -- Despite morning rains interrupting Sensory Friendly Day on Wednesday, Sept. 2 at the New York State Fair, some new accessibility features were unveiled, bringing the event closer to its goal of universal accessibility. Three sensory areas, or designated spots for those who need a quiet space away from the Fair, are [...]

Vendors "batten down the hatches" as NYS Fair closes early after day of flooding

By 7 p.m. Wednesday, the New York State Fair sounded nothing like a typical night at the fairgrounds.Vendor shutters were closed, signs had been taken down and

New York State Fair closes early as storms approach Syracuse area

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -- Officials have closed the New York State Fair early after a rainstorm interrupted the day with a brief closure. After the Fair temporarily closed on Wednesday due to flooding, officials reopened the fairgrounds. But with more storms to come later in the evening, an alert announcedair early: at 6 p.m., rather [...]

NYS Fair closes early at as next round of storms approaches

Update 9:30 p.m.: The severe weather has shifted south, and the direct impact on the fair has passed, according to New York State Fair alerts. Thunder and lightning remain in the area.

New York State Fair gates temporarily closed due to flooding

The gates of the New York State Fair in Syracuse are temporarily closed on Wednesday because of flooding after storms.

Flooding temporarily closes New York State Fair gates

GEDDES — The New York State Fair temporarily closed its gates Wednesday as officials worked to address flood damage on the fairgrounds.