New leader takes of at The Great New York State Fair
We get to know Julie LaFave, including her relationship with the state fair and what's in store for 2024.
State Fair eyes financial independence with growing attendance
New York State Fair Director Sean Hennessey recaps the 13 days of festivities this year and discusses the future.
Feb. 12, 2020: Budget and State Fair talk with Sen. Rachel May
Sen. Rachel May (D-Syracuse), chair of the Senate Aging Committee, discussed the latest from the Central New York region and what she would like to see in a final budget agreement.
Jan. 27, 2020: Expanding the State Fair
The New York State Fair has seen strong growth in attendance in recent years. With that attendance growth, Governor Cuomo has proposed extending how long the fair runs. Teri Weaver, Public Affairs reporter for the Syracuse Post-Standard, updated
DEC’s point person with state’s native nations
We get to know the work of Peter Reuben, director of the state Office of Indian Nation Affairs with the state DEC.
State tries to identify real estate discrimination
Following reporting by Newsday in 2019, the state government has been trying to address discrimination in real estate.
State embarks on unique preservation plan in Adirondacks
The Nature Conservancy and New York struck a deal to preserve more than 14,000 acres in the Adirondacks.
State adopts protections for freelance workers
Sen. Andrew Gounardes discusses a new law designed to ensure freelance workers get compensated in a timely manner.
State regulators police and promote crypto industries
Lobbyist John Olsen discusses the state Dept. of Financial Services approach to regulating the cryptocurrency industry.
State lawmakers look to regulate foreign debt deals
Legislation kicking around the Capitol could protect countries from draconian deals when they default on their debt.
