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Pride Day musical line-up announced for NYS Fair
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The New York State Fair has announced four musical acts to perform at the tenth annual Pride Day at the Fair event on Friday, August 22. Country star Lily Rose will take the Chevy Court stage at 1 p.m. Known for her viral hit 'Villian,' Rose has toured with big name country artists, including Sam Hunt and Shania Twain. Popular 2010s American alternative rock group, Neon Trees, will perform at 6 p.m. at Chevy Court. The band has rocked major festivals and continues to showcase their multi-genre talent since their debut album release in 2010. After the Pride Parade, 20-year-old Jessie Murph will showcase her singer-songwriter talent at Suburban Park at 8 p.m. Murph's stop at the NYS Fair is part of her North American headline tour, where she has been lighting up the stage with hits from her debut album 'That Aint No Man It's the Devil.' To close out the night, the Lady Gaga Tribute band will perform Gaga's iconic hits at Chevy Court beginning at 9 p.m. LGT stars Erika Moul as Lady Gaga and reps many awards alongside her elaborate costumes that showcase every era of Gaga. Other events scheduled to take place on Pride Day include a flag-raising ceremony shortly after gates open, a comedy show and a Resource Fair, where attendees can socialize with members of various organizations to learn about different groups in the community. 'The Fair is a celebration of New York agriculture, food, and fun and it's also a celebration of all our communities that, together, make up the great state of New York. There is beauty in diversity, and we work hard, alongside our partners, to shine the spotlight on all New Yorkers. As we highlight our tenth anniversary of Pride Day at the Fair, I can't think of a better concert lineup and programming to bring together and uplift our LGBTQ+ community,' said State Fair Director Julie LaFave. Artist: Place: Time: Date: The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA Chevy Court 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20 Nate Smith Suburban Park 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20 Cheap Trick Chevy Court 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21 Steve Miller Band Suburban Park 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21 Lily Rose Chevy Court 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22 Neon Trees Chevy Court 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22 Jessie Murph Suburban Park 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22 The Lady Gaga Tribute Chevy Court 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22 Kidz Bop Chevy Court 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 Kameron Marlowe Chevy Court 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 O.A.R Suburban Park 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 Los Lonely Boys Chevy Court 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24 Busta Rhymes Suburban Park 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24 The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Chevy Court 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25 98 Degrees Suburban Park 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25 Herman's Hermits Starring Peter Noone Chevy Court 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26 Sister Hazel Chevy Court 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26 Red Hot Chilli Pipers Chevy Court 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27 Maddie & Tae Chevy Court 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28 DJ Pauly D Chevy Court 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29 Shaggy Suburban Park 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31 Dionne Warwick Chevy Court 12 p.m. Monday, Sept. 1 24K Magic – The Ultimate Bruno Mars Tribute Experience Chevy Court 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 1 +LIVE+ Suburban Park 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 1 Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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25-05-2025
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Gov. Hochul announces all state parks, beaches and pools to open on Memorial Day
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Governor Hochul announcing today that on Monday, Memorial Day, all state parks, beaches and pools will be opening. That includes Green lakes State Park and Fair Haven State Park. The openings are a part of the governors 'Unplug and Play' summer initiative to create affordable summer recreation activities for families. The initiative also allows families to purchase discounted tickets to the New York State Fair which runs from August 20th to September 1st. Click here to purchase those discounted tickets Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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21-05-2025
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Families remember Chinese immigrant railroad workers
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Railroads and infrastructure help shape a city and a country. Chinese immigrants had an important role in the creation of the first railroad across the United States. But some of their family members say their contributions have been forgotten. More Local News The first Transcontinental Railroad was finished officially in 1869, and it connected the western and eastern United States. Joseph Luo from Brooklyn can trace his family back five generations to a great-great-great-grandfather who worked on the project. He has copies of letters and pictures that reveal more of the history and emotional aspects of the construction. He says his grandma in China first told him about the connection to the Chinese immigrants who built the first railroad connecting the U.S. 'The documents show they worked in hard and dangerous conditions to build the railroad,' Luo said. More than 12,000 Chinese immigrants are believed to have been among the crews working on the giant project that began from both an eastern and western front. Luo is involved with the Chinese Railroad Workers Descendants Association. The Chinese immigrants were essential to the completion of the work through the mountains of the West. The group is working to shine a light on the depth of the immigrants' stories. They were laid less for more work in dangerous conditions. The association has created a mobile exhibit. When the tracks met in Utah, workers and officials appeared in famous pictures. The Chinese crews are not a part of the showcase. More: Latest News from Around the Tri-State Michael Lee is the director of the Museum of Chinese in America on Centre Street in Chinatown. 'Either they were done with their work, or they weren't invited to the celebration. You can see how history is written through a single image,' he said, pointing at a famous image. The museum features an area on labor and construction. Stanley Ng is a Chinese American who wants to help educate more people. He says it also refocused the narrative on discrimination. and unfair practices. 'The story has been passed down. They were here all alone. No family. They were motivated to make money and send it back home,' he said. William Colton is A New York State Assemblymember representing Brooklyn. 'We want to help people learn and credit them for the family history. That brings us together. It's what the American dream is really all about,' Colton said. The family association is working with the state of New York to bring presentations to museums, schools, and the New York State Fair. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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20-05-2025
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Two tribute bands added to NYS Fair lineup
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Is Bruno Mars the Dancing Queen? A Chevy Court opener and closer has been added to the list of concerts you can see for the price of admission at the New York State Fair this summer. The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA 21st Century Artists has presented The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA for over 20 years. They will take the Chevy Court stage on Wednesday, Aug. 20, at 1 p.m. They will perform the hits, 'Mamma Mia,' 'S.O.S,' 'Money, Money, Money,' 'Knowing Me, Knowing You,' 'Waterloo,' 'Gimme, Gimme, Gimme,' and 'Dancing Queen.' 24K Magic – The Ultimate Bruno Mars Tribute Experience The tribute band has performed in 41 states and 11 countries. They will be at Chevy Court on Monday, Sept. 1 at 4 p.m. 'I'm excited that these two acts are set to open and close our 2025 Fair lineup. Covering the run of the Fair from start to finish, these excellent entertainers are sure to have Fairgoers saying, 'thank you for the music!' said Fair Director Julie LaFave. The Fair starts Wednesday, August 20, and runs through Labor Day, Monday, September 1. All concerts are included in the price of admission, which will go on sale later this summer. Artist: Place: Time: Date: The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA Chevy Court 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20 Nate Smith Suburban Park 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20 Cheap Trick Chevy Court 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21 Steve Miller Band Suburban Park 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21 Kidz Bop Chevy Court 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 Kameron Marlowe Chevy Court 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 O.A.R Suburban Park 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 Los Lonely Boys Chevy Court 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24 Busta Rhymes Suburban Park 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24 The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Chevy Court 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25 Herman's Hermits Starring Peter Noone Chevy Court 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26 Sister Hazel Chevy Court 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26 Red Hot Chilli Pipers Chevy Court 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27 Maddie & Tae Chevy Court 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28 DJ Pauly D Chevy Court 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29 Shaggy Suburban Park 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31 Dionne Warwick Chevy Court 12 p.m. Monday, Sept. 1 24K Magic – The Ultimate Bruno Mars Tribute Experience Chevy Court 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 1 +LIVE+ Suburban Park 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 1 Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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16-05-2025
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Rock band +Live+ joins 2025 New York State Fair lineup
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Fairgoers, get ready as another rock act has been added to the 2025 New York State Fair concert lineup. The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus booked for the NYS Fair Having sold more than 23 million albums worldwide and earned two number one albums, +LIVE+ will be performing at the Fair's Suburban Park on September 1, at 6 p.m. 'Fairgoers told us last year that they wanted to hear more rock at the Great New York State Fair, and we are excited to deliver,' said Fair Director Julie LaFave. '+LIVE+ is an iconic alternative rock band that has certainly made its mark on the music scene and promises fairgoers a powerful performance when they make their way to Central New York this summer.' The band is known for their hits 'Lightning Crashes,' 'I Alone,' 'All Over You,' and 'Lakini's Juice.' The Fair starts Wednesday, Aug. 20, and runs through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 1. Artist: Place: Time: Date: Nate Smith Suburban Park 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20 Cheap Trick Chevy Court 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21 Steve Miller Band Suburban Park 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21 Kidz Bop Chevy Court 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 Kameron Marlowe Chevy Court 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 O.A.R Suburban Park 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 Los Lonely Boys Chevy Court 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24 Busta Rhymes Suburban Park 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24 The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Chevy Court 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25 Herman's Hermits Starring Peter Noone Chevy Court 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26 Sister Hazel Chevy Court 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26 Red Hot Chilli Pipers Chevy Court 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27 Maddie & Tae Chevy Court 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28 DJ Pauly D Chevy Court 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29 Shaggy Suburban Park 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31 Dionne Warwick Chevy Court 12 p.m. Monday, Sept. 1 +LIVE+ Suburban Park 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 1 Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
