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syracuse.comAir Supply delivers lush NYS Fair show with soaring hits (Chevy Court concert review)Known for their romantic melodies and heartfelt lyrics, the duo has performed together for over 50 years.

Air Supply delivers lush NYS Fair show with soaring hits (Chevy Court concert review)

syracuse.comSyracuse department store sat mostly empty for decades. This housing project aims to revive its iconic lookPlans include adding a fourth story to the building along downtown Syracuse's main streets.

Syracuse department store sat mostly empty for decades. This housing project aims to revive its iconic look

syracuse.comCentral NY community mourns loss of football coach and his daughter in crash The two died on the way to a morning swim practice. Darrel Gray was a football coach at Adirondack Central. His daughter Nora was a talented gymnast and diver.

Central NY community mourns loss of football coach and his daughter in crash

syracuse.comICE continues to arrest hundreds of immigrants in Onondaga County. Few are criminalsMore than 500 people have been arrested here in Trump's second term.

ICE continues to arrest hundreds of immigrants in Onondaga County. Few are criminals

syracuse.comGoo Goo Dolls, SU Football: 19 things to do in Central NY this weekA quieter week around Central New York (outside the fairgrounds) still offers opportunities for enjoying nature, concerts and a favorite fall pastime.

Goo Goo Dolls, SU Football: 19 things to do in Central NY this week

syracuse.comDay 6 at the NYS Fair: Today’s handpicked menu includes a vegan feast and an apple-dumpling comebackYour daily schedule for the 2026 NYS Fair.

Day 6 at the NYS Fair: Today’s handpicked menu includes a vegan feast and an apple-dumpling comeback

Popular country music singer arrested in North Carolina. Here’s what we know

syracuse.comRock guitarist, ex-college football player to have ‘13-hour operation’ in cancer battleHe shared the latest update on his Facebook page.

Rock guitarist, ex-college football player to have ‘13-hour operation’ in cancer battle

syracuse.comPro wrestling legend, ex-champion dead at 89: ‘His contributions spanned generations’A cause of death has not been reported.

Pro wrestling legend, ex-champion dead at 89: ‘His contributions spanned generations’

syracuse.comMore than 90,000 people visit the fifth day of the 2026 NYS FairMore than 400,000 people have visited the fair so far this year.

More than 90,000 people visit the fifth day of the 2026 NYS Fair

syracuse.comRoseanne Barr’s frightening health battle: ‘I can have surgery and die on the table’The comedian shared her health issues with fans earlier this year.

Roseanne Barr’s frightening health battle: ‘I can have surgery and die on the table’

syracuse.com1 dead, 1 injured in UTV crash in Lewis CountyThe crash was reported at about 8:45 p.m. Saturday.

1 dead, 1 injured in UTV crash in Lewis County

syracuse.com‘Days of Thunder’ star takes shot at Tom Cruise on ‘woke’ casting for sequel: ‘Need the original girl’The star of the original took issue with the casting decision Tom Cruise made for the sequel.

‘Days of Thunder’ star takes shot at Tom Cruise on ‘woke’ casting for sequel: ‘Need the original girl’

Popular country music star steps away from performing at 34: ‘Love y’all’

syracuse.comBeloved TV actress reveals brain tumor diagnosisBusy Philipps detailed a six-month ordeal involving a malignant brain tumor, two surgeries and a serious infection.

Beloved TV actress reveals brain tumor diagnosis

syracuse.comCountry music’s shocking divorce trend: Here are the couples who have split upSome of country music's most beloved couples have split up recently.

Country music’s shocking divorce trend: Here are the couples who have split up

syracuse.comSomething borrowed, something fried: Newlyweds celebrate at the NYS FairThis is the second wedding in two days at the fairgrounds.

Something borrowed, something fried: Newlyweds celebrate at the NYS Fair

syracuse.comHow to watch 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards on BET for free tonight without cableKirk Franklin hosts the annual celebration, airing Sunday, Aug. 30, on BET.

How to watch 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards on BET for free tonight without cable

syracuse.comRock icon shares update on cancer battle: ‘Never expected such an outpouring of love’He has been trying to raise money for treatment via a GoFundMe.

Rock icon shares update on cancer battle: ‘Never expected such an outpouring of love’

syracuse.comSmall plane crashes in Upstate NYThe aircraft was described as a small, Cessna-style plane, deputies said.

Small plane crashes in Upstate NY

syracuse.comNY State Fair crowds wait up to 2 hours to catch bus rides toward home: ‘It was just a madhouse’ Fair officials urged people Saturday afternoon to use the shuttle buses because parking lots were nearly full.

NY State Fair crowds wait up to 2 hours to catch bus rides toward home: ‘It was just a madhouse’

syracuse.comNYS Fair souvenir stories: Mom spent $80 to win her daughter a ‘Big Pooh’Alex Perkins has hung onto to her giant Winnie the Pooh plushie since her mom paid $80 for it 16 years ago at the New York State Fair.

NYS Fair souvenir stories: Mom spent $80 to win her daughter a ‘Big Pooh’

syracuse.comDay 5 at the NYS Fair: Today’s handpicked menu includes a burger with a seafood dinner on topYour daily schedule for the 2026 NYS Fair.

Day 5 at the NYS Fair: Today’s handpicked menu includes a burger with a seafood dinner on top

syracuse.comWhy one Mississippi mayor refused to lower flags for Dolly PartonA Mississippi mayor is facing backlash after opposing a decision to lower American flags in honor of Dolly Parton after her death.

Why one Mississippi mayor refused to lower flags for Dolly Parton

syracuse.comSocial media destroys Bill Maher for tasteless Dolly Parton tributeThe comments have not been met with hostility online.

Social media destroys Bill Maher for tasteless Dolly Parton tribute

syracuse.comOntario premier gives clear sign how Canadian leaders feel about Trump’s ‘Lake America’ decreeDoug Ford said Trump was trying to rename the lake because Ontario and Canada were “standing up for ourselves”

Ontario premier gives clear sign how Canadian leaders feel about Trump’s ‘Lake America’ decree

syracuse.comCountry music star knew on her wedding night that she made a ‘very big mistake’ The marriage did not last.

Country music star knew on her wedding night that she made a ‘very big mistake’

syracuse.comCountry music’s hottest hunks: The sexiest singers in the business have been rankedSome of the guys on the list might surprise you.

Country music’s hottest hunks: The sexiest singers in the business have been ranked

syracuse.comThird Eye Blind tries to make NYS Fair show 'the best night of the summer.' The old hits help (review)Third Eye Blind returned to Central New York to play at the NYS Fair, with hits like "Jumper" and "Semi-Charmed Life."

Third Eye Blind tries to make NYS Fair show 'the best night of the summer.' The old hits help (review)

syracuse.comRock star could be facing life in prison. Here’s what we know He is accused for trying to run over the band's frontman.

Rock star could be facing life in prison. Here’s what we know

syracuse.comIconic singers, groups headline list of country music acts saying goodbye in 2026 Some of country music's most popular acts might not be seen again after this year.

Iconic singers, groups headline list of country music acts saying goodbye in 2026

syracuse.comTurning Stone Resort Casino unveils new ballroom, convention space with black-tie gala (photos)The elaborate affair was a who's who of Upstate and Central New York.

Turning Stone Resort Casino unveils new ballroom, convention space with black-tie gala (photos)

syracuse.comTrump’s renaming of Lake Ontario is an embarrassment (Editorial Board Opinion)No one who lives near the lake will call it "Lake America," now or in a 100 years. Where are the grownups in the administration to stop these antics?

Trump’s renaming of Lake Ontario is an embarrassment (Editorial Board Opinion)

syracuse.comNYS Fair Day 5 forecast: Temperatures in the 70s with a chance of rain in the afternoonThe chance of rain is highest between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.

NYS Fair Day 5 forecast: Temperatures in the 70s with a chance of rain in the afternoon

syracuse.com$1.385 million for 6,750 squares on 25+ acres: Plus 125 more Onondaga County home salesSee a list of the most recent home sales.

$1.385 million for 6,750 squares on 25+ acres: Plus 125 more Onondaga County home sales

syracuse.comCanada trade war a fig leaf for Trump’s absurd trade policy (Editorial Board Opinion) Trump's nonsensical tariffs on Canada harm both economies, disrupt supply chains and distract from real trade challenges with China.

Canada trade war a fig leaf for Trump’s absurd trade policy (Editorial Board Opinion)

Popular rock star says he won’t treat his cancer, has 2-to-3 years to live. Here’s why

syracuse.comTV actress ties knot after crowdfunding wedding despite reported millionsAnnaLynne McCord married Danny Cipriani after their wedding fundraiser sparked backlash and threats.

TV actress ties knot after crowdfunding wedding despite reported millions

syracuse.comCountry music’s most shocking deaths of 2026: Singers we lost far too soonFrom a car crash to a freak accident, fans didn't see these musicians' deaths coming.

Country music’s most shocking deaths of 2026: Singers we lost far too soon

syracuse.comCountry music world rocked as legend dies in his sleep at 89: ‘It’s the end of an era’A cause of death has not been reported.

Country music world rocked as legend dies in his sleep at 89: ‘It’s the end of an era’

syracuse.comMore than 114,000 attend Day 4 of 2026 NYS FairIt's the highest single-day attendance the fair has seen since 2019.

More than 114,000 attend Day 4 of 2026 NYS Fair

syracuse.comBeloved rock group abruptly calls it quits after six decades. Here’s what we knowThe group made the announcement on social media.

Beloved rock group abruptly calls it quits after six decades. Here’s what we know

syracuse.comRock legend breaks silence after doctors force him to stop touring: ‘I vow to return’The singer recently underwent a complicated surgery.

Rock legend breaks silence after doctors force him to stop touring: ‘I vow to return’

syracuse.comRock music rocked by nearly 100 deaths in 2026. What we know about the stunning trendIt has been a year filled with heartbreak for rock and roll fans.

Rock music rocked by nearly 100 deaths in 2026. What we know about the stunning trend

Popular 2000s New Orleans rapper dead at 52. Here’s what we know

syracuse.comRock star with cancer reveals massive amount of fluid doctors drained from his lungsHe has been sharing his battle with fans.

Rock star with cancer reveals massive amount of fluid doctors drained from his lungs

syracuse.comDolly Parton made medical plea to help save others on her deathbed, sister reveals The singer died on Tuesday at the age of 80.

Dolly Parton made medical plea to help save others on her deathbed, sister reveals

syracuse.comDolly Parton turned down an honor from Donald Trump twice. Here’s whyShe also turned down Joe Biden.

Dolly Parton turned down an honor from Donald Trump twice. Here’s why

Popular rapper’s concert canceled after tragic accident takes crew member’s life