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What to eat at the New York State Fair: 9 must-try foods and more
From a classic Italian sausage sandwich to a milkshake showdown, here’s your guide to the New York State Fair’s best bites, plus everything else you need to know before you go.
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Rockland chef opens Nomi Sushi in Westchester
Chef/owner Doug Nguyen, who owns Sabi Sushi in Piermont and was the founding owner of Wasabi in Nyack, opened Nomi Sushi in Westchester on Aug. 18.
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5 things to look for at the 2026 New York Renaissance Faire
The 2026 New York Renaissance Faire returns to Tuxedo with themed weekends, artisan vendors, hearty food, and the famous Pub Crawl. Here’s what to check out this year.
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Buffalo named the most passionate NFL market in America and it’s not even close
Buffalo ranked No. 1 in Nielsen’s inaugural NFL Fandom Index, which measured fan engagement across 30 NFL markets using everything from television ratings and game attendance to merchandise purchases and social media.
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New York officials warn of back-to-school AI scams
The NY Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is warning families and students about increasingly sophisticated AI scams as they prepare for the new school year.
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New York pledges $35 million to expand public EV charging network
New York state is offering $35 million so government agencies and state universities can build EV charging stations on their property.
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5 new Westchester ice cream shops and other sweet spots open, 6 more on way
Five Westchester ice cream shops, a gelateria, two confectionary spots and a crepe-focused cafe have opened in the past four months.
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Survey: Americans underestimate cost of child, senior care in New York
New data found Americans underestimate costs of child and senior care in New York and nationwide.
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13 quirky traditions New York colleges carry on
A giant sandwich, mysterious Chimemasters, and freshmen getting pelted with food—they’re all part of some of the unusual traditions of New York colleges.
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New York students enter second year of cellphone ban. What to know
The cellphone ban requires public school districts, charter schools and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) to prohibit the unsanctioned use of smartphones and other internet-enabled personal devices throughout the entire school day.
