Patrick Hooker

Many horse owners back retraining of racers

Almost half of those who responded to a survey on retired horses said they would support a mandatory payment fund to retrain or care for horses, and 65 percent said they supported the fund if contributions were voluntary.

NY's financial woes curtail state fair concerts

SYRACUSE, N.Y. - The state's budget crisis is hitting the New York State Fair. State and fair officials plan to cut back the number of grandstand concerts from 11 to seven in 2009 to save money. Instead, the fair will offer...

2009 Fair: Less Grandstand concerts, more free music acts

Syracuse, New York (WSYR-TV) – The 2009 New York State Fair will have fewer Grandstand concerts, but more free entertainment at Chevy Court. On Monday, the State Fair issued a new Request for Proposals, or RFP, for...