Week in Review

August 30th, 2015
The New York State Fair Gospel Choir under the direction of Tyler Barnes. Jason Smith (far left) sang a solo.

The New York State Fair Gospel Choir made a joyful noise under the direction of Tyler Barnes last night.  Jason Smith (far left) sang a solo. Saturday was the kick-off for Gospel Weekend at the fair.

Week in Review

August 30th, 2015
93Q's Amy Robbins was the emcee for the abbreviated version of the New York State Fair Daily Parade on Saturday.

93Q/WNTQ-FM’s Amy Robbins was the emcee for the abbreviated version of the New York State Fair Daily Parade on Saturday.

NYS Fair (Day 3): DTS

August 29th, 2015


The Dance Theater of Syracuse performs again at the Pan African Village later today. The piece above was choreographed by Amber Schermerhorn. Below hear a brief except from the Cheryl Wilkins-Mitchell, DTS School Director.

NYS Fair (Day 2): Beach Volleyball

August 29th, 2015
Artistic Flower Design Division, First Director's Award, Michelle Syne of Ogdensburg Garden Club.

Artistic Flower Design Division, First Director’s Award, Michelle Syne of Ogdensburg Garden Club.

NYS Fair (Day 2)

August 28th, 2015
Poultry Building

Poultry Building: Bird Free

Fashionable First Impression

August 28th, 2015
Kathy Richau, announcer/dancer, checked for rain during the second performance by the Hot Country Liners (of Lockport) at the NYS Fair.

Kathy Richau, announcer/dancer, checked for rain during the second performance by the Hot Country Liners (of Lockport) at the NYS Fair.

The Hot Country Liners Dance Team made plenty of noise, made several wardrobe changes, and drew quite a crowd (even in the rain) during yesterday’s New York State Fair. We were told that Thursday would be their only fair appearance.

Hot Country Liners at the New York State Fair

Hot Country Liners made dancing their mission at the New York State Fair

Stage Wright

August 27th, 2015
The Dance Theater of Syracuse opened the Mark Wright Stage at the Pan African Village earlier today. Director Cheryl Wilkins-Mitchell explains the student performance.

The Dance Theater of Syracuse opened the Mark Wright Stage at the Pan African Village earlier today.  Director Cheryl Wilkins-Mitchell explained the student performance to the audience. The group will perform again on Saturday.

NYS Fair (Day 1): The Assist

August 27th, 2015
Harlem Wizard Swoop Simpson, the pied piper of the Coliseum, gets helps from his assistant Dillion during the finale trick (old man pyramid).

Harlem Wizard Swoop Simpson, the pied piper of the Coliseum, gets helps from his assistant Dillion during the finale trick (old man pyramid).

When Lovetron Landed in the ‘Cuse

August 27th, 2015
Darryl Dawkins aka Chocolate Thunder

We can vividly remember tipping into OnaJava about a decade ago to find Darryl Dawkins, aka Chocolate Thunder, chillin’ at the counter.  He was a big man with a big personality to match, and helped pave the way for Lebron and Shaq.  Dawkins was the first high school player to be drafted to the NBA (1975).

Throwback Thursday

August 27th, 2015
"Atlantis" High Dive Show (circa 2002)

“Atlantis” High Dive Show,NYS Fair  (circa 2002)