The Hound was glad to see that two New York State Fair traditions have returned, one to feed us, the other to thrill and amuse.

Middle Eastern restaurant King David’s has been missing from its usual location near the Grange Building, but they haven’t moved far, just down a way on the same avenue, outside the cow barn. Same great gyros and falafel. KING DAVID 15

Juggler extraordinaire Hilby arrived on Monday, up to his usual antics, his amazing physical feats surpassed only by his relentless patter. HILBY1-15