With New York State Fair 2023 in the books, The Hound is a dog with a bone. We’re going to keep our coverage going for a while, reviewing highs and lows from this year’s big party over the next few weeks.

We’ll start with a change in direction for infrastructure on the grounds that started this year. NEW TULLY'S 2The new food service building for Tully’s Restaurant was beautifully done and apparently begins a trend for food stands. When the Gov visited during the Fair, she munched a sausage sandwich at Basilio’s and revealed plans to demolish their stand and build a replacement.

The Hound cheers the addition of new structures, something that had been on hold for several years. Some previously-razed vendor stands left owners to work from tents or trailers. But permanent buildings add class and make the Fairgrounds the very special venue that it is.

We’d love to see vacancies continue being filled with solid stands. This is a good start.