Mark Rober's high-energy experiments range from trying to trick a self-driving car to building a roller coaster in his lab.

Rep. Elise Stefanik, who represents part of Oneida County, was rankled by protesters who shouted her down at an event in the town of Plattsburgh.

The creative butter installation is the unofficial kickoff for the 2025 New York State Fair, which opens on Aug. 20.

"The Fair's best-kept secret' takes center stage, with inspiration from Chittenango native L. Frank Baum, whose Wonderful World of Oz was published 125 years ago.