Syracuse, N.Y. — The New York State Fair is turning to a city business in its latest attempt to steady the Empire Room, selecting Harvey’s Garden to run the bar as part of a broader reset for the long‑troubled space.
Syracuse‑based Harvey’s Garden has been selected to operate the bar and patio at the Empire Room, according to owner Michael Greene, bringing a local hospitality concept to one of the Fair’s most visible — and most challenging — indoor spaces.
Syracuse.com reached out to fair officials to confirm the selection and details; officials said they couldn’t confirm the selection until the details were finalized…