After Two Years, State Fair Director Resigns

After two years on the job, Sean Hennessey, the director of the New York State Fair is leaving.

Hennessey announced Friday he will be taking a job at the New York State Department of Labor. Hennessey took over as Interim Fair director in 2022 and was named permanent director a year later.

Julie LaFave was named interim director while a search for a permanent fair director begins