After Two Years, State Fair Director Resigns

Sean Hennessey (photo: New York State Fair_

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

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