GEDDES, N.Y. (AP) - Police say a teenager was stabbed in the chest and two women later tumbled through glass while fighting at the New York State Fair. New York State Police say it happened Sunday at the fairgrounds near Syracuse. The 17-year-old who was stabbed remained hospitalized in stable condition Monday. He was wounded around 9:30 p.m. Sunday in the fair's restaurant row. Troopers say about 20 minutes later, two women fell through a glass section of a food stand while fighting. A 20-year-old was treated at a hospital and released. Police say they also broke up other fights and disturbances at the fairgrounds Sunday night. Fair spokesman Dave Bullard says it continues to be safe for visitors and over 200 troopers there quickly handled any problems. The 13-day fair ends Monday night.<doc-sep>The New York State Fair, the nation's longest running, dates back to 1841. Lasting 13 days and ending on Labor Day weekend, it draws hundreds of thousands from throughout the state. But this year's event has been marked by violence. State Police are investigating several incidents that occurred Sunday, Sept. 2 at the fair, held at the Empire Expo Center in Geddes, a suburb of Syracuse. At approximately 9:30 p.m., state police responded to restaurant row for a reported stabbing. Troopers located the 17-year-old male victim from Syracuse with a stab wound to his chest. The victim was transported to SUNY Upstate Medical Center and is currently listed in stable condition. At 9:53 p.m., state police responded to two women fighting. An investigation revealed the two were involved in a physical altercation when they fell through a glass area at a food stand. A 20-year-old was transported to SUNY Upstate Medical Center with lacerations. The victim was treated and released Monday morning. Troopers responded to multiple reports of disturbances in the Chevy Court area prior to and after an 8 p.m. concert. The Solvay Fire Department assisted troopers with removing 30 teens from the roof of a restroom building located in the rear of Chevy Court. Following the concert, a large number of individuals migrated to the Midway area. Troopers responded to the area and dispersed numerous fights. State Police requested assistance from local and county law enforcement agencies for a large disturbance at the Byrne Dairy located at State Fair Boulevard and Bridge Street. State Police arrested three individuals, two men and a woman -- all in their 20s -- for resisting arrest and disorderly conduct. State Police were assisted by several agencies including the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office, town of Geddes Police Department, AMR Ambulance, Solvay Fire Department and State Fire. The fair ends at 9 p.m. on Labor Day with a fireworks display. Click here to sign up for Daily Voice's free daily emails and news alerts.<doc-sep>A teen was sent to the hospital with a stab wound following one of several fights at the New York State Fair on Sunday. State Police say around 9:30 p.m., a 17-year-old was transported to Upstate with a stab wound in his chest. He is currently listed in stable condition. Police are still investigating the stabbing. No arrests have been made yet and Troopers say the victim is not being cooperative. Just before 10 p.m., State Police also responded to a call regarding two women who fell through a glass area at a food stand during a fight. A 20-year-old woman was treated at Upstate and released. Before the A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie concert at Chevy Court, 30 teens stood on the roof of a restroom building at the rear of Chevy Court. After the concert, State Police had to break up multiple fights near Chevy Court and the Midway. “Everybody from Mick Jagger to Paul McCartney has had issues with their shows at some point in their lives and we’re diversifying the entertainment on Chevy Court to draw a different audience, draw younger people, and some of that is hip hop, some of that is new country, some of its classic rock,” said Troy Waffner, Acting NYS Fair Director. Three individuals were arrested for resisting arrest and other violations.<doc-sep>
A teenager was stabbed in the chest and two women later tumbled through glass while fighting at the New York State Fair on Sunday. Several people were under arrest after a rap concert at the fairgrounds. New York State Police say the 17-year-old was stabbed about 9:30 p.m. The Syracuse resident remained hospitalized in stable condition Monday at SUNY Upstate Medical Center. Troopers say about 20 minutes later, two women got into a fight and fell through a glass section of a food stand. A 20-year-old was was transported to SUNY Upstate Medical Center with lacerations and released Monday morning. It was unclear if the other woman was arrested. Troopers responded to multiple reports of disturbances in the Chevy Court area prior to and after the 8 p.m. concert by A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie. The Solvay Fire Department assisted Troopers with removing 30 teens from the roof of a restroom building located in the rear of Chevy Court. A record crowd of more than 40,000 people was reported at the concert. Following the concert, a large number of individuals migrated to the Midway area. Troopers responded to the area and dispersed numerous fights. State Police requested assistance from local and county law enforcement agencies for a large disturbance at the Byrne Dairy located at State Fair Boulevard and Bridge Street. Police arrested three people: Joseph P. Fish, 24, from Oneida, NY for Resisting Arrest. Wayne G. Kimball, 25, from Rome, NY for Resisting Arrest and Disorderly Conduct. Yakua I. Banks, 29, from Cortland, NY for Resisting Arrest and Obstructing Governmental Administration. The 13-day fair ends Monday night with a performance by former One Direction singer Niall Horan.