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(Michelle Gabel | mgabel@syracuse.com)

Syracuse, N.Y. -- Upstate Medical University will give away 800 children's bike helmets 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in the Science and Industry Building at the New York State Fair.

Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Bike helmet safety education will be provided by medical professionals from Upstate's trauma and pediatric neurosurgery departments. Child will sign "contracts" committing to safe biking behavior.