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Farmingdale, NY – American Airpower Museum is proud to co-host with Honor Flight Long Island, the August 1, 2026 reunion of 46 veterans who took a free Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. on May 2, 2026.  These Long Island heroes visited their military memorials, commiserated with fellow veterans and exchanged stories.  Honor Flight’s mission is to honor fellow Long Islanders who served in the Armed Forces of the United States, by providing these free one-day trips to D.C.

Saratoga Springs, N.Y. — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will present several events throughout August coinciding with the Saratoga Race Course meeting. For a complete list of events and more details, please visit the Museum website at racingmuseum.org.

Osceola, N.Y. – The North American Fiddlers Hall of Fame and Museum, 1121 Comins Road, Osceola NY, welcomes Adam Boyce of W. Windsor VT as the featured performer during the FREE concert on Sunday, August 2, 2026 from 2:00-5:00 pm.

A lifelong musician, Adam took fiddle lessons from the legendary traditional “Yankee” fiddler, Harold “Chuck”  Luce.  Adam played fiddle and piano with Harold for contra/square dances and other occasions for some 20 years, and has been called Luce’s foremost disciple.

Record visitation and national recognition fuel an extraordinary summer at one of America's most significant Revolutionary War sites

Ticonderoga, N.Y. — Fort Ticonderoga is entering August on extraordinary momentum. Named the Best Living History in America for the nation's 250th anniversary by USA Today 10Best and recognized by The New York Times, Travel + Leisure, Smithsonian Magazine, and Fodor's, the site is welcoming record-breaking visitation this summer as REAL TIME REVOLUTION® brings the fight for independence back to life — in real time, on the ground where it happened, 250 years later to the day. For families planning late-summer visits, Fort Ticonderoga now unveils its signature Heroic Corn Maze, opening July 25, alongside a full season of immersive programs, premium experiences, and daily adventures running through October 25.

Daily Train Service Offers Convenient and Cost-Effective Way for Fairgoers To Travel to Upstate New York’s Largest Agricultural and Entertainment Event

Governor Kathy Hochul, in collaboration with Amtrak and the New York State Department of Transportation, today announced that tickets are now on sale for direct train service to and from The Great New York State Fair. Daily train service allows State Fair visitors a safe, convenient and environmentally friendly travel option to experience one of New York’s signature summer events.

SPAC Hosts Annual Philadelphia Orchestra “PlayIN” on Amphitheater Stage for Local Musicians

Thursday, August 20 @ 12:45 P.M.

Saratoga Springs, NY— Back by popular demand is The Philadelphia Orchestra “PlayIN” on SPAC’s iconic stage Thursday, August 20 at 12:45 p.m. Trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, and tuba players of all ages, levels, and abilities are invited onstage to join Philadelphia Orchestra musicians for a shared music making event.

Rochester, N.Y. – Step inside Rochester's skyline and journey across three centuries of extraordinary architecture during The Landmark Society's 2026 Inside Downtown Tour, taking place Saturday and Sunday, September 12 & 13.

Series presents Nosky's Baroque Band with trumpet soloist Steve Marquardt

Program includes music by Corelli, Bach, Telemann, and Torelli

New York, N.Y. - On Tuesday, August 4 at 7:30 pm, Naumburg Orchestral Concerts welcomes Nosky's Baroque Band back to the Naumburg Bandshell in Central Park (mid-park at 72nd St.) for its season finale with baroque trumpet soloist Steve Marquardt. The concert is free and will be broadcast live and streamed on WQXR radio.

Spanning more than 34,000 square feet, the destination will bring together a unique mix of local restaurant offerings, retail, and services on Manhattan's West Side

Additional renderings linked here

New York, N.Y.  (July 21, 2026) - Brookfield Properties is proud to unveil The Market Hall at Manhattan West, an elevated, multi-concept dining destination, to one of New York City’s most dynamic neighborhoods. Spanning two levels, The Market Hall combines thoughtful design with a vibrant atmosphere, bringing together a curated collection of exceptional new food and beverage concepts, including a rooftop terrace bar. Accessible from both 10th Avenue and the Manhattan West Plaza, The Market Hall will bring a premier dining experience to Manhattan’s West Side.

21,000 Plants in Place and 4,000 More Added Over the Summer

Spectacular perennial garden to open October 17 will provide visitors with unique experiences throughout the seasons

Oyster Bay, NY - Planting Fields Foundation will open its new Oudolf Garden on October 17, the latest landscape addition to the historic property and the most important enhancement since the 1930s when the Olmsted Brothers completed their work on site. Internationally acclaimed landscape designer Piet Oudolf is renowned for his innovative practice integrating sustainability, resilience, ecology, biodiversity, and beauty. He is the leading proponent of the pioneering “New Perennial” movement, cultivating perennials and grasses chosen for their seasonal offerings, structure, and color.