The Beat

Farmingdale, NY, - Long Island’s Vietnam War veterans will receive the Vietnam 50th Anniversary Commemorative Medal in a solemn ceremony signifying the official end of United States involvement in the Vietnam War.  Conducted by the Long Island Air and Space Forces Association and hosted by the American Airpower Museum, the ceremony takes place on Saturday, May 11, 2024, starting at 11:30 a.m., and honors 30 local veterans who served in all branches of the U.S. Military during the Vietnam War period.

North Tonawanda, N.Y. — The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum has unveiled its new exhibit Phantom of the Brass Era: The Herschell-Spillman Motor Company. During a grand opening for the exhibit on April 18th, the museum also announced the acquisition of a 1923 Standard Sedanette automobile with an intact H-S V-8.

Saratoga Springs, N.Y. — Nine new members have been elected to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. The class of 2024 is comprised of jockey Joel Rosario and racehorses Gun Runner (KY) and Justify (KY) in the contemporary category; jockey Abe Hawkins and racehorses Aristides (KY) and Lecomte (KY) have been selected by the Pre-1900 Historic Review Committee; and Harry F. Guggenheim, Clement L. Hirsch, and Joe Hirsch were chosen by the Pillars of the Turf Committee. Rosario, Gun Runner, and Justify were all elected in their first year of eligibility.

Launching multi-year initiative, REAL TIME REVOLUTION™

1774 For the Good of the King’s Service, May 4-5, 2024

Ticonderoga, N.Y. --Join Fort Ticonderoga as we introduce the 2024 daily visitation season with a lively two-day living history event For the Good of the King’s Service on Saturday and Sunday, May 4 & 5. Fort Ticonderoga kicks off REAL TIME REVOLUTION™ with a full-scale recreation of its British Garrison, 250 years to the day back in 1774. Discover daily life for British soldiers and their families in 1774, with activities including gardening, shoemaking, tailoring, and boatbuilding.

New Paltz, NY – Just as Historic Huguenot Street (HHS) wraps up a major three-year project funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to conserve and digitize over 24,000 pages of New Paltz’s earliest documents, they received notification of a second grant of $349,956 from the federal agency to expand and complete the ambitious project. 

Staatsburgh, N.Y.  (4/24/24) — On Saturday, May 18 at 2 p.m. and Saturday, May 25 at 11 a.m., Staatsburgh’s curator, Dr. Maria Reynolds, will offer a special tour called “A Closer Look: A Curator-Guided Exploration of the Hidden & Hard-to-See.” The tour will showcase all things French, including French styles, objects, furniture, and architecture in the house. Visitors will see some of the most interesting items in Staatsburgh’s remarkable collection. …

New York, N.Y. - (April 25, 2024) - Musical Theatre Factory (MTF), a vibrant organization dedicated to developing new musicals for collective liberation, centering artists who love to party in the margins in a community free from commercial pressures, is thrilled to announce the Community Honorees and artist line-up for its upcoming 10th Anniversary event, The Factory Function. The event will take place on May 20th at THC NYC: The House of Cannabis, bringing together artists, industry professionals, and arts enthusiasts to celebrate creativity, inclusivity, and community over the past decade of development.

Plattsburgh, N.Y. - As spring blossoms across Clinton County, the Clinton County Historical Association (CCHA) invites you to embark on a captivating journey through time. From trains to cigars, early tourists to town histories, our May lineup promises an enriching blend of heritage and discovery.

Wednesday, May 8

Mumford, April 26, 2024 – Opening on Wednesday, May 8, a new multi-media exhibit in Genesee Country Village & Museum’s John L. Wehle Gallery will explore the concept of the American rural cemetery. Rather than gloomy or frightening space, exhibit posits the institution of the rural cemetery as a social center with a living ecosystem – a place for scenic respite.

New Solar Array to Advance Governor Hochul’s Goal to Transition State Park to 100 Percent Renewable Energy by 2030

New Warming Hut Provides Place for Visitors to Take a Break While Hiking, Picnicking or a Day of Winter Sports in the Park

Indian Ladder Trail is Open to the Public for Earth Day, the Earliest Opening on Record

To celebrate Earth Day, Governor Kathy Hochul today highlighted the dedication of John Boyd Thacher State Park in Albany County as a National Natural Landmark and announced $3.9 million in improvements to bolster the park’s environmental stewardship and recreational facilities. The park will construct a new $2.5 million solar array that will provide carbon-free sustainable power to Parks. The park also broke ground on a new $1.4 million warming hut to serve year-round visitors to the Hop Field picnic area and trailhead.