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Orange County, N.Y. (July 25, 2025) – Orange County’s attractions, craft beverage spots, and scenic landscapes draw visitors from across the region and beyond. Now, with a new partnership with Wheel the World, Orange County Tourism & Film is working to ensure people of all abilities can experience everything the county has to offer—from outdoor adventures to local food and family-friendly activities.

Site Improvements Include Expanded Waterfront Activities and the New Perro & Poni Restaurant Coming Soon

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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the grand opening of the $11 million Wilkeson Pointe improvements project with “Perro & Poni” restaurant coming soon at Buffalo’s Outer Harbor. Working within an approximate seven-acre site, the area between water’s edge at Wilkeson Pointe and the nearby Fuhrmann Boulevard entrance underwent a renovation to expand access to the waterfront site and enhance the visitor experience. A new restaurant, operated by the team behind South Buffalo’s popular Dog & Pony Saloon, is coming soon with a relaxing beer garden, featuring sand seating areas as well as a patio deck and gorgeous views of the water.

July 31–August 24, 2025: Featuring 2001: A Space Odyssey, Top Gun, Days of Thunder, North by Northwest, and Ryan Coogler’s Sinners

Astoria, New York (July 24, 2025) — Museum of the Moving Image and MUBI will present the tenth edition of See It Big: 70mm, New York City’s only annual 70mm film festival, which takes place in the Astoria museum’s grand Sumner M. Redstone Theater each summer. Running July 31–August 24, the series features a thrilling selection of classic and contemporary titles, opening with Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey, a film that influenced the architecture of the Museum lobby and Redstone Theater and whose prescient depiction of A.I. has only become more relevant; the action blockbusters Top Gun and Days of Thunder, directed by Tony Scott and starring Tom Cruise; Alfred Hitchcock’s classic thriller North by Northwest; and Ryan Coogler’s horror blockbuster Sinners.

Daily Train Service Allows Fairgoers a Convenient and Cost-Effective Way to Travel to Upstate New York’s Largest Agricultural and Entertainment Extravaganza

Governor Kathy Hochul, in conjunction 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 premier summer events.

Queens, NY – Festival of Cinema NYC returns to the Regal UA Midway in Forest Hills for the 9th edition of the popular Queens-based film festival, running from August 1-10. The festival opens with Oliver Kolker and Hernan Findling’s uplifting Argentinian music-filled drama I Had the Heart (Tuve el Corazon) and closes with the East Coast premiere of Scout and Doug Purdy’s festival hit Pilgrim.

Governor's Cup Presented to Rose Hill Vineyards from Long Island

Weis Vineyards from the Finger Lakes Named Winery of the Year

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the winners of the 39th Annual New York Wine Classic, a nationally recognized competition highlighting the best of New York's wine industry. Rose Hill Vineyards from Long Island earned the prestigious Governor’s Cup for their exceptional 2019 Clarity Cabernet Sauvignon while Weis Vineyards was awarded Winery of the Year in recognition of their outstanding performance across multiple categories. This is the second consecutive year and the third time overall that Weis Vineyards has Winery of the Year. The winners were announced this evening during a special live virtual event hosted by the New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF).

8^th Annual fundraiser event featuring unlimited access to food and rides to raise money to support the Long Island community and scholarships

Farmingdale, NY - Adventureland, Long Island’s most popular amusement park, offering family fun for everyone since 1962, is excited to announce its annual Helping Hands Foundation Friends & Family V.I.P. event will take place Friday, September 5, 2025, from 6pm-10pm (doors open at 5:30pm). This event raises thousands of dollars to help Long Islanders. The event is open to the public; anyone can purchase a ticket to attend and support the fundraiser (individual tickets are $175pp).

Brooklyn, NY (July 13th, 2025) – The Greenpoint Film Festival (GFF) is back with its most daring lineup yet, transforming the streets of Brooklyn into a global stage for groundbreaking cinema. From August 6th to 10th, 2025, filmmakers, artists, and audiences will converge for five days of must-see premieres, provocative discussions, and unforgettable moments—all under the festival’s signature banner of independent vision and community passion.