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This summer, see two collections of Fleischer Studios cartoons in the galleries and a special screening of silent cartoons with live music on July 12

Astoria, New York (July 8, 2025) — Superman, Betty Boop, and Popeye were among the popular characters first animated for the big screen by Max and Dave Fleischer. This summer, Museum of the Moving Image will present programs of newly restored cartoons by Fleischer Studios in its galleries and in a special screening featuring live music and a panel discussion on July 12.

Guinness World Record Holder for Oldest Working Female Comedian in The World

July 31 at 7pm on D’yan’s 91st Birthday

New York, N.Y. - 90 year old D’yan Forest, the Guinness World Record Holder for Oldest Working Female Comedian in the World, will premiere her new solo show D’yan Forest: A Gefilte Fish Out of Water at the iconic Joe’s Pub on Thursday, July 31st at 7pm (doors open at 6pm). The evening will coincide with D’yans 91st birthday.

Stony Brook, N.Y. — The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) recently announced the lineup of films to be screened and the expected guests at its first-ever LIMEHOF Music Documentary Film Festival, taking place August 8^th-10^th. The festival will be held at LIMEHOF’s Stony Brook location (97 Main Street, Stony Brook, NY) and will begin at 11 a.m. and runs into the evening each day. Check this web page for the full schedule.

Auburn, NY (July 8, 2025) – Schweinfurth Art Center in Auburn and Stone Quarry Art Park in Cazenovia collaborated this summer to create three exhibits that share themes around the rich and complicated histories contained with materials, landscapes, and nature.

Utica, NY (July 8, 2025) – Adirondack Railroad is bringing the joy of the holiday season early with its Christmas in July promotion, offering passengers $10.00 off tickets for The Polar Express™. Running from November 14 through December 21, 2025, this beloved train ride departs from Utica's Union Station and takes guests on a magical journey to the North Pole.

New York City's Largest Dance Music Festival Set to Electrify Randall's Island Across 2 Stages 

New York, NY (July 8, 2025) – ​​Global dance music phenomenon John Summit introduces Experts Only Festival NYC, a groundbreaking two-day live music event set to take over Randall’s Island on September 20 & 21 in partnership with Medium Rare, Relentless Beats, and EMW. Poised to become the largest dance music festival in NYC, Experts Only Festival is anticipated to draw 50,000 enthusiastic fans across two days. Single day or weekend tickets will be available beginning this Friday July 11 at 10:00AM EST starting at just $119.99, pre-register for tickets now at: expertsonlyfest.com …

The Great New York State Fair to Begin Wednesday, August 20 Through Labor Day, September 1  

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that admission and parking for The 2025 Great New York State Fair went on sale today. Packed with value, a single admission ticket costs $8 and includes access to all grounds entertainment and the Chevrolet Music Series, while parking costs $12. In addition, a Frequent Fairgoer ticket option is available for $25. Admission remains free for those aged 65 and older along with children 12 years old and under, continuing to ensure that The Fair is one of the most affordable fairs in the nation, providing an accessible space for the whole family to get offline and get outside.

Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (July 2, 2025) – Saratoga Casino Hotel and Saratoga Harness Horseperson’s Association are excited to announce Sunset Saturdays – weekly summer events featuring live harness racing, food trucks, and activities for the whole family to enjoy. The excitement kicks off July 5 and runs every Saturday through August 23 from 6pm-9pm.

Beacon, NY - The Bannerman Castle Trust is pleased to present their Inaugural Robert Burns Supper on historic Bannerman Island, Friday, July 25th from 5:30-11:00 pm. In recognition of Francis Bannerman’s Scottish Heritage and in remembrance of the Bard of Scotland Robert Burns (1759-1796), this very special fundraiser dinner event includes extraordinary food, music, poetry and conviviality for just 44 attendees. All proceeds support ongoing preservation efforts on Bannerman Island.

Multi-Million Dollar Project Creates 12 New Full-time Jobs, Retains 55 Existing Employees

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Empire State Development (ESD) announced the grand reopening of the historic White Inn located at 52 E. Main Street in the Village of Fredonia. The White Inn dates to 1868 and retains much of the architectural integrity that makes it iconic in the region. The multi-million-dollar project restored the previously vacant building into a full service upper-scale hotel with 24-rooms, lounge, entertainment, and event space. The goal of the project was to bring guests the modern amenities of an upscale stay, while preserving the Victorian Era charm that the original White Inn became known for over more than a century ago.