NEWSLETTERJun 26, 2025
Hometown Brooklyn Pickleball Team to Play in Four Matches at MLP New York
Brooklyn Pickleball Team to Host Open Practice and Media Availability at SPORTIME Randall’s Island, Thursday, June 12, Starting at 10 a.m. ET
Brooklyn, NY, June 9, 2025 — Major League Pickleball (MLP presented by DoorDash) and the Brooklyn Pickleball Team (BKPT) - a Premier Level MLP franchise - are proud to announce that MLP New York will be hosted at SPORTIME Randall’s Island, July 3-6.
Greene County, N.Y. - The Greene County Legislature is proud to announce the official opening of its new visitor center taking place on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 11AM.
“This major development project began well before I came to work for Greene County” notes James Hannahs, Director of Economic Development, Tourism & Planning. “In 2016, then Deputy County Administrator Warren Hart and then Executive Director of the Greene County IDA, Rene VanSchaack worked closely with the Greene County Legislature to acquire long underutilized properties with great potential on both the east and west sides of the NYS Thruway at Exit 21 in Catskill.”…
Revered Chef Nino Coniglio of Williamsburg Pizza and Coniglio’s in Morristown, NJ opens a new restaurant with the oldest coal oven in America
New York, N.Y. – Lucky Charlie, the new pizza restaurant and bar from award-winning chef Nino Coniglio (Williamsburg Pizza, Coniglios), is opening on June 27 in Bushwick, Brooklyn at 254 Irving Ave., between Bleecker and Menahan. The restaurant, which is home to the oldest coal oven in America, is inspired by New York pizzerias of the 1920s and Nino’s Sicilian heritage, and features a selection of pizzas that highlight Italian-imported ingredients, alongside a seasonally-rotating menu of meat, seafood, and oven-baked pasta dishes.
New York’s most beloved open-air food and culture festival announces its final season before sunsetting in October 2025
Bronx, NY — After eight groundbreaking years of redefining community, flavor, and open-air celebration in the Bronx, the Bronx Night Market will take its final bow this fall. The 2025 season will mark the last run for this historic market, with five final events at Fordham Plaza beginning June 28 and closing with an epic farewell on October 25.
Alexandria Bay, NY – The Thousand Islands Bridge Authority proudly announces that Boldt Castle on Heart Island will for the first time ever be illuminated in red after dark on Tuesday, July 1, in observance of Canada Day. This display aligns with a statewide effort to recognize Canada Day, commemorating the country's founding in 1867 when three colonies united to form Canada.
Dinosaurs, Art, STEM, Theater & Waterplay — All at Affordable Prices
Garden City, N.Y. - This summer, Long Island Children's Museum invites families to dive into a world of daily discoveries with exciting activities ranging from dinosaur explorations to creative art projects, STEM challenges and interactive theater performances. The Museum's programming calendar is designed for families seeking enriching, hands-on activities to keep kids engaged and entertained throughout the summer. LICM offers a welcoming space where parents and children can explore, learn and create together — providing activity options to keep kids engaged all summer long.
Clayton, NY – The Antique Boat Museum (ABM) invites you to experience the 2025 1000 Islands Concours d’Elegance, a celebration of automotive excellence and riverfront charm, on Saturday, June 28, at ABM’s picturesque campus in Clayton, New York.
Liberty, NY (June 24, 2025) — The Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association (SCVA), Sullivan County’s Destination Marketing Organization (DMO), is excited to mark the 50-day milestone of Michael Martelon’s leadership as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Since his appointment by a unanimous vote of the SCVA Board of Directors, Michael has quickly immersed himself in every facet of the organization, laying the groundwork for a bold new chapter in strategic tourism marketing and destination development.
Prehistoric, animatronic beasts will inhabit Harpursville this summer
Harpursville, N.Y. (June 23, 2025) – Broome County is in the midst of a heat wave, but things are about to seriously cool down in Harpursville! By the week’s end, guests at Animal Adventure Park will be embarking on an extraordinary journey back in time, to the magnificent Ice Age, with extraordinary creatures that vanished from the world long ago!…
Cape Vincent, N.Y. – The Cape Vincent Chamber of Commerce will host its 17th annual Oktoberfest in downtown Cape Vincent on the Village Green. The event takes place September 27th starting at 12pm and ending at 5pm. A German band and dancers will entertain for the day with German cuisine being served by the Cape Vincent Fire Department.
