The Beat

Works by Carolyn Chen and Sam Pluta, Plus a World Premiere by Eric Wubbels

New York, NY (May 21, 2024) — New York City-based new music collective, Wet Ink Ensemble, concludes its 25th anniversary season with a spring chamber music concert featuring works by composers Carolyn Chen, Eric Wubbels, and Sam Pluta, alongside a duo performance by Peter Evans and Sam Pluta on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. at St. Peter’s Chelsea.

Scheduled for Thursday, June 6 at 7:00 p.m.

Utica, N.Y. –Journey behind the scenes and explore the best-kept secrets hidden in storage at Oneida County History Center. These tours offer a rare and intimate peek into seldom-seen museum collections. Tickets are $10 for History Center members and $15 for non-members. Space is limited. Advanced ticket purchase is recommended.

Iconic Lake Placid resort impresses magazine readers as the best property north of the Catskills and one of the elites in the entire state

Lake Placid, N.Y. - The discerning readers of Travel + Leisure magazine have spoken, and once again, they have placed the AAA Four Diamond Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa in their top 500 hotels around the world (May 2024 issue). It is the only property listed within the vast Adirondack Park in Upstate New York, and the lone Lake Placid resort in the reader rankings.

Free, all-ages dance party at Pier 3 at Brooklyn Bridge Park

May 22, 2024 (Brooklyn, NY) — Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy will present the Big Summer Pride Twirl on Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 4:00pm to 9:00pm, part of the Conservancy’s Big Summer Get Down series. This free, all-ages dance party celebrates Brooklyn Pride, and is held at Pier 3 Plaza at Brooklyn Bridge Park.

Glens Falls, NY - The Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council (LARAC) presents Show IV: Where We Are, featuring painter Susan Hoffer and ceramicist Zena Verda Pesta. The exhibit opens on Friday, May 24 with a reception from 5-7pm and runs to June 26.

Narrated Boat Cruises, and Student Engagement

Maritime Trades available daily Tuesday-Sunday, Carillon Boat Tours starting May 24, 2024

Ticonderoga, N.Y. -- Fort Ticonderoga celebrates National Maritime Day, May 22, with a new 2024 historic boat building program and narrated boat tours aboard the 60 ft Carillon Boat on Lake Champlain. The maritime trades program is available daily Tuesday-Sunday throughout the season. The Carillon boat tours will begin on May 24^th and run through October.

Funding to Support Comprehensive Security Upgrades at State Parks and Campgrounds

Security Enhancements to Include Improvements to Fencing and Lighting As Well As Camera and License Plate Recognition Installations 

Governor Hochul Also Launches Junior Ranger Public Safety Campaign to Remind Kids of the Importance of Personal Safety 

Campaign Signage Images Available Here  

Governor Kathy Hochul today highlighted up to $53 million secured in the FY 2025 Enacted Budget to improve public safety at New York State Parks. This funding will support future security upgrades at State Parks and campgrounds, including improvements to fencing and lighting as well as the installation of security cameras and license plate recognition systems.

NYC’s Iconic Sightseeing Boat Tour Welcomes Guests for a Summer of Fun Along the Hudson

NEW YORK, NY – Get ready to sail the Hudson all summer long with Circle Line’s latest line up, offering unforgettable experiences aboard NYC’s iconic boat cruises. Whether you’re looking to create memories with friends, level up your trip to NYC, dance the night away, or enjoy the sights with your pup, Circle Line is here to make this your best summer yet.