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Yonkers, NY (May 7, 2024) —The Hudson River Museum is proud to announce it was awarded a prestigious grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Museums for America. Museums for America supports projects that strengthen the ability of individual museums to benefit the public by providing high-quality, inclusive learning experiences, by addressing community needs through partnerships and collaborations, and by preserving and providing access to the collections entrusted to their care. The Hudson River Museum is one of 122 projects nationwide that were funded through this year’s Museums for America program.

Hyde Park, N.Y. -- The Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site and the FDR Presidential Library and Museum will host a series of free, public events over Memorial Day Weekend, from Saturday, May 25 through Monday, May 27, 2024.

WORLD WAR II ENCAMPMENT & MILITARY DISPLAYS

On Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26, the The Duffle Bag of Patterson, New York, will present a weekend of historic military displays and a World War II encampment on the Roosevelt Library's front lawn.

VisitNYC.com's new website aims to help individuals explore New York City like a local.

New York, N.Y. – The newly launched VisitNYC.com website is tailored to a diverse range of visitors, including solo travelers, couples, and families. This site enables individuals to plan and book an all-encompassing New York City adventure. They can conveniently secure a spot at the newest Broadway show or book a tranquil hotel room.

Access to 2000-acres of Historic Adventure, Boat Tours, Breathtaking Gardens, Family Programs, New Exhibits, & More!

This must-see destination is open Tuesday-Sunday May 4-October 27, 2024

Ticonderoga, N.Y. -- Experience the blend of history and natural beauty like nowhere else when you visit Fort Ticonderoga! Explore 2000-acres of America’s most historic landscape, located on the shores of Lake Champlain, nestled between New York’s Adirondack & Vermont’s Green Mountains. Create lasting memories as you embark on an unforgettable adventure that spans centuries, defined a continent, and helped forge a nation.

Ithaca, NY—The Finger Lakes Land Trust announced the addition of ten new locations to its outdoor recreation web site, GoFingerLakes.org. Go Finger Lakes is offered as a free public service to help residents and visitors discover the best locations in the region for hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, canoeing, cross-country skiing, and other outdoor activities.

The newest one person show by the renowned comedian/political humorist

Previews begin May 2, Opens May 12, Performances run Thursdays - Sundays through June 2

Orange County, N.Y. -- A night at the drive-in movies is not just a nostalgic memory in Orange County, N.Y.

The classic slice of Americana is a beloved experience enjoyed nightly by many when the weather turns mild. Two drive-in locations in Orange County offer opportunities to see movies under the stars – the Warwick Drive-In in Warwick and the Fair Oaks Drive-In in Middletown.

Marc Hom’s retrospective exhibition at Fenimore Art Museum in Cooperstown includes a trove of masterfully achieved portraits featuring Anne Hathaway, Miley Cyrus, Angelina Jolie, Taylor Swift, and many others

An outdoor portion of the exhibition features 28 eleven-foot-high studio portraits mounted on frames that rotate in the wind—overlooking Otsego Lake

Cooperstown, NY — Danish photographer Marc Hom is recognized for his iconic portraits of some of the most recognized faces in the world. Over his decades-long career, he has artistically captured the likeness of Hollywood and cultural elites such as Anne Hathaway, Miley Cyrus, Angelina Jolie, Taylor Swift, King Frederik X of Denmark, and a seemingly endless list of notable names.

An Annual Celebration of LGBTQIA+ Pride 

New York. NY (May 1, 2024)  – Continuing its 50th Anniversary celebration, New York City’s oldest and longest producing LGBTQIA+ theater company TOSOS (Artistic Director Mark Finley) has announced its TOSOS@50 Pride Party. The event will be held on May 20, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Red Eye NY, 355 West 41^st Street (just East of Ninth Avenue) in New York City.

146 Volunteerism Events Scheduled at Parks, Historic Sites, and other Public Lands Across NYS for Centennial Celebration

In 2024, the NYS Parks System celebrates its Centennial Year. With the vast growth in visitorship experienced since the pandemic—84+ million in 2023 alone—service to our public lands is more important than ever. Volunteer organizations and site managers are making final preparations for the 13th annual I Love My Park Day to be held on May 4, 2024.