The Beat

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.

Cortland, NY – Experience Cortland is thrilled to announce the relaunch of the Cortland County Ice Cream Trail, showcasing 11 stops across the county, inviting ice cream enthusiasts to embark on a tasty journey through our charming county. Developed over seven years ago, this sweet tradition is revitalized with fresh excitement and a revamped experience for all.

Newburgh, NY (May 16, 2024) – During Memorial Day weekend, in honor of those who serve(d) in the US Military, come to Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site for these special activities: 

The lecture, From Badge of Military Merit to Purple Heart, will be presented on Saturday, May 25^th at 2pm.  General George Washington, while headquartered in Newburgh, created the Badge of Military Merit on August 7^th, 1782.

Tickets on sale this Friday at 10:00AM

Lewiston, NY – As part of Artpark’s 50th Anniversary Season, TESLA: “Keepin’ It Real” Tour will rock the Artpark Mainstage Theater, on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 7:00PM with special guest Kurt Deimer. This concert is presented by Live Nation & Artpark.

“Color Pointes” – June 21-23
Performances Take Place on Three Evenings at The Mark O’Donnell Theater at the Entertainment Community Fund Arts Center, 160 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn

NEW YORK, NY – Thelma Hill Performing Arts Center (THPAC) will present its 48^th annual June Dance Festival – “Color Pointes” – on June 21, 22 and 23 in The Mark O’Donnell Theater at the Entertainment Community Fund Arts Center at 160 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn. Building on THPAC’s mission over nearly a half century, “Color Pointes” will feature contemporary and classical ballet companies and choreographers of color.

Chautauqua County, N.Y. – As the summer vacation season begins in Chautauqua County in western New York state, attractions celebrate historic anniversaries and longtime family favorites open for the year. The Chautauqua-Lake Erie Region offers beautiful natural spaces comprised of five lakes, numerous waterways, multi-use trails, unique festivals and attractions drawing visitors from across the country.

The historic pool opens in time for Memorial Day and the Belmont Stakes

Saratoga Springs, NY – The Victoria Pool at Saratoga Spa State Park will open early this year on May 25, aligning with Memorial Day weekend and the 156^th Belmont Stakes on June 8. Operating hours for the pool will be from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday until its daily opening on June 29. This is the earliest opening of the Victoria Pool since the COVID-19 pandemic. …

Farmingdale, NY – This Memorial Day Weekend kicks off the American Airpower Museum’s summer with our “Legends of Airpower WWII Warbirds,” and their performance in the Bethpage Federal Credit Union Jones Beach Air Show.  AAM’s legendary warbirds including the WWII B-25 Mitchell bomber, North American P-51D Mustang, Grumman TBM-3E Avenger Torpedo Bomber, and Curtiss P-40M Warhawk “Flying Tiger,” will take to the skies over Republic Airport on Friday, May 24th, (practice day) plus Saturday to Sunday, May 25th/26th, for the Jones Beach Air Show.