The Beat

New York, NY (May 29, 2025)  – HB – New York’s newest nightlife hotspot – will officially open by June 2025. Perched atop a 37th floor Penthouse in Midtown Manhattan, the new sky bar concept boasts panoramic views of Manhattan, indoor and al fresco rooftop seating areas, handcrafted cocktails, and a menu of shareable plates in a sleek yet convivial atmosphere. HB is located at 346 West 40th Street on the 37th Floor.

Live Performance offerings all day during Belmont Stakes weekend

Saturday, June 7th, 2025, at Round Lake Auditorium

With Investment and vision for its next century of operation

Commitment to Waterway Ensures a Thriving Destination for Recreation, Tourism, Economic Development, Commerce and Culture

Official Erie Canal Bicentennial Commemorative Poster Available Here 

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced New York State is continuing to invest in the New York State Canal system through a $50 million allocation in the FY 2026 Enacted Budget as the Erie Canal’s Bicentennial navigation season begins. The capital funding secured through the state, the second in two years, builds upon the annual investment into the waterway’s core operation and maintenance by the New York Power Authority and New York State Canal Corporation, and supports the vision put forth by the Canal Recreationway Commission in the recently published Canal Recreationway 2050 Plan.

Weeksville Heritage Center and Black-Owned Brooklyn present 29 Black chefs and eateries for their fourth annual celebration of culture and cuisine

Brooklyn, N.Y. - The Juneteenth Food Festival, Central Brooklyn’s annual celebration of Black food and culture, returns to the campus of Weeksville Heritage Center on Thursday, June 19, from 12-8 pm. A collaboration between Weeksville Heritage Center, a historic site and cultural institution, and the digital publication Black-Owned Brooklyn, the event will showcase a curated lineup of 29 local Black food businesses offering diverse and delicious culinary concepts.

Southampton, NY — The Village of Southampton is proud to announce that Cooper’s Beach has been named the #1 beach in the United States by coastal expert Dr. Stephen Leatherman, also known as “Dr. Beach,” in his prestigious annual ranking of the nation’s top beaches.

Ticonderoga, NY (May 28, 2025) – The Ticonderoga Area will be filled with live music this summer as the Ticonderoga Festival Guild, the Town of Crown Point, the Town of Hague, the Town of Moriah, and Ticonderoga Area Farmers Market as well as at numerous event committees and businesses host music events throughout the season.

Comprehensive Marketing Effort Includes New Domestic and International Advertising, an I LOVE NY Mobile Marketing Tour, and Continued Industry Relations Efforts To Promote Visitation

New Ads Can Be Viewed Here and Here

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of I LOVE NY's new integrated summer tourism and travel campaign, highlighted by two new ads running through August across New York State, and in traditional drive markets including Canada. This includes advertising across broadcast, streaming and social platforms, and showcases some of the attractions and activities available. The summer campaign also includes I LOVE NY's largest mobile marketing tour ever, and additional complementary travel industry efforts to promote visitation to the State's 11 diverse vacation regions.