Albany, NY - On Saturday, September 16, 2023 a team birding competition will take place from 6 am - 12 pm, culminating in an awards luncheon at the Discovery Center at 195 New Karner Road in Albany. Birdwatchers of all skill levels are invited to participate from novice to expert, teams are available for birding throughout the preserve as well as sit and spot teams.
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Redesigned house tours are now offered at Preservation Long Island properties in Lloyd Harbor, Setauket and Sag Harbor
Cold Spring Harbor, NY (May, 31, 2023) — Preservation Long Island is delighted to announce that for the first time in three years all three Preservation Long Island owned historic properties in Suffolk County are open for the season through October 2023. With the enlistment of a new interpretive team of Museum Educators, trained volunteers, and redesigned tours, each house preserves extraordinary examples of early American architecture and design and showcases the diverse stories of Long Islanders connected to the sites.
Battle of the Cones Underway In The Adirondacks
Jul 19, 2023
Lake Placid, NY (July 19, 2023) - The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) is thrilled to announce the return of its “Battle of the Cones”, a summer showdown to determine the most popular and best Adirondack ice cream stand. In 2022, The Windchill Factory in Ticonderoga captured the title and associated bragging rights. As a result of that successful contest, it became clear that “Battle of the Cones” needed to become an annual summertime tradition, just like the ice cream stands themselves; this summer, the Adirondacks’ ice cream stands are ready. …
Tickets on sale Fri., Jul. 18
Waterloo, N.Y. – Two shows have been added to del Lago Resort & Casino’s fall lineup: Aerosmith tribute band Draw the Line will take the Vine Showroom stage Sat., Sept. 23; and Central New York’s Hard Promises returns for Petty Fest X, a Tom Petty tribute show, Sat., Oct. 14. Both shows take place at 8:00 p.m., and tickets go on sale this Fri., Jul. 18 at 10:00 a.m. More information can be found at: dellagoresort.com/entertainment/#upcoming-events.
Queensbury, NY — Southern Adirondack Independent Living Center (SAIL) is excited to announce that they will be hosting an ADA/Unity Day event on Wednesday, July 26th, 2023 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at their Queensbury Campus located at 71 Glenwood Avene, Queensbury, New York 12801.
New 30-foot Tiki Boat adds New Level of Comfort
Lake George, NY — Tiki Tours has added a new 30-foot tiki pontoon boat to its fleet. The second boat allows Tiki Tours to offer more trips to meet the growing demand for unique experiences for family reunions, wedding parties, corporate outings, birthday celebrations, and more. This spacious vessel with a capacity for 16 people (and dogs) also adds a new level of comfort to these tours on Lake George.
Governor Announces Start of I LOVE NY Summer of Hip Hop in Celebration of Genre's 50th Anniversary
Jul 19, 2023
Unveils Statewide Roster of Events, Concerts, and Exhibitions Hosted in Partnership with New York State to Commemorate Hip Hop's Birth in the Bronx
Launches "Hip Hop 50 Live at Yankee Stadium" Ticket Sweepstakes; New Yorkers Can Enter for a Chance to Win a VIP Experience for Two Here
I LOVE NY Launches Website and Digital Marketing Campaign Promoting Hip Hop Programming and Landmarks
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the start of the I LOVE NY Summer of Hip Hop, a statewide commemoration of the genre's 50th anniversary on August 11, 2023. Hosted in partnership with renowned cultural organizations including Lincoln Center and The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, the I LOVE NY Summer of Hip Hop will feature a line-up of concerts, exhibitions, performances, and other family-friendly programming across the State.
Battery powered, all terrain Action Trackchair © makes trails accessible to all
Cortland, NY - Lime Hollow Nature Center has just become only the 2nd nature center in all of NY State to offer the Action Trackchair, a battery-powered, all terrain “wheelchair” designed to make trails accessible for people with mobility challenges, thanks to a donation from the JM Murray Foundation. Except this chair doesn’t have wheels, it has tracks similar to a tank which can easily traverse uneven terrain and take people deep onto the trails which meander through 600 acres of forests, fields, streams, and unique geological features.
New Paltz, NY (July 17, 2023) – Historic Huguenot Street (HHS) presents the exhibition The Old Village, currently on view through August 31, 2023 at the DuBois Fort Visitor Center. The exhibition focuses on the changing neighborhood of Huguenot Street as major developments in the New Paltz community were taking place in the years surrounding 1830.
Puppetry Takes Over New York City with Return of the International Puppet Fringe Festival in 2023
Jul 17, 2023
PHOTOSNew York, NY (July, 2023) – Get ready for summertime fun as New York City is set to host the 3rd Annual International Puppet Fringe Festival from August 9 –13, 2023, in the Lower East Side. As the only international festival dedicated to puppetry, it is organized by Teatro SEA, Grupo Morán (The Morán Group) and The Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural & Education Center.