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The 6-acre Heroic Corn Maze features a new design for 2024

Ticonderoga, N.Y. - From the shores of Lake Champlain to the heights of Mount Defiance, Fort Ticonderoga continues to offer new opportunities and family fun this summer! Ticonderoga’s epic history and signature stories are highlighted through innovative story telling on a grand scale, historic trades, daily soldiers’ life programs, NEW & permanent premier museum exhibitions, Fife & Drum performances, thrilling weapons demos, boat cruises, endless outdoor activities, captivating special events, and premium exclusive experiences.

Queens, NY (July 26, 2024) – Festival of Cinema NYC returns to the Regal UA Midway in Forest Hills for the 8th edition of the popular Queens-based film festival, running from August 2-11. Additional venues this year include the Queens Public Library at Forest Hills, and Yant Tattoo Studios – the Official Filmmaker Lounge. This year the festival expands its programming with special presentations at the Queens Center Mall in Rego Park. The festival opens with Ivy Vale’s coming of age musical Out of My Comfort Zone and closes with the world premiere of Delfine Paolini’s A Wonderful Way with Dragons.

New York, NY (July 26, 2024) – Brooklyn’s Greenpoint Film Festival announced the film lineup for its 13^th edition, taking place August 7-11. GFF will kick things off with Marco Ricci’s Lucha: A Wrestling Tale on Opening Night, a two-film retrospective of New York City-based Spanish filmmaker Alex Lora’s The Masterpiece and Unicorns as its Centerpiece presentation, and a documentary double feature including the US Premiere of Kelly Moneymaker’s Drum Song: The Rhythm of Life and festival favorite Miwene, directed by Keith Heyward, Jennifer Berglund, Gange Anita Yeti Enomenga, and Obe Beatriz Nenquimo Nihua for Closing Night.

Schuylerville, N.Y. — Get ready for a week of wholesome fun, community spirit, and dazzling fireworks as Schuylerville gears up for its highly anticipated annual festival and parade on the first weekend of August. This year's event promises to capture the essence of Americana, creating an unforgettable experience for all who attend.

Daily Train Service Ensures Fairgoers Can Experience a Safe, Convenient, Cost-Effective and Environmentally Friendly Way to Travel

Governor Kathy Hochul, in conjunction with Amtrak and the New York State Department of Transportation, today announced that tickets are now on sale for direct train service this summer to and from the Empire state’s largest annual event – the Great New York State Fair. The daily train service allows Amtrak customers and Fair visitors to combine the benefits of a safe, convenient and environmentally sustainable travel option, with the experience of one of New York State’s premier summer events complete with top musical performances, agricultural exhibits, family fun and delicious food.

Schenectady, NY (July 24, 2024) --  The Schenectady County Historical Society is pleased to present a new program, "Living History: 19th Century African Americans." The program will take place at SCHS on Saturday, August 17 from 3pm to 5pm. The community is invited to join in celebrating Schenectady’s African American history. This program will feature living history performances highlighting three local individuals who rose from the shackles and oppression of slavery to positions of prominence.

New York, NY (July 25, 2024) – Singer / songwriter Lauren Calve, who recently won Best Country / Americana Album for her acclaimed debut album Shift - listen HERE at the 2024 Wammie Music Awards will be on tour this October with one of Scotland’s finest songwriters John Douglas of Trashcan Sinatras (see dates below).  She will join the second leg of his Lost in North America Tour Part One.  Tickets for the dates with Lauren Calve are on sale now HERE.

First Lady of Outlaw Country Nikki Lane Christened the Stage at New York’s Most Stylish Country Western Bar 

New York, N.Y. (July 25, 2024) - Last night, Desert 5 Spot New York, Brooklyn’s newest country music and live entertainment venue & bar, transformed Williamsburg into a raucous Western haven to celebrate its highly anticipated grand opening.

Washington, D.C. – The United States Navy Band Cruisers popular music group will perform free concerts in Lake George and Lake Placid as part of their 2024 national tour. …