The Beat

Record Number of World Cups and Championships Through Winter 2026

World Cups and Championships Reflect Gender Equity

World Cup Ski Jumping Tickets on Sale Here

$750 Million in Improvements Over Past Decade Spurs $350 Million Annual Economic Impact and Supports the Olympic Movement

Governor Kathy Hochul today highlighted the New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority’s fall and winter 2025-2026 events schedule featuring eight World Cups and National Championship events taking place at legacy venues in Lake Placid. The announcement follows the recent news that Lake Placid was awarded the 2029 FIL World Championships.

Schenectady, N.Y. – WICKED, Schenectady’s most popular musical, will return to Proctors Oct. 29-Nov. 9. Tickets for the return engagement go on sale Tuesday, July 15. Tickets are on sale through the Box Office at Proctors in-person, via phone at (518) 346-6204 Tuesday-Saturday 12-6 p.m., or online by visiting atproctors.org. Groups of 10 or more can get the group advantage by calling (518) 382-3884 ext. 139.

Award-winning campaigns, in collaboration with Focus Media of Goshen, N.Y., address inclusion and promote year-round activities and destinations

Orange County, N.Y. (July 8, 2025) – Orange County Tourism & Film is proud to announce it has earned two prestigious awards from the New York State Tourism Industry Association (NYSTIA) celebrating our commitment to inclusivity and our year-round tourism initiatives! These honors recognize the creative, community-driven efforts that continue to make Orange County a must-visit destination in every season.

Farmingdale, NY (July 11, 2025) – American Airpower Museum and Honor Flight Long Island will co-host a Patriotic Reunion on August 2nd, reuniting 45 veterans who took a free Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. on May 3, 2025.  These Long Island heroes visited their military memorials, commiserated with fellow veterans and exchanged stories.  Honor Flight’s mission is to honor fellow Long Islanders who served in the Armed Forces of the United States, by honoring them with free, one-day trips to D.C.

Community liaison to assist during race training and event

Lake Placid, NY (July 10, 2025) – The 26th Ironman Lake Placid will take place on Sunday, July 20; its course is defined along roads throughout Lake Placid, Keene, Jay, Upper Jay, and Wilmington. There will be a number of road closures throughout these communities.

Including a Garden-Wide Takeover from Internationally Acclaimed Artist KAWS

Bronx, NY—Following the recent public opening of Van Gogh's Flowers, which welcomed record-breaking visitor numbers during its inaugural weekend, the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) today announced its next two summer art exhibitions, Flower Power, featuring photography, sculpture, and installations celebrating flowers as a cultural symbol of peace and love, in 2026; and, KAWS, a garden-wide takeover featuring large-scale sculptures and installations by the internationally renowned artist, in 2027.

Acquisition of 900 Acres Permanently Protects Critical Catskill Forest Preserve Habitat and Water Quality and Supports Governor’s ‘30x30’ Initiative

Blue Hole Safety Upgrades Improve Visitor Experience and Promote Sustainable Use of Natural Resources 

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced two milestones that will both enhance recreational access for New Yorkers and ensure long-term protections in unique and ecologically important locations in the Catskill Forest Preserve. New York State acquired 900 acres in Ulster County that form the largest addition to the Catskill Forest Preserve since 2011 and will help ensure the long-term protection of drinking water in the Ashokan Reservoir watershed. In addition, expansive upgrades at the Peekamoose Blue Hole are now complete, helping enhance safety and accessibility to the popular attraction in the town of Denning, Ulster County.

Featuring Performances by the Duke Ellington Center Big Band, Guest Musicians, Dancers, and Vocalists

Sunday, September 28 · 2:00–4:00 PM

New York, NY  (July 9, 2025)  -- A special tribute to legendary composer and bandleader Duke Ellington will take place on Sunday, September 28, from 2–4 PM at the Duke Ellington Statue, located at 5th Avenue and 110th Street in Harlem, Manhattan. This free, outdoor event is presented by The Duke Ellington Center for the Arts in collaboration with the American Tap Dance Foundation.

This summer, see two collections of Fleischer Studios cartoons in the galleries and a special screening of silent cartoons with live music on July 12

Astoria, New York (July 8, 2025) — Superman, Betty Boop, and Popeye were among the popular characters first animated for the big screen by Max and Dave Fleischer. This summer, Museum of the Moving Image will present programs of newly restored cartoons by Fleischer Studios in its galleries and in a special screening featuring live music and a panel discussion on July 12.

Guinness World Record Holder for Oldest Working Female Comedian in The World

July 31 at 7pm on D’yan’s 91st Birthday

New York, N.Y. - 90 year old D’yan Forest, the Guinness World Record Holder for Oldest Working Female Comedian in the World, will premiere her new solo show D’yan Forest: A Gefilte Fish Out of Water at the iconic Joe’s Pub on Thursday, July 31st at 7pm (doors open at 6pm). The evening will coincide with D’yans 91st birthday.