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One of the east coast’s longest-running art festivals

Rochester, NY (July 24, 2025) — Set against the backdrop of one of USA Today’s “10 Best Art Museums in the US,” the M&T Bank Clothesline Art Festival returns to the Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) in Rochester, NY, on September 6–7, 2025. Now in its 68th year, Clothesline stands as one of the longest continuously running juried art festivals in the country.

The Cultural Event Returns October 24th-26th, Celebrating the Magazine’s 100th Anniversary

New York, N.Y. (July 30, 2025) —T his October, The New Yorker Festival will return to New York City, celebrating one hundred years of the magazine with a special weekend of live conversations, musical performances, screenings, and more. From October 24th to October 26th, The New Yorker’s acclaimed writers and editors will take the stage with some of the most compelling thinkers and artists of our time, bringing the magazine to life in this landmark cultural event.

Stony Brook, NY — The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) recently announced the lineup of films to be screened and the expected guests at its first-ever LIMEHOF Music Documentary Film Festival, taking place August 8^th-10^th. The festival will be held at LIMEHOF’s Stony Brook location (97 Main Street, Stony Brook, NY) and will begin at 11 a.m. and runs into the evening each day. Check this web page for the full schedule.

A Hudson Valley festival unlike any other brings a top-tier lineup of local legends and rising stars to the iconic grounds of Opus 40

Saugerties, NY — Iconic art, stunning natural scenery, and legendary musicians come together at Opus 40 on Saturday, August 23, 2025 for the inaugural Rock the Quarry music festival, under the musical direction of producer and guitarist Jack Petruzzelli (Patti Smith, Joan Osborne). …

Clayton, NY — The Antique Boat Museum's 61st Annual Antique Boat Show and Auction is taking place this weekend from August 1–3, 2025, at the Museum’s campus in Clayton, New York. This beloved summer tradition—the oldest antique boat show in North America—returns with a spotlight on 150 years of Lyman Boatworks, celebrating the enduring craftsmanship and innovation of one of America’s most iconic boatbuilders.

Project To Enhance Passenger Experience and Pave Way for a World-Class Travel Hub in Central New York

Photos of the Project Available Here

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that work has been completed on a project to enhance the passenger experience at Syracuse Hancock International Airport, creating a world-class travel hub that will benefit the entire Central New York region.

New Yorkers Encouraged to ‘Get Offline and Get Outside’ at Multiple Hudson River Sites

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced that the 14^th annual Great Hudson River Estuary Fish Count will take place at multiple sites along the banks and piers of the Hudson River on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025.

“The Hudson River Estuary is an amazing and critical habitat for many fish and wildlife species, and this annual event provides a great opportunity for New York families and visitors to get outside and see first-hand how unique the river is to the life cycle of so many fish,” Commissioner Lefton said. “With sites from New York Harbor to Cohoes, there are many places for people of all ages and abilities to participate in this year’s fish count.”…

Hudson River Park Blues BBQ Festival Free outdoor festival at Pier 76 features live music from iconic blues artists, authentic barbecue, refreshing drinks, dancing and a wide variety of activities for kids

New York, NY (July 28, 2025) – Hudson River Park today unveiled the lineup for the 25th annual Blues BBQ Festival on Saturday, August 16th, from 1:00 to 9:00 pm at Pier 76. The all-day celebration features soulful blues music from world-renowned artists and popular local acts, accompanied by delicious barbecue from top-notch restaurants from around the city and refreshing drinks in a unique venue. This year’s celebration features two live stages, a blues dance floor with free lessons, hot sauce duels, a riverfront marketplace, games, and more!…

We Are NY Governor Hochul today announced a $10 million grant to the Albany Convention Center Authority (ACCA) in support of the expansion of the Albany Capital Center (ACC) to continue its mission to be the premier event and meeting destination in the Capital Region. Since opening its doors in 2017, the ACC has hosted more than 1,100 events which attracted more than 630,000 visitors to the capital city, generating nearly $100 million in total new visitor spending and adding over 133,000 hotel room nights in the Capital Region.