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Coney Island USA Hosts A Pee-wee Herman Universe Look Alike Competition

Coney Island, N.Y. - The legend lives on! To celebrate the birthday of legendary actor and comedian, Paul Reubens, and his most notable character, Pee-wee Herman, as well as the 40th anniversary of his iconic film, Pee-wee's Big Adventure, we invite you to join us at Coney Island USA for the first ever Coney Island Pee-wee Herman Look Alike Contest!…

Soaring Mural Painting by Artist Adam Cvijanovic, Inspired by the Apparition at Knock, Ireland, to be Permanently Installed at St. Patrick’s

Mural to be Dedicated in September 2025

New York, NY (August 14, 2025) — Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York, today announced the creation of the largest permanent artwork commissioned for Saint Patrick’s Cathedral in its 146-year history: a painting by American artist Adam Cvijanovic (TSVEE-ya-no-vich) that soars to a height of 25 feet, transforming all three walls within the cathedral’s Fifth Avenue entrance vestibule into a vast, encompassing vision of sacred and secular history.

Canandaigua, NY — Roseland Waterpark officially celebrated the grand opening of its newest attraction, Roseland Mini Golf, with a ribbon cutting ceremony held yesterday morning. The event welcomed community leaders, business partners, and supporters to mark the completion of the 18-hole course, which adds a new family-friendly activity to the Canandaigua and Finger Lakes region.

Held at The Hub in Brant Lake, NY throughout September and October 2025

Adirondack Americana Live at The Hub

Brant Lake, N.Y. - The Park Theater Foundation presents Adirondack Americana 2025 - a free bi-weekly outdoor music series live at The Hub in Brant Lake, NY from September 13th to October 11th, 2025.

PIX 11 News YouTube, What's great in the state: Weekend guide to New York, August 7, 2025

Yahoo Creators, Your guide for a late summer and early fall glamping getaway in the lower Adirondacks, August 13, 2025 Syndicated to Newsbreak  

Fodor’s, The 15 Most Colorful Small Towns in America, August 13, 2025…

New York State Museum Unveils Groovy New Lobby Display Celebrating 60th Anniversary of the Beatles at Shea Stadium

Albany, N.Y. - The New York State Museum is cranking up the volume and turning back the clock with a brand-new lobby display, Here Are The Beatles!, which transports visitors straight to one of the most electrifying nights in rock ‘n’ roll history—August 15, 1965—when the Fab Four took Shea Stadium by storm.

Unique three-day event showcased 24 music documentary films and LIVE music performances as part of America’s first music documentary film festival

Stony Brook, NY — The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF), exclusive home of the Billy Joel Exhibit, recently ran its first-ever LIMEHOF Music Documentary Film Festival that took place August 8th - 10th at LIMEHOF’s Stony Brook location (97 Main Street, Stony Brook, NY). This film festival, which is the very first of its kind founded in the US to focus exclusively on music documentaries, wrapped up with an awards ceremony held nearby at the Three Village Inn.

The Official Beer of the Erie Canal Bicentennial Voyage

Public Invited to August 21 Tasting & Release Event at Big Ditch Brewing Lockport Tap Room

Buffalo, N.Y. (August 14, 2025) – Buffalo Maritime Center and Big Ditch Brewing Company are proud to introduce Long Haul, the official beer of the 2025 Bicentennial Voyage of the Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief. To celebrate, the public is invited to the Long Haul Bicentennial Voyage Brew Release Event on Thursday, August 21, 2025, featuring a press conference, tours of the Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief, and a special tasting reception in Lockport, NY, where the commemorative lager will be available for purchase.

Featuring the largest number of reproduction wooden vessels in a reenactment event to cross two lakes, recreating the Northern Army embarkment from Ticonderoga

Ticonderoga, N.Y. (August 14, 2025) – As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, Fort Ticonderoga invites you to step directly into history with its groundbreaking REAL TIME REVOLUTION™, an immersive historical experience. During the dramatic 2-day reenactment event August 30-31, witness an unparalleled glimpse into the launch of the Northern Continental Army as they prepare to drive British regulars from Canada.