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$400 Million Privately-Financed Terminal 8 Expansion Clears the Way for British Airways to Co-Locate with American Airlines in Upgraded Terminal 

Premium Lounges, Enhanced Baggage Systems, and Premium Check-In Space to Create a 21st-Century Customer Experience 

More than $161 Million in Contracts Awarded to MWBE Firms and Nearly $33 Million Awarded to Local Businesses 

Major Concessions Upgrades Coming in Next 18 Months 

Governor Kathy Hochul, the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, American Airlines and British Airways today announced the opening of a newly expanded Terminal 8, marking completion of the first phase of the historic JFK Vision Plan that is transforming the international airport into a world-class global hub.

December 9, 2022 - January 21, 2023

Astoria, New York (November 22, 2022) — Museum of the Moving Image today announced more than two dozen titles in its annual Curators’ Choice series, which features some of the best films released in 2022, with a strong focus on favorites and under-recognized works, selected by Curator of Film Eric Hynes and Associate Curator of Film Edo Choi. Offering New York audiences an opportunity to view these films on the big screen, Curators’ Choice 2022 opens December 9 and continues through January 2023.

Events celebrate Auburn’s historical impact on the film industry

Auburn, NY – Cayuga Museum of History and Art and Case Research Laboratory, located in Auburn, NY, is hosting two December events to celebrate the 100^th anniversary of sound film, which revolutionized mass media and the film industry. The first event is a film screening on Wed., Dec. 7 from local filmmaker, Terry Cuddy, of his conceptual documentary on the Case Research Laboratory’s contributions to the modern film world. The second is an anniversary celebration of 100 Years of Sound Film, taking place on Wed., Dec. 14.

Sundays in December, 1:00-3:00PM

Scheduled for Saturday, December 3, 2022, at 2:00 PM

Utica, N.Y. -- On December 3 at 2:00 p.m., the Oneida County History Center will host Jim Coulthart, a local amateur military aviation historian, who will share his research on Mohawk Airlines. This hour-long presentation covers the history of central New York’s regional airline, from the early years as Robinson Airline through to its demise in the early 1970s. This program is free and open to the public.

Holiday Market and Tree Lighting Event on Saturday, December 3

Buffalo, NY - Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House will spark the holiday season on Saturday, December 3 with a Holiday Market and Tree of Light holiday event. The Holiday Market, happening from 3 – 6pm inside the visitor center, features unique gifts from 15 local artisans.

Mumford, N.Y. – Visit Genesee Country Village & Museum on select Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in December for Yuletide in the Country Theatrical Tours and Buffets! Visitors will explore the wintry Historic Village by candlelight and be invited into scenes that highlight celebrations and gatherings as they would have looked throughout the 1800s.

At Artpark Mainstage Theater, July 16, 2023

Tickets on sale Friday, December 2 at 10AM

Lewiston, NY - - RAIN - A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES announces that in addition to paying tribute to “Abbey Road” they will be performing favorites from the “Rooftop Concert” as well as other Beatles favorites inside the Artpark Mainstage Theater on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 7:00PM. Reserved seats will go on sale this Friday, December 2 at 10AM. This concert is presented by ARTPARK.

“ONEDERLAND” Brings a Celebratory Experience 1,250 Feet Above New York City, with Skyline Photo Moments, Family Friendly Activities, and Seasonal Food and Beverage Offerings

Open Now through Sunday, January 8

New York, N.Y. (November 28, 2022) – One World Observatory – the acclaimed observation experience atop One World Trade Center – today announced the long-awaited return of its holiday activation, “ONEDERLAND.” The cheer-filled, mountaintop inspired experience will run until January 8.

Celestial Collages inspired by work by artist Cullen Washington Jr.

Saratoga Springs, NY (November 28, 2022) — The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College invites families to explore outer space with Family Saturday: Celestial Collages on Saturday, December 3, at 2 pm. Participants are invited to create mixed-media collages about outer space, inspired by Cullen Washington Jr.’s Jupiter Landing, featured in the exhibition Parallax: Framing the Cosmos.