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New 25,000-Square-Foot Terminal Creates a Soaring Gateway To Spur Tourism & Economic Growth

Expansion Project Funded With $28 Million Through Governor Hochul’s Upstate Airport Economic Development and Revitalization Competition

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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the opening of a new, state-of-the-art terminal at the Watertown International Airport, a major milestone for New York’s North Country Region that will boost tourism, foster increased economic activity and create a seamless travel experience for residents and visitors. The 25,000-square-foot terminal was constructed as part of an ongoing redevelopment of the airport and features a spacious lobby, upgraded ticketing and baggage claim areas, a new passenger jet bridge, and other amenities. This new world-class gateway serves the region’s many popular destinations, including the Thousand Islands and Fort Drum. The airport redevelopment was supported by a $28 million award from the Governor’s Upstate Airport Economic Development and Revitalization Competition.

Project Reflects Almost $11 Million State Investment in Arts and Culture

New Facility Expands Exhibition Space, Programming and Opportunities for Artists and Visitors

Governor Kathy Hochul today celebrated the grand opening of Studio Museum in Harlem’s new home. Created expressly for the needs of the museum and its communities, the $160 million, seven-floor, 82,000 square-foot building takes its inspiration from the brownstone, churches and bustling sidewalks of Harlem. The project is supported by a combined $10.9 million state investment, including over $7 million from the New York State Council on the Arts and $3.5 million from Empire State Development, recommended by the New York City Regional Economic Development Council.

After announcing its 2025 holiday programming, there’s never been a better time to experience Moynihan Train Hall and New York’s holiday spirit at its finest.

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New York, NY, November 13, 2025) – Moynihan Train Hall today announced its official 2025 holiday programming, elevating the nation's premier transit hub and its transformed neighborhood as a must-visit destination for festive events, curated shopping, and unforgettable New York moments. Welcoming millions of visitors, commuters, and locals, to the heart of the city, Moynihan Train Hall is alive with energy from art, architecture, culture, shopping, dining, and discovery all under one breathtaking skylight ceiling. Whether you’re beginning your holiday adventure, wrapping it up in style, or simply pausing to soak in the city’s festive spirit, Moynihan Train Hall offers a warm holiday experience that captures what makes New York extraordinary this time of year.

Schenectady, N.Y. (Nov. 12) – The Capital Region’s holiday season shines brighter than ever with two beloved traditions returning to Proctors Collaborative stages this December: the Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra’s “Poinsettia Pops” at Universal Preservation Hall and Northeast Ballet Company’s “The Nutcracker” at Proctors. Together, these performances capture the warmth and wonder that define the holidays in the Capital Region.

Six Weeks of Lights, Magic, and Holiday Cheer

Cooperstown, N.Y. (Nov. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/) - Fenimore Farm & Country Village proudly announces the return of Glimmer Nights, one of New York's most enchanting holiday light festivals, opening Saturday, November 22, 2025. Now in its third season, this beloved winter experience expands to six festive weeks and runs Thursday–Sunday evenings through December 28.

Lake George, N.Y. (Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire) - Celebrating nearly six decades of Adirondack hospitality, Lake George RV Park has been voted Best Overall Campground and Best Pet-Friendly Campground in the inaugural Best of Camp New York Awards. The camper-voted honors spotlight the park's legacy of family-focused fun and innovative outdoor amenities that continue to set the standard for resort-style camping in the Northeast.

Brooklyn, NY (November 10, 2025) - In collaboration with Art in DUMBO and the DUMBO Improvement District, Shop the Studios returns on Saturday, December 6 from 1–6 PM, inviting the public to step inside the creative heart of Brooklyn’s most dynamic arts neighborhood. 

Shop the Studios opens the doors to DUMBO’s thriving network of artists, designers, and makers whose studios are rarely accessible to the public. From painters and sculptors to jewelers, clothiers, and multidisciplinary creators, visitors are encouraged to explore the neighborhood’s diverse range of artistic expression and connect directly with the people shaping its creative landscape.

"Such Sweet Thunder"

Friday, December 12 at 7pm, Symphony Space - Peter Jay Sharp Theatre

New York, NY (Nov. 10, 2025) -  The Duke Ellington Center for the Arts, in association with The American Tap Dance Foundation, proudly presents a spectacular evening celebrating the life and music of jazz legend Duke Ellington on Friday, December 12 at 7:00 PM at Symphony Space’s Peter Jay Sharp Theatre (2537 Broadway at 95th Street, NYC).