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Beacon, NY – The Bannerman Castle Trust (BCT) is proud to announce it has been awarded a $27,450 matching grant from the Environmental Protection Fund’s Parks and Trails Partnership Grants program.The funding will support a transformative project on Pollepel Island, connecting the existing "Red Trail" to "The Grotto," a previously hidden architectural feature.

Queensbury, New York – Southern Adirondack Independent Living (SAIL) is proud to announce the launch of its Adaptive Mural, created by local artist Hannah Williams, a traveling piece of accessible public art designed to bring inclusive, community-centered art to Warren, Washington, and Saratoga Counties. The mural was funded through the Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council (LARAC).

Aquarium of Niagara & Seneca Park Zoo Will Offer ASL-Interpreted Programing Oct. 11-12. 

Niagara Falls, N.Y.; (Oct. 2, 2025) — Two Western New York zoological facilities, in collaboration with regional partners serving the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community, are teaming up to promote inclusivity, connection, and awareness of Western New York's vibrant Deaf and hard-of-hearing community. …

NYS Canal System Tourism Infrastructure and Event Grant Applicants Encouraged to Attend

Waterford, NY - The New York State Canal Corporation and the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor are offering two virtual workshops in advance of opening the 2026 funding round of NYS Canal System Tourism Infrastructure and Event Grants on October 14. The workshops are focused on helping grant applicants improve accessibility for their projects and events so that they serve people with and without disabilities.