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We Are NYNew York State Will Distribute Limited Edition I LOVE NY Eclipse Glasses at 30 Locations Throughout the State – Including New York State Welcome Centers and Select Service Areas Along NYS Thruway

Urges New York Stargazers to be Wary of Scams, Fake Merchandise and Phony Accommodation Listings

Announces Expansion of Ongoing I LOVE NY Eclipse Safety Awareness Campaign to Include Messaging Promoting Glasses Distribution Across the State

Builds on Statewide Preparations for Once-in-a-Generation Celestial Event

Governor Kathy Hochul today launched a statewide effort to protect New Yorkers ahead of the Total Solar Eclipse on Monday, April 8. The effort includes statewide distribution of limited-edition I LOVE NY eclipse glasses at 30 locations throughout the state – including New York State Welcome Centers and select service areas along the NYS Thruway – as well as a reminder for stargazers to be wary of scams, fake merchandise and phony accommodation listings. In addition, the Governor expanded an I LOVE NY campaign to urge New Yorkers to take proper safety precautions during the eclipse. Today’s announcement builds on previous actions to prepare the state, as well as New York stargazers, for the once-in-a-generation celestial event.

ROOST - Adirondacks USALake Placid, NY (March 14, 2024) – The Northville-Placid Trail (NPT) is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2024 with a newly-developed website and a series of events throughout the summer and fall. The Northville-Placid Trail was formed in 1922 as one of the Adirondack Mountain Club’s first projects. Completed in 1924, this 138-mile route transverses the Adirondack Park, from the town of Northville to Lake Placid. 

To celebrate the 100-year anniversary, organizers are planning community events throughout the year along the trail route.

Destiny USA solar eclipse glassesSign up for Destiny USA’s Email List and Receive FREE Solar Eclipse Glasses

Syracuse, NY (March 14, 2024) – Destiny USA is excited to announce a special giveaway event in anticipation of the upcoming solar eclipse. As part of our commitment to providing unique experiences for our customers, starting on Friday, March 15th, Destiny USA will be offering free solar eclipse glasses to those who sign up for our mailing list. Customers who sign up for the Destiny USA mailing list will have the opportunity to pick up their free solar eclipse glasses at the guest services desk located on level 1 under the Carousel. The eclipse glasses will provide a safe and enjoyable viewing experience for this rare celestial event.

Annual Artisan Trails in Washington CountyAnnual Artisan Trails in Washington County — July 13 & 14

Washington County, NY — Artists and artisans are invited to participate in a weekend of celebration of the talent in Washington County, New York, from July 13th to 14th, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The sixth annual Artisan Trails in Washington County is a weekend of open studios and mini vendor fairs.

Maple Sugaring Festival at GCV&MMumford, N.Y. – In celebration of the return of maple sugaring season in New York State, Genesee Country Village & Museum will host its annual Maple Sugar Festival on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, March 15, 16, 17, 22, 23 and 24.

Visitors are invited to explore the Museum’s modern-day sugarhouse where fresh syrup will be boiling, then journey into a 19th-century sugar camp staffed by costumed historical educators to learn about the techniques and tools used by early settlers used to collect sap and make maple sugar.

SPAC 2024 LogoCMS presents six Sunday afternoon programs from June 16 – August 18 at the Spa Little Theater, following its final spring performance on May 11

Saratoga Springs, NY (March 12, 2024)Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) welcomes the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (CMS) back to the Spa Little Theater for its summer residency from June 16-August 18. Part of its year-round presence in Saratoga Springs, the six-concert summer season follows its spring series, which will culminate on May 11 with Wu Han, David Finckel and Chad Hoopes.

Powerful Exhibition on Climate Change and Corporate Accountability

Thought-Provoking Artwork Sparks Conversations on Environmental Impact

The State of ThingsNew York, N.Y. – Ivy Brown is proud to showcase the visually stunning paintings of Scottish-born artist Stephen Hall. His latest exhibition, opening April 5 for three weeks at the Ivy Brown Gallery in Manhattan, offers a searing commentary on pressing issues such as climate change, corporate culpability, human indifference to animal welfare, and war.

A crowd seated in a circle hold their hands in a prayer pose as colorful textile banners hang above them and an abstract tree-like sculpture rests next to them.Event pairs exhibiting artist Yvette Molina in conversation with Skidmore College Associate Professor of Media and Film Studies and Director of MDOCS Adam Tinkle

Thursday, March 21, 7 pm

Saratoga Springs, NY — The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College announces the next event in its Dunkerley Dialogue series will be Thursday, March 21, at 7 pm, featuring artist Yvette Molina and Adam Tinkle, Skidmore College Associate Professor of Media and Film Studies and Director of the John B. Moore Documentary Studies Collaborative (MDOCS). The event is free and open to the public.

Celebrated stained-glass artist David WilsonNorwich, N.Y. – The Chenango County Historical Society (CCHS) launches the 2024 museum season with three exhibit openings from 4:30-6 p.m. on March 20. In the Community Gallery, “Kaleidoscopic Visions: The Architectural Glass Art of David Wilson” is a career retrospective of a celebrated stained-glass artist whose work emphasizes the importance of visual harmony in the built environment. The afternoon also marks the return of the “Towns of Chenango County” display in the Hallway Lobby, and a refresh of the “Hometown Health” exhibit in the Commerce Gallery.

The Benchwarm-NerdsAnnounces Films in Third Annual Edition, March 28–30

Marvels of Media Advisory Council members include Tony Goldwyn, Brian Grazer, Cheryl Henson, Tony Spiridakis, and other leaders in entertainment

Film festival also to include panel discussions, a VR work, and media workshop

Astoria, New York — Aziz Isham, Executive Director of Museum of the Moving Image, announced today the return of the Marvels of Media Festival, a celebration of the outstanding work created by autistic media-makers, featuring screenings, panel discussions, and a media workshop, running March 28–30, 2024. The festival kicks off with an opening night reception, welcoming remarks, and a program of short films on Thursday, March 28, and continues through Saturday, prior to Autism Acceptance Month in April. Admission to all Marvels of Media screenings and events is free with RSVP.

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