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Parks and Trails - Canal Corporation logosThe City of Little Falls, City of Amsterdam, Village of Schuylerville and Town of Fort Edward to join the innovative Empire State Trail-based economic development program 

Albany, NY – The Empire State Trail Town program recognizes and supports New York’s exceptional trailside communities that have–through a competitive application process–demonstrated a singular commitment to leveraging the full economic potential of the Empire State Trail. The popular program, now entering its third year, is designed to build capacity and guide communities through the process of identifying ways they can capitalize on their location along the longest single-state, multi-use trail in the nation–the Empire State Trail.

We Are NYIn Celebration of New York State Parks’ Centennial, Interactive Digital Timeline Details Development of Parks System Through Images, Videos and Text 

Educational Tool Part of Multi-Faceted, Yearlong Centennial Celebration

Governor Kathy Hochul today launched an interactive, online timeline titled ‘Blazing a Trail: A History of New York State Parks and Historic Sites’ in celebration of New York State Parks’ Centennial. Organized by eight chronological eras, the first two installments of the timeline are available here, with subsequent eras launching throughout 2024.

Elizabeth_Catlett_Sharecropper_DPIncludes more than 300 prints by artists from or working in Mexico, making the Museum one of the most important repositories of Mexican prints in the United States

The Pinkowitzes also gifted 31 woodcut prints by Chinese printmakers active in the 1930s and 1940s

New York, NY (March 11, 2024)—The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced today that it has received a gift from JoAnn Edinburg Pinkowitz and Richard Pinkowitz of more than 300 prints by artists from or working in Mexico. Created between 1890 and 2007, the prints are by renowned and lesser-known Mexican artists, from Leopoldo Méndez, Diego Rivera, and Isidoro Ocampo to Adolfo Mexiac, Roberto Montenegro, and Xavier González Iñiguez.

Michelle FinnRochester, N.Y. (March 6, 2024) —The George Eastman Museum has appointed historian and curator Michelle Finn, PhD, as curator of the George Eastman Collection, with responsibility for George Eastman’s 35,000‑square-foot mansion, its contents, and archival materials comprising more than 200,000 items. Finn will start in the position on April 15.

Forts Ferry Farm ShoppeFrom Upstate, New York produce farm Forts Ferry Farm, the new urban farm shop offers farm-grown produce, farm-made pantry items, curated antique table attire and whimsical gifts

Hudson, NY (February 2024)Forts Ferry Farm, the produce farm in Upstate, New York from a collective of acclaimed chefs, farmers and artists, opens the Farm Shoppe in the heart of historic Hudson, New York (554 Warren St, Hudson, New York). From James Beard Award-nominated chef Emma Hearst, chef and farmer John Barker and artist James (Jamie) Barker, the 100-acre farm is guided by their mission to have fun while growing and sharing chef-quality produce with communities throughout New York.

Three Brothers Wineries & EstatesGeneva, N.Y. – Three Brothers Wineries & Estates frequent flyers can now enjoy huge savings with their first-ever Annual Pass.

A $960 value for only $200 makes this deal a no-brainer for anyone who loves visiting this Finger Lakes craft beverage destination. The Annual Pass is valid from March 2024 through February 2025 and can be redeemed for two tasting experience passes, to sample in all 3 wineries and War Horse Brewery, once a month.

Seaport Ghost TourNYC's Only Seaport Ghost Tour

New York, N.Y. - Boroughs of the Dead presents a brand new walking tour: Ghosts of the Seaport, a phantasmagoria of nautical ghosts, vengeful spirits, pirates, and other waterfront phantoms. 

This is the city's only South Street Seaport ghost tour, and the first to focus specifically on the spectral and supernatural side of the seaport. Nautical lore is filled with ghost stories and sailor superstitions, and we're so excited to finally have an appropriately haunted walking tour of this historic district! …

Commander in CheersInnovative Augmented Reality Campaign Brings George Washington to Life

Dutchess County’s Revolutionary War Impact Highlighted

Poughkeepsie, N.Y. (February 15, 2024) – Dutchess Tourism, Inc. (DTI) announced the launch of Commander in Cheers, an innovative augmented reality initiative aimed at sparking new engagement with the Revolutionary War history of Dutchess County, kicking off a multiyear celebration of the United States of America’s Semiquincentennial on July 4, 2026. This innovative project will spotlight the roles Dutchess County played in the Revolutionary War and highlight its contributions to American history. The campaign represents a collaborative effort between DTI, Dutchess County Historian William P. Tatum III, Ph.D., technology partner Evercoast and DTI’s agency of record, FourthIdea, to create an immersive experience that educates, entertains, and inspires visitors of all ages.

We Are NYCampground Improvements, New Park Office and Restrooms, Preservation of Historic CCC Buildings to Begin September 2024

Projects Will Improve Accessibility and Energy Efficiency

 View Renderings Here

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a comprehensive $9 million upgrade to the campgrounds and facilities at Selkirk Shores State Park in Oswego County will begin in September 2024. The project is part of an ongoing reinvestment in New York’s State Park system as it celebrates its 100th anniversary. …

We Are NY2023 Statewide Attendance Hits 84.1 Million, Surging by Nearly 4.7 Million from Previous Record Set in 2022

11th Consecutive Year of Increased Park Attendance

 Park Attendance Data Available Here

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced state parks, historic sites, campgrounds and trails operated by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation saw a record 84.1 million visits in 2023. Total visits statewide surged by nearly 4.7 million, a 6 percent increase, compared to the previous record year in 2022 – underscoring Governor Hochul's commitment to expanding access to parks and outdoor recreation as the park system marks its 100th anniversary in 2024.

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