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A Vibrant Rooftop Escape Blending Fresh Margaritas and Boasting a Spirited Atmosphere with Sweeping Views of the Historic Downtown Neighborhood

New York, NY (May 8, 2025) —  The Wall Street Hotel has debuted a fresh new rooftop experience with the reopening of Bar Tontine. Perched atop the award-winning hotel, the reimagined rooftop has been transformed into a lush tropical oasis where vibrant florals, energizing live entertainment, and a new agave-forward cocktail and culinary program curated by Chef John Fraser of Michelin-starred JF Restaurants come together to create a captivating summer escape.

Rochester, NY (May 7, 2025) —The Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) is proud to highlight its commitment to providing accessible, inclusive, and sensory-friendly experiences for all visitors. From physical accommodations to financial accessibility programs, MAG is dedicated to ensuring that art is available to everyone.

NASCAR Star Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Celebrates the Historic Achievement with First Official Lap on the World’s Longest Track 

Farmingdale, NY  (May 6, 2025) - RPM Raceway, the immersive racing & entertainment destination has officially set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the World’s Longest Multi-Level Go-Kart Track (indoors). Spanning more than 3,515.7 feet across a two-story layout, the record-breaking MegaTrack debuted today with a special event featuring NASCAR Cup Series driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr., who completed the first official lap on the newly launched track.

New leadership, championship golf, 2 world class restaurants, weddings, tennis, more

Ceremonial first golf shots of the season May 9

Images available upon request

Lake Placid, N.Y. – When the Whiteface Club and Resort in Lake Placid opens for the season on May 9, it will do so with new leadership. Incoming CEO Tracey Brooks has come on board to replace retiring CEO Mark Sperling. The former head of the luxury property served in that capacity for over two decades. Sperling’s final day was April 30. The secession plan saw the two working together for over a year prior to Brooks assuming the helm on May 1.

A Cultural Power Move and Economic Win for the Harlem Community

New York, NY (April 18, 2025) — One of New York City’s most dynamic open-air food and culture festivals is making a bold leap forward. Uptown Night Market, the widely celebrated monthly event that has drawn thousands of attendees to West Harlem since its inception in 2021, will now operate as a weekly series every Thursday night from May through October 2025.

Crafted with the Estate’s Vermouth and Select Brandies, Presented in Elegant Glass Bottles, FLYBACK is a Luxury Beverage Unlike Any Other

Hudson, NY – Klocke Estate, an authentic earth-to-glass distillery producing brandy and artisanal spirits using the methods of Calvados and Cognac, proudly announces the launch of its ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail collection: FLYBACK. Named for the chronograph watch feature that resets time, this luxurious beverage invites you to sip slowly while enjoying the brilliant nuances of Klocke’s apple brandy and vermouth, crafted at their Hudson Valley estate.

With Opening of Reinvented Attraction Only Weeks Away

Niagara Falls, NY (April 4, 2025) - Rainbow Air Helicopter Tours, the only helicopter tour company on the US side of Niagara Falls and winner of the 2024 Newsweek Magazine Poll for “Best Helicopter Tour in the USA,” is in the air for 2025! Rainbow Air is flying from its temporary home at the Niagara Falls International Airport while work continues on opening the company’s new $15 million Rainbow Air Tourism Center on Acheson Road off Buffalo Avenue in the city this spring.

Plattsburgh, N.Y. – The Clinton County Historical Association (CCHA) Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that two awards totaling $48,000 were received from the Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership.