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A scenic escape designed for relaxation and play, the idyllic hotel offers curated culinary, wellness, and year-round outdoor leisure experiences 

Skaneateles, New York – Skaneateles Fields Resort & Spa opens in the heart of the Finger Lakes in New York (1000 Mottville Road, Skaneateles, New York). Part of Curio Collection by Hilton, Skaneateles Fields offers a rejuvenating retreat with an array of elevated experiences. The property features exclusive spa treatments and wellness offerings at the Spa, seasonally-inspired dining at Fields – helmed by Executive Chef Esperanza Guzman with beverage program consultation from William Elliott of acclaimed Maison Premiere and Tigre – and year-round outdoor activities across 100 acres of pastoral landscape.

After nearly a decade as Rebar, the iconic LGBTQ+ venue returns with new ownership, upgraded amenities, and a renewed commitment to community-focused nightlife.

New York, NY (September 5, 2025) - g Lounge, a longtime staple of New York City’s LGBTQ+ nightlife since 1996, has officially reopened at 225 West 19th Street under ““new”” ownership. The venue, which officially closed in 2016, then, then reopened in 2017 as Rebar, has been restored by a new partnership formed by Michael McGrail, the only remaining partner in the original venture after the others were “bought out” by his husband (and partner of 36 years), Michael John Kay, and nightlife professional Juan Boria – known, respectively, as Michael, Michael John and Juan.

New Playground, Larger Picnic Area, New Facilities Will Make the Park More Accessible and Enjoyable for All Visitors

Project Supports Governor’s “Get Offline, Get Outside” Initiative to Encourage Outdoor Recreation

Renderings Available Here

Governor Kathy Hochul announced today that a $25 million rehabilitation project will start this year at the 115-year-old Bear Mountain State Park in Rockland and Orange counties in the Hudson Valley. The project will create a new accessible playground, expand picnic areas, and add public restrooms, while updating crucial infrastructure.

Penn Yan, N.Y. – Visitors to the Finger Lakes now have a more flexible and rewarding way to explore the member wineries along the Keuka Lake Wine Trail (KLWT). The award-winning Trail has introduced a reimagined Passport Program, designed to help guide guests on their Trail experience with high-quality tastings and exclusive discounts.

Soaring Mural Painting by Artist Adam Cvijanovic, Inspired by the Apparition at Knock, Ireland, to be Permanently Installed at St. Patrick’s

Mural to be Dedicated in September 2025

New York, NY (August 14, 2025) — Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York, today announced the creation of the largest permanent artwork commissioned for Saint Patrick’s Cathedral in its 146-year history: a painting by American artist Adam Cvijanovic (TSVEE-ya-no-vich) that soars to a height of 25 feet, transforming all three walls within the cathedral’s Fifth Avenue entrance vestibule into a vast, encompassing vision of sacred and secular history.

Canandaigua, NY — Roseland Waterpark officially celebrated the grand opening of its newest attraction, Roseland Mini Golf, with a ribbon cutting ceremony held yesterday morning. The event welcomed community leaders, business partners, and supporters to mark the completion of the 18-hole course, which adds a new family-friendly activity to the Canandaigua and Finger Lakes region.

Transforming the Museum into Premier Center for 18th-Century History

Ticonderoga, NY (August 11, 2025) – Fort Ticonderoga proudly announces a major milestone in its mission to preserve and share American history, having successfully secured $12 million in gifts and pledges to acquire the renowned Robert Nittolo Collection. This monumental acquisition, considered the most significant private collection of 18th-century militaria in North America, solidifies Fort Ticonderoga's standing as a world-class educational institution and a leading resource for the study of Colonial and Revolutionary War history.

New York, N.Y. (August 8, 2025) – Back in 2008, Chef and restaurateur Philip Guardione opened Piccola Cucina and ushered authentic Italian cuisine to Soho via a 300-square-foot enoteca that lived up to its name. Now, the Piccola Cucina Group is expanding to eight locations worldwide by the end of the year – including five ristoranti in New York.

New York, N.Y. (Aug. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire) -- Travelers visiting New York City can now rely on Libby, an AI travel genius that provides instant responses to any travel or tourism questions about the five boroughs in 60 languages. Libby is an initiative of New York City Tourism + Conventions, the official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau for the five boroughs of New York City, and leverages GuideGeek artificial intelligence technology from Matador Network.

Provides Increased Recreational Opportunities and Protection of Natural Resources

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the addition of 291 acres to Minnewaska State Park Preserve in Ulster County, helping conserve an important section in the northern Shawangunk Mountains. The protection of these lands as part of the New York State Park system provides an opportunity to safeguard natural resources and represents a valuable addition for accessibility and future recreational improvements.