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First of Thirteen Archery Facilities to be Constructed Statewide with Federal Funds from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Supports Governor Hochul’s These Lands are for Everyone Initiative to Expand Access to Public Lands for All New Yorkers

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced the opening of a new public archery range at Black Creek Marsh Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in the Town Voorheesville, Albany County. The Black Creek Marsh WMA archery range is the first of 13 archery facilities to be constructed statewide with DEC’s five-year, $3.1 million federal Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration grant, administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Office of Conservation Investment to provide safe, accessible, and high-quality opportunities for outdoor recreation.

Binghamton opens 10^th season as Rumble Ponies on April 6 vs. Reading

Binghamton, N.Y. – The Binghamton Rumble Ponies, Double-A affiliate of the New York Mets, will open their home portion of the 2027 season on Tuesday, April 6, against the Reading Fightin Phils (Double-A, Philadelphia Phillies) at Mirabito Stadium.

Plattsburgh, N.Y. — Brandon Palaniuk has made many memories on Lake Champlain, but most of them will have little practical application during the SPRO Bassmaster Elite at Lake Champlain. Competition days will be August 13-16 with daily takeoffs from Plattsburgh City Marina at 7 a.m. ET and weigh-ins each day at the marina at 3 p.m.

Three-year analysis shows record tourism, hotel performance and local spending fueled by hosting festival

Saratoga Springs, N.Y. — A newly released economic impact analysis shows that hosting the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival transformed June into one of Saratoga County's strongest tourism months during its three-year run at Saratoga Race Course, generating record hotel revenues, increased visitor spending and historically strong sales tax collections while extending the region's economic momentum ahead of the traditional summer racing season.

Meets Olympians and Future Olympic Hopefuls and Highlights New York’s Olympic Future

Visit Showcases New York's Continued Leadership in World-Class Sport, Athlete Development and Year-Round Recreation

Governor Kathy Hochul today visited Lake Placid's Olympic venues where she met with Team USA athletes, national team members and the next generation of Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls. The visit showcased how New York's Olympic venues support elite athlete training, international competition, community recreation and year-round tourism while highlighting the first major events of the Olympic Regional Development Authority's 2026-2027 season.

Saratoga Springs, N.Y. — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will play host to Casino Night at the Museum on Monday, Aug. 17 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event is a fundraiser for the Museum and the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF). The Museum and the PDJF thanks the Jana Domino Foundation and the Jockeys’ Guild for their support of the event and Mama Mia’s Restaurant for providing food and beverage.

Saratoga Springs, NY – The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation is thrilled to add a second Saratoga Race Course Tram Tour on Monday, August 24 at 9:30AM. Ticket sales for the Tuesday tour opened on July 16 and sold out in under a week, so registering early for the Monday tour is encouraged.

Saratoga Springs, N.Y. — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will present several events throughout August coinciding with the Saratoga Race Course meeting. For a complete list of events and more details, please visit the Museum website at racingmuseum.org.

Preliminary Review Showcases Eight Consecutive Sellout Games at New York New Jersey Stadium With $2.1 Billion in Economic Impact in Just First Five Matches

$228 Million in State and Local Tax Revenue Generated to Date

Nearly 120,000 Affordable Shuttle Bus Tickets Sold Throughout the Tournament; Midtown Travel Times Were 23 Percent Faster Than Average

Increased Hotel Revenues in the New York City Metropolitan Area

Thousands of Attendees at Free State-Led Watch Party Events

Governor Kathy Hochul today highlighted the statewide economic impacts of the FIFA World Cup on New York. The Governor’s World Cup strategy was designed to ensure that the benefits of the tournament reached every region of New York, not just the area around the host stadium. The State built a statewide activation model, combining flagship events, regional grants, accessibility initiatives, tourism promotion and community programming into one coordinated strategy. As fans from around the world visited New York, our businesses, bars, restaurants and hotels flourished.

Tupper Lake Golf photos are available here.

Tupper Lake, NY (July 14, 2026) - The 77th Annual Tupper Lake Open Pro-Am Golf Tournament will take place August 7–9 at the historic Tupper Lake Golf Club, welcoming golfers of all skill levels to participate in one of the premier golf events in the Adirondacks.