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Second Annual Grass Volleyball Pride FestivalThe one-day volleyball tournament will take place at Eisenhower Park and raise proceeds for PFY, a Long Island-based LGBTQ+ center

East Meadow, N.Y.  (May 25, 2022) -- After a successful debut, the Second Annual Grass Volleyball Pride Festival, a.k.a “PrideFest,” will return on June 10 to Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, NY.

Hosted in June 2022 by VBLI, a Long Island-based recreational volleyball organization for teenagers and adults, the inaugural PrideFest was an all-day charity tournament that welcomed 186 volleyball enthusiasts, members of the LGBTQ+ community and their allies from all over the Northeastern U.S.

The Paley Center for MediaNew York, NY (May 22, 2023) – On Monday, June 12 at 6:30 pm, The Paley Center for Media will welcome soccer legends Carli Lloyd, Alexi Lalas, Karina LeBlanc, and additional members of the FOX Sports broadcast team, including host and reporter Jenny Taft and Executive Producer David Neal, to preview the network’s exclusive coverage of the highly anticipated FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™. As a lead-up to this summer’s can’t-miss sporting event, The Paley Museum – where media, sports, gaming, and entertainment come together – will present a unique evening featuring admired athletes and FOX Sports expert commentators coming together to share a riveting insider’s look at the historic tournament.

National Museum of Racing and Hall of FameSaratoga Springs, N.Y. — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame is partnering with six Saratoga County farms for exclusive behind-the-scenes tours. The Museum’s farm tour series begins Saturday, May 27 at the Bond family’s Song Hill Thoroughbreds in Mechanicville. There will be one farm featured per month through October.

We Are NY2023 Tournament Marks Fourth PGA Championship in New York's Finger Lakes Region

World-Renowned Sporting Event Expected to Draw More Than 225,000 Spectators, Bring Major Economic Boost to the Finger Lakes Region

New York State Tasting Yard Presented by Taste NY and I LOVE NY Will Showcase Locally Made Products and Tourism Offerings All Week

Governor Kathy Hochul today welcomed golfers and visitors to the 2023 PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, with the tournament starting Thursday, May 18th. The week-long event is expected to generate an estimated economic impact of $190 million in direct, indirect and induced spending, with more than 225,000 spectators expected to attend. This will bring a dramatic economic ripple effect, as visitors will eat and stay in the region, support local businesses and explore all that the Finger Lakes has to offer.

Whiteface Uphill Bike RaceWilmington, NY (May 9, 2023) - The Whiteface Mountain region of upstate New York is gearing up to host a series of race events this June. The Whiteface Mountain Uphill Bike and Foot races, along with the Wilmington Whiteface mountain bike race, take place in early June. The Wilmington Whiteface Whiskey Run takes place a few weeks later, closer to the end of the month.

Great Adirondack Crew RaceLong Lake, N.Y. – On Sunday, May 14, 2023 the Men’s rowing teams from St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY and Union College, Schenectady, NY will vie for the Great Adirondack Cup at the Long Lake Town Beach located at 1258 Main Street, NYS Route 30 in Long Lake, NY.

2023 PGA ChampionshipRochester, N.Y. (May 1, 2023) — Tickets for the 2023 PGA Championship are officially sold out. An estimated 225,000 spectators are expected to be at the 2023 PGA Championship throughout the week of May 15-21 at the famed Oak Hill Country Club.

ORDA2022vrtModernizations, events, year-round activities, and demand contribute to 2022-23 success

Lake Placid, N.Y. – The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) announces record visits of more than one million to its venues during the 2022-2023 year that concluded on March 31. The Olympic Authority estimates this is an increase of more than 15% from pre-pandemic visitation.

Olympic Authority venues include the alpine ski resorts of Belleayre Mountain, Gore Mountain, and Whiteface Mountain, along with the Olympic Center, Mt Van Hoevenberg, and Olympic Jumping Complex.

We Are NYWorld's Top Women's Hockey Players Will Compete in the Mohawk Valley in Spring 2024

Prestigious International Competition Returns to New York After 30 Years

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that Utica was selected as the host city for the 2024 International Ice Hockey Federation World Women's Championship, tentatively slated for April 4-14, 2024. USA Hockey will host the event in conjunction with the Upper Mohawk Valley Memorial Auditorium Authority and the Adirondack Bank Center and the Utica University Nexus Center. The IIHF World Women's Championship is the premier international tournament in women's ice hockey. Utica will welcome ten international teams, 350 players, 30,000 local spectators and 20,000 overnight spectators to the Mohawk Valley.

2023 PGA Championship PRRochester, N.Y. (April 11, 2023) — When champions of golf tee off at Oak Hill Country Club next month, a positive boost to the economy will showcase how the Greater Rochester, New York, region provides a prime destination for champions of business. An analysis led by Greater Rochester Enterprise (GRE) estimates the major championship will result in $190 million in economic activity and 1,233 jobs. The 105th PGA Championship returns to Oak Hill Country Club for its fourth time May 15-21, 2023.

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