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After Governor Hochul Announced Free State Park Pool Access This Summer, Pool Attendance Spiked by Over 65 Percent July 4 Weekend

Overall State Park Attendance Increased by 30 Percent to 2.8 Million Visitors

83,741 People Visited State Park Pools Across New York July 4 Through July 7 – a 33,219 Increase Compared to 2023

Part of the Governor’s Summer Campaign to Help Kids and Families “Get Offline, Get Outside”

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced New York State Park pool attendance increased by over 65 percent between July 4 – July 7 after the Governor made State Park pool access free all summer as a part of her “Get Offline, Get Outside” campaign. Overall State Park attendance also increased by 30 percent over the holiday weekend, from 2.2 million visitors in 2023 to 2.8 million this year.

New Summer Campaign Promotes Physical and Mental Health by Encouraging Kids to Put Down Their Phones and Computers and Enjoy the Outdoors 

Removes Swimming Pool Entry Fees at State Parks This Summer

Launches $1.5 Million Grant Program to Help Kids Across New York Access Transportation to Swimming Lessons

Follows Governor's Historic $150 Million NY SWIMS Investment to Support Pools in Underserved Communities 

Governor Recently Signed Nation-Leading Legislation to Combat Addictive Social Media Feeds

Governor Kathy Hochul today launched the “Get Offline, Get Outside” summer campaign to promote physical and mental health by helping New York’s kids and families to put down their phones and computers, take a break from social media, and enjoy recreation and outdoor social gatherings.

Swim Across America - Long Island Sound is one of the nation’s largest open water swims and has raised more than $25 million for New York Area Cancer Institutions

Long Island, N.Y. - Swim Across America - Long Island Sound is holding its 32nd annual open water swim on Saturday, July 27, 2024, with more than 800 swimmers and volunteers all making waves to fight cancer. The swim offers four swim distances: a 10k across Long Island Sound, a 5k and 2k point-to-point swim that dives in at the Larchmont Yacht Club and ends at the Larchmont Shore Club, and a ½-mile pool swim at the Larchmont Shore Club.

Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (May 20, 2024) — The 2024 Stewart’s Signature Series unveils an exciting list of summer events, open to the public this June and July. The summer series, organized yearly by Skidmore College’s Office of Special Programs and made possible by a generous grant from Stewart’s Shops and the Dake Family, celebrates community through music, readings, and discussion by acclaimed artists and scholars.   …

NYC’s Iconic Sightseeing Boat Tour Welcomes Guests for a Summer of Fun Along the Hudson

NEW YORK, NY – Get ready to sail the Hudson all summer long with Circle Line’s latest line up, offering unforgettable experiences aboard NYC’s iconic boat cruises. Whether you’re looking to create memories with friends, level up your trip to NYC, dance the night away, or enjoy the sights with your pup, Circle Line is here to make this your best summer yet.

Includes Craft Cocktail Happy Hour with Award-Winning Spirits

Lake George, NY — Adirondack Pub & Brewery and High Peaks Distilling LLC are thrilled to announce the launch of a brand new event this summer — the Lake George Wednesday Markets.

This vibrant weekly event, brought to you by the organizers of Lake George Village Oktoberfest, is set to take place at 1 Canada Street, Lake George, NY 12845, in the parking lot at High Peaks Distilling.

CMS presents six Sunday afternoon programs from June 16 – August 18 at the Spa Little Theater, following its final spring performance on May 11

Saratoga Springs, NY (March 12, 2024) – Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) welcomes the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (CMS) back to the Spa Little Theater for its summer residency from June 16-August 18. Part of its year-round presence in Saratoga Springs, the six-concert summer season follows its spring series, which will culminate on May 11 with Wu Han, David Finckel and Chad Hoopes.

Sunday, August 11, 2024
Tickets on sale this Friday at 10:00AM

Lewiston, NY – As part of Artpark’s 50th Anniversary Season, Gin Blossoms + Toad the Wet Sprocket will perform at the Artpark Amphitheater, on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at 6PM with special guest Vertical Horizon. This concert is presented by Artpark. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 15 at 10AM.

New York, N.Y. (February 13, 2024) – The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) announced today GO PUBLIC! A Festival of Free Shakespeare in the Park, featuring a suite of free summer programming taking place across all five boroughs. From the return of The Mobile Unit’s joyful, bilingual musical adaptation of THE COMEDY OF ERRORS to outdoor screenings of the acclaimed 2019 production of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, and opportunities to enjoy encore performances at home, GO PUBLIC! offers an array of free programming for all as Free Shakespeare in the Park’s home at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park undergoes its most significant revitalization in its 62-year history.