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Sky Flyer Zipline, Veterans’ Memorial Highway, Inline Skating Set to Open Summer Season

Lake Placid, N.Y. (May 15, 2025) – The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) is launching its summer and fall activities season with the opening of the Whiteface Veterans’ Memorial Highway on Friday, May 16. Additional early-season offerings include the Sky Flyer Zipline that opens on May 15, Discover Biathlon presented by Ariens at Mt Van Hoevenberg starting May 24 and the return of inline skating at the James C. Sheffield Speed Skating Oval on May 23.

With Farm-Fresh Produce, Glistening Water, Inviting Hiking Trails and More

Orange County, N.Y. (May 6, 2025) – Adventure seekers and lovers of the outdoors, start your summer in Orange County, N.Y., with all the warm-weather fun and adventure you need to create everlasting memories. Farm-fresh produce is plentiful, scenic hiking trails offer breathtaking views, and sparkling rivers and lakes are ready for summer adventures.

Residency highlighted by full-length story ballet Coppélia, Jerome Robbins’ The Four Seasons, George Balanchine’s Stravinsky Violin Concerto and Justin Peck’s new work Mystic Familiar

NEW Accessible ticket promotions exclusive to NYCB at SPAC including:

“Kids in Free” extended to 16 years old; $40 under 40 amphitheater tickets, and $99 Family Four Packs

Saratoga Springs, NY  – Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) announces its 2025 NEW YORK CITY BALLET (NYCB) season from July 9-12 as part of its 59^th season in Saratoga. The residency will feature full-length story ballet Coppélia, which held its world premiere at SPAC in 1974; Jerome Robbins’ The Four Seasons, an audience favorite set to Verdi’s vibrant melodies; George Balanchine’s masterpiece Stravinsky Violin Concerto and Justin Peck’s newest work for NYCB, Mystic Familiar, which will have its world premiere as part of NYCB’s 2025 Winter Season.

Lewiston, N.Y. – As part of Artpark’s exciting 2025 Season Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue with JJ Grey & Mofro and Dumpstaphunk “Might Not Make It Home Tour” will perform at the Artpark Amphitheater on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6:00PM.

From July 3 through Labor Day, 542,661 People Visited State Park Pools – A 143,639 Increase from 2023

Ahead of 4th of July Weekend, Governor Hochul Removed Swimming Pool Entry Fees at State Parks For Entire Summer

Announcement Comes on the Heels of Historic $150 Million Investment to Fund Dozens of Pool Projects in Underserved Communities Across the State

General Swimming Hours Continue at Select State Parks

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced New York State Park pool attendance increased by nearly 36 percent this summer after making State Park pool access free as a part of her “Get Offline, Get Outside” campaign and New York Statewide Investment in More Swimming (NY SWIMS) initiative. Overall, State Park attendance also increased by nearly 2.5 percent over the summer season. The Governor launched the “Get Offline, Get Outside” initiative to promote physical and mental health by helping New York’s kids and families to put down their devices, take a break from social media, and enjoy recreation and outdoor social gatherings.

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.   …