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The Hudson Valley offers lush greens and easy tee times for golfers

Orange County, N.Y – Spring is in the air, flowers are in bloom, and Orange County, N.Y. golf courses are open for business. Golf enthusiasts from near and far can enjoy the picturesque Hudson Valley while spending a day on the links. With a variety of challenging and scenic courses, Orange County, N.Y. is a destination for golfers of all skill levels.

After working up an appetite on the green, Orange County Tourism’s staff recommends feasting at one of the county’s remarkable 19^th hole restaurants. Make your visit even more unforgettable with overnight accommodations at one of Orange County’s select hotels or cozy inns.

Tickets On-Sale February 9 at 10am

Bethel, NY (February 6, 2018) – Music fans wanting a little variety with their summer tour package will get that very thing with “Poison… Nothin’ But a Good Time 2018” tour. Iconic rock band POISON, with all original members, will be joined by CHEAP TRICK and POP EVIL on its trek across the U.S. this summer stopping at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts on Friday, June 22^nd.

New Special Events Capitalize on Special Aspects of New York State;

New on the Midway: The Broadway Skyliner Chairlift Ride, and a New Water Flume Ride;

Improvements Complement "CNY Rising" - The Region's Comprehensive Strategy to Revitalize Communities and Grow the Economy

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced new events and activities for the 2017 Great New York State Fair, including a new home for the popular New York State Police exhibit, new major events such as Family Fishing Day and Timber Sports Day, and new Midway rides and entertainment such as the Broadway Skyliner chairlift ride. The long list of enhancements builds on Governor Cuomo's $120 million plan to revitalize the nation's oldest state fair and delivers on the promise to create an attractive tourism destination that helps to grow the economy of the region.

Highlights Include Tchaikovsky Spectacular with Fireworks; Yo-Yo Ma PlayIN and Performance; All-Gershwin Program with the Marcus Roberts Trio, “A Night at the Opera” and More;

“Philadelphia for Families” Programs - Cirque de la Symphonie, and Movie Nights

E.T. The Extra Terrestrial, Raiders of the Lost Ark

Saratoga Springs, N.Y. – The Philadelphia Orchestra, one of the preeminent orchestras in the world, returns to its beloved summer home at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, August 2 at 8 P.M. to kick off three weeks of exhilarating, diverse performances. The season, August 2 – 19, encompasses wide-ranging classical and contemporary repertoire, world renowned musicians and conductors, family-oriented multi-media offerings and an opera evening. The full schedule of SPAC’s programming and events is available at spac.org.

Events Support Governor Cuomo's NY Open for Fishing and Hunting Initiative;

New Free Fishing Days Include Weekend Preceding Presidents Day, National Hunting and Fishing Day and Veterans Day;

DEC Call Center Hours Extended to Provide Assistance to Hunters and Trappers on Evenings and Weekends

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced new free sport fishing days in New York on Veterans Day, the weekend preceding Presidents Day, and National Hunting and Fishing Day, the fourth Saturday in September. During these designated free fishing days, New York residents and non-residents are permitted to fish for free without a fishing license. Governor Cuomo also announced that sporting licenses and Deer Management Permits for the 2017-18 season will be available for purchase beginning Tuesday, August 1.

Rensselaer, N.Y. – On August 12 from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm, discover how colonists in the Hudson River Valley prepared ice cream on hot summer days, long before electricity made it easy to keep things cold.  Watch as interpreters in period costume use colonial era recipes, ice cream molds, and a reproduction 18^th century ice cream maker called a sabotiere to prepare this summer treat the old fashioned way.  A scavenger hunt will highlight items in the museum related to Dutch colonial dairy production, the sugar trade, and more.  Visitors of all ages will also learn how to make their own ice cream at home, using basic ingredients and simple techniques.

10:30 am to 12:30 pm Tuesdays, July 18 to August 29

Glens Falls, N.Y. — Why does the line in this artwork feel like it is moving? Why does pattern sometimes mess with my eyes? Why do open spaces make me feel alone? This summer, all your children's art questions will be answered at The Hyde Collection's smART Series!

Held from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm every Tuesday from July 18 to August 29, the drop-in series will investigate creative concepts in Modern art, exploring how Contemporary artists express their ideas. Children will examine works on exhibition in the Museum's galleries, learn the concepts, then apply them to their own projects in the Art Studio.

Watervliet, N.Y. – The Watervliet Historical Society is pleased to announce that on Saturday, August 19^th and Sunday, August 20^th, a display of military uniforms, customs, drills and weapon demonstrations through the ages will be presented at the Schuyler Flatts Historical Park in Menands. This event is sponsored by the Watervliet Historical Society with support from other local historical groups.

Putting down roots!

Finger Lakes, N.Y. -- The sixth annual Finger Lakes Cheese Festival is slated for Saturday July 22rd, 2017 from 10:00am-5:00pm at Sunset View Creamery in Odessa, NY, just east of Watkins Glen and south of Ithaca. Sunset View is a founding member of the Finger Lakes Cheese Alliance, which puts on this annual family-focused event. The Planning Committee is excited to announce many new additions to this year's festival.

The event features a full farm market featuring creameries of the Finger Lakes Cheese Alliance providing tastings along with many local food and farm vendors.

Skaneateles, N.Y. – For more than 15 years, John Hawbecker, of Salem, S.C., has made the 850-mile drive to Skaneateles with his 1959 Chris-Craft ski boat, Infatuation, in tow to exhibit at the Antique and Classic Boat Show. This year will be no different.

“My wife and I love this show—it has the best entertainment and the friendliest people,” said Hawbecker, who attends several shows a year across the country.