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Projects Completed Through Governor’s Upstate Airport Economic Development and Revitalization Competition

$18 Million Provided for Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport Provides Comprehensive Upgrades to Modernize Airport Campus While Expanding Cultural and Community Spaces

$18 Million Provided for Ogdensburg International Airport Provides Modern Gateway to and from the North Country

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of two transformational airport projects in Rochester and Ogdensburg, supported by $36 million in state funding under the Governor’s $230 million Upstate Airport Economic Development and Revitalization Competition.

Performances Scheduled for Three Mile Bay, Cape Vincent

Cape Vincent, N.Y. - First produced in 1995 at the Lake Ontario Playhouse, the festive holiday musical The Littlest Elf returns this year featuring the talents of local adults, teens, and a children's ensemble of students ages 8-12. The show features jazzy holiday favorites and new original songs with music provided by the KEX Jazz Combo of Watertown plus an appearance by Santa himself. It is presented by the non-profit Thousand Islands Screen & Dramatic Arts, Inc. in conjunction with the Cape Vincent Arts Council.

New 25,000-Square-Foot Terminal Creates a Soaring Gateway To Spur Tourism & Economic Growth

Expansion Project Funded With $28 Million Through Governor Hochul’s Upstate Airport Economic Development and Revitalization Competition

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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the opening of a new, state-of-the-art terminal at the Watertown International Airport, a major milestone for New York’s North Country Region that will boost tourism, foster increased economic activity and create a seamless travel experience for residents and visitors. The 25,000-square-foot terminal was constructed as part of an ongoing redevelopment of the airport and features a spacious lobby, upgraded ticketing and baggage claim areas, a new passenger jet bridge, and other amenities. This new world-class gateway serves the region’s many popular destinations, including the Thousand Islands and Fort Drum. The airport redevelopment was supported by a $28 million award from the Governor’s Upstate Airport Economic Development and Revitalization Competition.

Fire & Ice Celebrations Return to Celoron, Clayton, and Watkins Glen, NY

Buffalo, NY (11/03/2025) - The Harbor Hotel Collection has announced dates for its highly anticipated Fire & Ice Celebration events, returning to its waterfront hotels in Celoron, Clayton, and Watkins Glen, New York, in early 2026. The AAA Four Diamond properties will once again transform their grounds into dazzling winter wonderlands featuring intricate ice sculptures, martini ice luges, outdoor fire pits, live entertainment, and more.

Free Event Features Tours, Activities, and Information on Sept. 27

Oswego, N.Y. -  The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is hosting the 26th annual Salmon River Fish Hatchery Open House on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Salmon River Fish Hatchery is located at 2133 County Route 22, Altmar, Oswego County.

Clayton, N.Y. (September 4, 2025) – The Antique Boat Museum is pleased to announce the 2025 Fall session of the Captain School at ABM with instructors Captain Tom Trovato and Captain Ken Kozin.  The Captain School at ABM offers courses necessary to secure a captain’s license.  During this session, the Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV), Masters Upgrade, and Towing Endorsement courses will be offered.

Cape Vincent, N.Y. - The Cape Vincent Chamber of Commerce will host its 17th annual Oktoberfest in downtown Cape Vincent on the Village Green. The event takes place September 27th starting at 12pm and ending at 5pm. Attendees can look forward to German Music by DJ Vito, a Lederhosen & Dirndl Contest, German Dance Contest, Live Music by Gridlock 3pm-5pm, and making its comeback this year - a Kids Zone.

Cape Vincent, N.Y. – Creatively refurbished chairs decorated and donated by area residents will be up for auction on Saturday, August 30 from 12-5 pm at Cape Vincent Brewing Co., 126 S. James St., Cape Vincent. Proceeds from the silent “CHAIR-ity Auction” will be shared by the Cape Vincent Arts Council to support its free downtown music events and Cape Vincent's Breakwater Gallery which features the work of talented Thousand Islands artists.

Clayton, NY — The Antique Boat Museum's 61st Annual Antique Boat Show and Auction is taking place this weekend from August 1–3, 2025, at the Museum’s campus in Clayton, New York. This beloved summer tradition—the oldest antique boat show in North America—returns with a spotlight on 150 years of Lyman Boatworks, celebrating the enduring craftsmanship and innovation of one of America’s most iconic boatbuilders.