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Cape Vincent, N.Y. - Classic rock from the Right Turn Band will kick off the Cape Vincent Arts Council’s Concerts on the Green series on Saturday, June 27 from 4:00-5:30 p.m. The series of free concerts takes place on the Cape Vincent Village Green, 357 Broadway St. along the St. Lawrence River, within walking distance of shops and cafes in downtown Cape Vincent. (Rain location is the Cape Vincent Fire Hall, 241 Broadway St.)…

Featuring New Book Release by Best-Selling Author Jessie Sima

Cape Vincent, N.Y. - The new book from New York Times bestselling author Jessie Sima will be released as part of a series of events taking place in Cape Vincent as it hosts the 1000 Islands Children’s Book Festival. On June 6 at 1 pm, Sima and other authors will be on hand to sign and discuss their books in an event open to the public. It will take place on Real Street in Cape Vincent in the backyard of The Little Book Store (183 W. Broadway St.), directly across from the Cape Vincent Community Library. Admission is free and all are welcome.

Cape Vincent, N.Y. - The Cape Vincent Arts Council is proud to present another summer of outdoor live music with its 2026 Concerts on the Green series. The free concerts take place Saturdays from 4:00-5:30 p.m. on the Cape Vincent Village Green, 357 Broadway St. along the St. Lawrence River, within walking distance of shops and cafes in beautiful downtown Cape Vincent. (Rain location is the Cape Vincent Fire Hall, 241 Broadway St.)…

To Celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup

12 Projects Selected Through the New York State Community World Cup Grant Program

Funding Will Support Public Viewing Events and Community Activations Across New York State

Program Helps Extend the Economic and Tourism Benefits of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to Communities Statewide

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that 12 community-based projects across seven regions of New York State have been selected as awardees through the New York State Community World Cup Grant Program. State funding will support locally organized public viewing events and related programming tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. More than $371,000 in grants will facilitate events designed to bring residents and visitors together while driving economic activity and increasing visitation to local businesses.

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.