The Beat

Warren County Businesses Taking Advantage of Groundbreaking Video Platform

Lake George, N.Y. (August 25, 2023) – LakeGeorge.TV (LGTV), the first ever connected TV platform built for a travel destination, is delivering FREE MARKETING to over 400 tourism and hospitality businesses across Warren County.

LGTV promotes tourism and hospitality businesses 24/7, 365 days a year. It is available via Roku, AppleTV, iOS/Android apps, Mobile, Web and all other digital devices – free to businesses and consumers. Consumers can choose to create a free account to conveniently save their favorite videos to help plan their trips.

Providing New Travel and Recreation Opportunities for Cyclists and Pedestrians in Binghamton

New Shared-Use Path Along State Route 434 Links Downtown Binghamton to South Side Neighborhoods and Binghamton University

Investment Complements "Southern Tier Soaring" – The Region's Comprehensive Strategy to Revitalize Communities and Grow the Economy

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the opening of a new 2.5-mile bicycle and pedestrian Greenway along the south side of State Route 434 Vestal Parkway in Broome County that provides new opportunities for recreation and environmentally friendly transportation in the Town of Vestal, City of Binghamton, and across the Southern Tier.

Hudson, NY - The Olana Partnership is seeking Historic House volunteers to join the team at Olana State Historic Site this fall. If you love nature, art, history, and Frederic Church’s Olana, volunteering is the perfect way to give back to our community, spend time on-site and get involved. Volunteering with The Olana Partnership provides a great way to immerse yourself in one of the Hudson Valley’s most unique cultural treasures and interact with visitors who are looking to learn more about Olana and artist Frederic Church.

Williamson, N.Y. – The Lake Ontario Wine Trail has launched their brand-new tasting passport, a new program that aims to increase tourism in the northern Finger Lakes region. With over 19 local businesses included within the passport, it showcase’s the best of the area in an easy, mobile-friendly way.

Sullivan County, NY (July 24, 2023) – The Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association (SCVA) is excited to announce the 67^th Dove on the Sullivan Catskills Dove Trail will be unveiled at Burn Brae Mansion. An unveiling ceremony will be held on Sunday, July 30 at noon on the front lawn of Burn Brae Mansion, 573 High Road, Glen Spey, NY.

Utica, N.Y. - Utica shoes! Who knew? Many people do not realize that Utica once had a thriving shoe manufacturing industry, producing as many as two thousand pairs daily. The factories were located within a few blocks of each other near the train station.  Find out more on a walking tour of Utica’s historic shoe district with the Oneida County History Center Saturday, August 5, 2023.

Redesigned house tours are now offered at Preservation Long Island properties in Lloyd Harbor, Setauket and Sag Harbor

New 30-foot Tiki Boat adds New Level of Comfort

Lake George, NY — Tiki Tours has added a new 30-foot tiki pontoon boat to its fleet. The second boat allows Tiki Tours to offer more trips to meet the growing demand for unique experiences for family reunions, wedding parties, corporate outings, birthday celebrations, and more. This spacious vessel with a capacity for 16 people (and dogs) also adds a new level of comfort to these tours on Lake George.

Auburn, NY – The New York State Equal Rights Heritage Center (ERHC) and City of Auburn Historic and Cultural Sites Commission have launched their summer campaign, “Meet Me in Auburn.” The multi-faceted marketing campaign invites visitors from across New York State and beyond to meet up in Auburn, NY – a central location in the Finger Lakes region – and discover all there is to do. As the City’s visitor center, the ERHC is poised to help travelers plan their visit, before their adventure begins.