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Offering a world-class hospitality experience in a picturesque locale, Ria’s Wines offers an exciting new Finger Lakes destination for wine lovers seeking an inviting hospitality experience 

Hector, NY - Ria’s Wines Tasting Room, officially opening its doors to the public on July 5, 2024, will join the rich legacy of the Finger Lakes by offering visitors a new destination to experience their terroir-driven winemaking, singular hospitality, and a steadfast commitment to sustainability. Founded in 2022 by husband and wife team Ria D’Aversa and Michael Penn, Ria’s Wines is nestled along the prestigious Seneca Lake wine trail; the recently renovated tasting room is poised to emerge as a strong addition to the region’s vibrant viticultural landscape.

“Never Far From Fun” Nearly $2 Million Advertising Initiative Includes Television, Radio, Streaming, and Digital Advertisements and Billboards to be Featured in Major Markets

County Fairs Passport Now Available to Encourage Kids and Families to Visit Multiple County and Local Fairs Across the State Throughout the Summer; Pickup Locations Here

Transportation Grant Pilot Program Kicks Off at Boonville-Oneida County Fair

Part of Governor Hochul’s Broader Summer Campaign to Help Kids and Families to “Get Offline, Get Outside”

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of the State’s nearly $2 million marketing initiative to promote New York’s more than 50 county and local fairs across the State. The efforts include launching television, radio, and digital advertisements and billboards, a new County Fairs Passport program, and a transportation grant program to help boost attendance at the state’s fairs, educate communities about the ways that fairs support local economies, and showcase New York State agriculture.

Legislation S.5423/A.4853 Prohibits the Mandated Use of Credit Cards as a Means of Payment at State Parks, Recreational Facilities and Historic Sites

Legislation S.9250/A.10333 Extends the Exemption for Personal Watercraft From the Boating Safety Requirement

Part of Governor Hochul’s Summer Campaign to Help Kids and Families to “Get Offline, Get Outside”  

Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation to increase access to State Parks, recreational facilities and historic sites, and to support the tourism industry in New York. S.5423/A.4853 will increase access to New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation sites by prohibiting the mandated use of credit cards as a means of payment for use of its facilities. Governor Hochul also signed S.9250/A.10333 to extend the authorization for certain operators of leased personal watercrafts to be exempt from the boating safety certificate, which will support the tourism businesses that lease these vehicles to those vacationing at New York’s waterfronts.

Watkins Glen, NY — The Yard FLX is excited to announce its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting celebration on Friday, July 12, 2024, at 4 PM. The event will take place at The Yard FLX, located at 2374 Rt 414, Watkins Glen NY. The yard FLX is an 18-acre property featuring mini golf, a driving range, go-karts, yard games, and space for live music and events.

To Boost Visitors and Showcase Agriculture

“Never Far From Fun” Nearly $2 Million Advertising Initiative Includes Television, Radio, Streaming, and Digital Advertisements and Billboards to be Featured in Major Markets

County Fairs Passport Now Available to Encourage Kids and Families to Visit Multiple County and Local Fairs Across the State Throughout the Summer; Pickup Locations Here

Transportation Grant Pilot Program Kicks Off at Boonville-Oneida County Fair

Part of Governor Hochul’s Broader Summer Campaign to Help Kids and Families to “Get Offline, Get Outside”

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of the State’s nearly $2 million marketing initiative to promote New York’s more than 50 county and local fairs across the State. The efforts include launching television, radio, and digital advertisements and billboards, a new County Fairs Passport program, and a transportation grant program to help boost attendance at the state’s fairs, educate communities about the ways that fairs support local economies, and showcase New York State agriculture.

A Revolutionary Anthology: Power of Place features more than 100 objects many on public display for the FIRST TIME EVER

Ticonderoga, N.Y. -- Fort Ticonderoga, a museum, National Historic Landmark historic site, and major cultural destination, announces the OPENING of a major new 250th Anniversary exhibit program entitled, A Revolutionary Anthology.  The first year of this exhibit program, A Revolutionary Anthology: Power of Place, is now open to the public through October 27, 2024.

Major Construction Underway To Transform the Entire Airport Campus Including New Veterans Area and Frederick Douglass Legacy Area

Project Awarded $18 Million From the Governor’s $230 Million Upstate Airport Economic Development and Revitalization Competition

Renderings Available Here

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that major construction has begun on a $38.1 million project to transform the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport into a world-class travel hub and a welcoming gateway for the entire Finger Lakes Region. The modernization project, which was awarded $18 million from the Governor’s $230 million Upstate Airport Economic Development and Revitalization Competition and $16.8 million in federal funds, will enhance the passenger experience by reimagining the main terminal area to create a more efficient, coordinated facility that helps get travelers where they need to faster and with fewer hassles.

Spray Ground, Signature Art Sculpture, and Café/Retail Space To Be Added

Project Will Expand Outdoor Recreation on Buffalo's Outer Harbor Waterfront

See Renderings Here

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced progress toward enhancing Buffalo Harbor State Park with work underway on $47.5 million in new upgrades to the park. The project includes a new spray ground, signature art sculpture and fountain, café/retail space and park office and will help provide Buffalo residents and Western New Yorkers with more options to safely cool off and escape the heat in a warming climate.

The 13-foot bronze monument titled “Harriet Tubman- Beacon of Hope” by sculptor Wesley Wofford will on display to the public from July 5 to September 30, 2024

Lake Placid, NY – “Beacon of Hope,” the nationally recognized sculpture of Harriet Tubman, is set to be unveiled on Friday, July 5, 2024, at the John Brown Farm State Historic Site in Lake Placid. The unveiling ceremony, open to the public, will commence a months-long celebration of Harriet Tubman's life and enduring legacy.

New status provides access to special programming, new research opportunities, and increased funding

Tupper Lake, N.Y. – The Wild Center is now a Smithsonian Affiliate, becoming part of a distinguished network of over 200 cultural, educational, and research organizations across the United States, plus Puerto Rico and Panama. This new relationship marks a significant milestone in The Wild Center’s mission to connect people with the natural world through science and immersive experiences.