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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

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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

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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.

Display Lights Up the Sky Over Long Island's Popular Oceanfront Destination 

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the fireworks display at Jones Beach State Park will again take place on Independence Day, July 4, illuminating the sky at Long Island's popular oceanfront park. The Jovia Financial Credit Union Fireworks Spectacular at Jones Beach is a 25-minute celebration in colors that will dazzle and delight all ages.

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 Yorkers Encouraged to Try Fishing at No Cost 

Governor Kathy Hochul announced today that June 29-30 is a free fishing weekend in New York State. During free fishing days, the fishing license requirement is waived for freshwater fishing on New York’s waters.

“There’s no better time for aspiring anglers to try freshwater fishing than a free fishing weekend,” Governor Hochul said. “New York is home to numerous freshwater lakes, ponds, streams and rivers, allowing for memorable fishing experiences for anglers new and novice, as well as friends and family.”…

Four-Concert Mainstage Series Co-Presented with Kaufman Music Center at Merkin Hall Begins November 19

New York, NY (June 24, 2024) — New York Festival of Song (NYFOS), led by Artistic Director Steven Blier, today announces its 2024-25 season of performances, including four Mainstage Series programs at Merkin Hall, co-presented with Kaufman Music Center. The season also includes residencies in Orient, NY and at The Juilliard School, the NYFOS Next Festival at the Rubin Museum of Art, and the return of NYFOS’s fan-favorite holiday program, A Goyishe Christmas To You!…

Sullivan County, N.Y. -- The Sullivan Catskills is thrilled to be welcoming another dove to their legacy trail. This dove will officially mark number 76 in the bunch, as we rapidly exceed our expectations and anticipate 80 doves before the end of the summer!…

New York, NY (June 25, 2024)—This fall, the New-York Historical Society celebrates the 50th anniversary of the publication—on September 16, 1974—of The Power Broker, Robert A. Caro’s Pulitzer Prize-winning biography of Robert Moses. The new exhibit, Robert Caro’s The Power Broker at 50, which will be on view September 6, 2024 – February 2, 2025, examines the story behind the book, including the obstacles placed by Moses as Caro attempted to write the first biography of a man who for decades had blocked every previous attempt.

Cornwall, N.Y. - A popular and welcome sight in the summertime is the speckled red dome of a Ladybug, but there is more to them than meets the eye! Join the Hudson Highlands Nature Center on Saturday, July 13 at 10am for their  Ladybug Release at the Outdoor Discovery Campus, located at 120 Muser Drive in Cornwall.

Lake George, NY - Prepare to be amazed as the innovative violin-wielding duo Sons of Mystro brings their electrifying live show to Shepard Park in Lake George on Saturday, June 29th at 7 pm. Classically trained with a passion for reggae, R&B, and pop, The Sons of Mystro take audiences on a sonic journey that's both familiar and refreshingly new. Critics have lauded them as “innovators of sound” and “masters of musical fusion" and the audience will hear reggae classics, American pop favorites, and the brothers' original compositions, all reimagined through the power of the violin.  Joined by DJ Venimis, …