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- It has been a busy week. On Wednesday, I delivered my first State of the State address, where I laid out my vision for our comeback from COVID and for using this opportunity to unlock a whole New Era for New York. Learn more about that vision here.We continue to fight the winter surge and closely…

    - With 11 million job openings, the COVID-19 pandemic undoubtedly left drastic and long-lasting impacts on the American workforce. The loss of jobs, however, was most severe among our very own industry—total travel and tourism supported jobs plummeted 34% between…

New York State Equal Rights Heritage Center and City of Auburn Announce Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Celebration The City will “Shine a Light" on 200 years of Tubman AUBURN, NY – The New York State Equal Rights Heritage Center and the City of Auburn Historic and…

Setting the Stage for the Future of Travel Livestreamed from the National Press ClubFebruary 2, 2022 | 11:00 - 12:00pm EST - You're invited: Join U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow and Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Tori Barnes for an exclusive virtual update…

- Hello Cycle the Erie Canal riders, past, present and future! We are excited to announce that registration for Cycle the Erie Canal 2022 officially opens today, Wednesday, January 5, at noon.Our traditional eight-day adventure is returning for a 24th year in 2022. Riders will leave Buffalo July 10…

The State of the Workforce Webinar ft. Gallup Thursday, January 20, 1:00 P.M. ETAs the industry continues to battle workforce issues, a critical part of recovery, join us for an exclusive data-driven presentation by Gallup's Chief Scientist of Workplace Management and Wellbeing, Jim Harter.Register…

According to Winston Churchill, “To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often." Well, we must be near perfection, my NYS tourism family, because 2021 brought about many challenges, which forced us to change... over and over! And we are stronger for it! The NYSTIA Board…

Is your marketing ready for 2022? The team at Madden Media has rounded up some industry predictions for the new year as travelers continue to crave community and connectedness. From responsible & sustainable practices to the importance of the creator economy, here are 7 points to consider as you…

- What an eventful year it has been. As we moved through the spring and summer and vaccines became more and more available, we once again began to reconnect in person. First domestic events came back online and gatherings such as Destinations International's Annual Convention, the U.S. Travel…

- The winter surge is here, and my team and I are taking action. We have a plan to make vaccines, boosters and testing more widely available so we can get through this.This week, I spoke with President Biden about actions to assist New York in our fight against the surge. I'm grateful that he is…

Skate with the Dutchmen – Union College Men's Hockey TeamAt Discover Schenectady River Rink at Mohawk Harbor - Members of the Union College Men's Hockey Team will be on hand at the Discover Schenectady River Rink, presented by Highmark Blue Shield of Northeast NY on Tuesday, Dec. 28 from 2pm –…

LED Lighting Installed Through Reimagine The Canals Initiative Celebrates Canal Structures in Communities Photos of Fairport Lift Bridge, Brewerton and Verona Beach Lighthouses here The New York Power Authority (NYPA) and New York State Canal Corporation today unveiled the first lighting projects…

Assistance to Cover Costs Associated with Vaccine, Booster, Tests, and Mask-Related ExpensesFunds Help Counties Combat Rise in Cases During Holiday Season SurgeGetting Vaccinated, Boosted and Wearing Masks Continue to be the Best Ways to Stay Safe During Season of Indoor Gatherings - Governor Kathy…

- Artpark & Company announces a grant award totaling $49,500 from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to support the recovery of the nonprofit arts and culture sector. Following New York State's $105 million investment in the arts for FY2022, NYSCA has awarded more than $80 million…

Wine Pairing Event unites world-class experts at historic bed & breakfast - The 1897 Beekman House Bed and Breakfast, Dundee, NY, will host its inaugural Winery Pairing Dinner on January 21 and January 22, 2022. The event will feature the wines of Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard and food from Chef…

- New York's Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) is helping to restore and rebuild downtowns across our State, especially in 20 communities along the New York State Canal system. Since 2016, cities, towns and villages in each of New York's 10 regions have competed for $10 million state DRI…

  - The New York State Canal Corporation (“NYSCC") announces this Request for Qualifications (“RFQ") to identify qualified providers to develop and operate a variety of recreational Activities & excursions (“Activities") across one or…

- Emily Morris is the Senior Vice President and Chief Brand Officer of Chautauqua Institution—a community on the shores of Chautauqua Lake in southwestern New York state best known for its Summer Assembly: nine weeks of programs that come to life through a unique mix of fine and…

  RoadRUNNER: Our Audience LOVES New York, And New York Destinations LOVE Our Audience! The typical RoadRUNNER reader is 54 years old with an annual household income of $160,500. Our husband and wife readers travel on motorcycles over 15,000 miles per year and take about 4 trips lasting 6.2…

- I wanted to start this week's newsletter with an update on where we're at. We have seen a sharp increase in COVID cases over the last week. This was not surprising. Once omicron hit the shores of this country and we learned about how fast it spread, we knew we'd see cases rise.But let me be clear:…