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- 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:…

  More Sophisticated, Engaging Booth Format Planned for 2022 NYSTIA's I LOVE NEW YORK travel show presence will be undergoing significant investment and upgrade as we begin our 2022 recovery and resurgence initiatives. After consultation with trade show specialists, we're enhancing both our use…

Register for the Random Drawing for Lift Tickets at Participating New York Ski Mountains and Resorts HereChildren Ages 5-11 Who Receive Their First Vaccine Dose or Anyone Who Has Received a COVID-19 Booster EligibleChoice to Ski in the Eastern or Western Part of the State - Governor Kathy Hochul…

$64,323 awarded to seven organizations- Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor, in partnership with the NYS Canal Corporation, is pleased to announce that seven organizations have been selected to receive Erie Canalway IMPACT! Grants totaling $64,323. Funded projects include vital work to showcase…

- Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the State Board for Historic Preservation has recommended adding 21 properties to the State and National Registers of Historic Places. The nominations include the former home and workplace of a pioneering 20thcentury social reformer in New York City, a summer…

- Community members and visitors are invited to vote in the second annual Holiday Lights - Schuyler Style competition presented by the Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Warren Homes, WENY, and Seven Mountains Media. It's a month-long contest, so make your plans now to visit…

- Masks Now Required in All Indoor Public Places Unless Businesses or Venues Implement a Vaccine RequirementSee Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the New Requirements HereSee Mask and Vaccine Posters Available for Businesses Here and HereRead Health Commissioner's Determination HereGovernor Kathy…

- Cayuga County Tourism Office in partnership with Wayne County Tourism has created a new app: “Treasures Along the Erie Canal"! Discover 200 years of history interlocking with nature like you never have before. The legendary Erie Canal can be explored in the rural countryside…

- At the Annual Membership Meeting of the Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce, held on December 1, at Veraisons Restaurant at the Inn at Glenora and presented by Community Bank, N.A., three officers were appointed to the Board of Directors Executive Committee and three new Board Members were…