New York, N.Y. - Among the New York City’s major museums, there is only one with the words “New,” “York,” and “City” in its name, and this is precisely what gives the Museum of the City of New York (1220 Fifth Avenue; http://www.mcny.org/ ) its unique mandate: to explore the past, present, and future of this fascinating and particular place and to celebrate its heritage of diversity, opportunity, and perpetual transformation. A variety of exhibitions, public programs, and publications all investigate what gives New York City its singular character.

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Belleayre Music Festival Preparing for July 3 Opening

Highmount, N.Y. - When Belleayre Beach opened for the summer of 2010 Memorial Day Weekend as it has every year since 1993, one thing was different; the record setting crowds that showed up to enjoy the facility. Stellar Memorial Day Weekend weather led to a record setting Sunday when almost 700 people came out to swim, boat, fish, hike, picnic and just lounge around the well manicured park in Pine Hill at the base of Belleayre Mountain. The Belleayre day use area offers facility amenities such as a white-sand swimming beach, kayak and paddle boat rentals, BBQ facilities and rentable pavilions with electricity and grills for private parties, reunions and other gatherings. Continue Reading »

Oswego, N.Y. - The shores of Lake Ontario in Oswego, New York will be emblazoned with tall ships this summer at the Oswego Festival of Sail, set for June 25, 26 & 27 in the Oswego Harbor, according to Festival of Sail Committee Member and H. Lee White Marine Museum Executive Director Mercedes Niess.

The three-day festival will include tours of the tall ships Pride of Baltimore II, Lynx, and Unicorn, as well as vendors, children’s events, music, and sail aways on the Lynx. Continue Reading »

Owego, N.Y. - Merlin Lessler, notorious in Owego, NY as “The Old Coot” will be honored this year as the Grand Marshal for the 30th annual Owego Strawberry Festival. Mr. Lessler has been writing his “Old Coot” column for the Owego Pennysaver for 4 years. He is very excited to be leading the parade this year. “It’s a great honor to be named Grand Marshal of the Strawberry Festival”, said Lessler.

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$99 3-Packs Available One Day Only

Highmount, N.Y. - Summer is right around the corner because Saturday, May 29 of Memorial Day Weekend, the Belleayre Beach at Pine Hill Lake will open for weekends for 2010. And to help launch into summer with style Belleayre is excited to announce the return of the 2nd Annual Triple Crown Splash into Summer Extravaganza. The Triple Crown Extravaganza consists of a Memorial Day Weekend Rail Jam, a Kayak Regatta at Belleayre Beach, and a Mountain Bike Drag Race. The grand prize to the person who wins all three events is Family Pack of Four Season Passes to Belleayre for the 2010-2011 skiing and riding season valued at $1600. Continue Reading »

Tuxedo, N.Y. - Excitement is building at Tuxedo Ridge Ski Center as the mountain, located in scenic Sterling Forest prepares to host their first three-day concert over Memorial Day weekend-The Mighty High Mountain Fest. 

The line-up is full of crowd pleasers including Dark Star Orchestra, From Good Homes and The New Riders of the Purple Sage.  The production company Create a Vibe together with the staff at Tuxedo Ridge are certain this will be a weekend you won’t want to miss. Continue Reading »

Auburn, N.Y. - Citizens in Auburn will join thousands of individuals across the country to celebrate National Preservation Month this May. “Old is the New Green” is the theme of the month-long celebration sponsored by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Since the National Trust for Historic Preservation created Preservation Week in 1971 to spotlight grassroots preservation efforts in America, it has grown into an annual celebration observed by small towns and big cities with events ranging from architectural and historic tours and award ceremonies, to fundraising events, educational programs and heritage travel opportunities. Continue Reading »