ALBANY, N.Y. — Memorial Day weekend is the traditional kick off of summer for many, but for Albany this holiday will be celebrated by hosting several important events that will bring competitors from around the state and the nation. Read more »
Winning entries to be featured in 2010 calendar
WATERFORD, NY - Entries are now being accepted for the 2009 Erie Canalway Photo Contest. Amateur and professional photographers are invited to submit prints and digital images through September 10, 2009. Read more »
East Durham, NY - The Irish American Heritage Museum presents its new exhibit, “Soldiers Are We: The Irish in Military Service,” at its summer Exhibit Center, located on Route 145 in East Durham, (Greene County), New York. The Museum is open to the public from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, Sept. 7. Admission is $3.50 for adults; $2 for students and seniors (over 62); children under 14 and Museum members, free. Read more »
ONSTANTIA, NY - Oneida Lake is arguably the world’s most famous walleye water. And the Oneida Fish Culture Station (aka Oneida Lake Hatchery) in the north shore village of Constantia helps to maintain a healthy population by producing millions of walleye fry — released into Oneida and many other bodies of water across New York State — every year. Read more »
Catches 9-pound lake trout to pair with Finger Lakes wines
Aurora, NY - May 15, 2009 - Susan Kostrzewa, Senior Editor of Wine Enthusiast Magazine, had some doubts about her angling abilities when she was invited on a “Catch & Cook” press visit to the Finger Lakes, but she was up for the challenge. As part of the Cayuga County Office of Tourism’s public relations activities, Ms. Korstrzewa was invited to the Village of Aurora to fish the waters of Cayuga Lake and have her catch prepared by the Aurora Inn’s Executive Chef Greg Rhoad. Luck was with her as she reeled in a 9-pound lake trout and a delicious meal was prepared by Chef Rhoad, paired with a fine Pinot Noir from Heart and Hands Wine Company in Union Springs. Read more »
Riesling to Visit Passport an affordable and convenient way to sample many wines
Watkins Glen, NY - The Seneca Lake Wine Trail has announced that its popular Riesling to Visit Passport is now available and valid through Aug. 31. Similar to the Trail’s surprisingly popular Polar Passport, this passport-sized booklet, only $12 plus tax, enables bearers to enjoy a complimentary flight of wine tastings, most of which include at least one Riesling, at 27 participating wineries one time each, anytime during the promotional period. Read more »
See three special exhibitions of contemporary glass, tour with artists and Make Your Own Glass
CORNING, NY- This summer, the voices of contemporary artists echo through The Corning Museum of Glass. Visitors can explore three contemporary glass exhibitions, see new glass demonstrations, tour the galleries with artists, and express their own artistic voice in family-friendly activities.
