NEW YORK, April 23, 2009 - Bon Voyage!  Gute Reise!  Buon Viaggio!  While a European vacation may be out of the question for many travelers due to tightening purse-strings, numerous destinations across New York State (www.iloveny.com) mirror the romantic, exotic, artistic and epicurean aspects of Europe, making the idea of a European-feeling getaway more of a reality. While travelers may only be a short distance from home, the state’s Venetian glass, Austrian- or German-style Rieslings, Opera and more will whisk travelers away to a continent of romance, history and heritage without breaking the bank, or their travel plans. Read more »

 ALBANY, N.Y. — Not only will the local filming of Columbia Picture’s new motion picture Salt bring recognition to the area, but the two-week movie shoot will pump well over a million dollars into the Capital Region’s local economy.  The production of the film, which tentatively takes place Thursday, April 23rd to Monday, May 4th, brings 150 crew members to the area.  Hundreds of local residents and businesses are working with Columbia pictures to help make the Salt vision a reality. Read more »

The Wayne County GrandSlam and Merchants Challenge Fishing Youth Derby starts May 2nd. This county derby will celebrate its twelfth year providing area youngsters with a chance to experience some of the finest fishing in New York State. This unique event also gives the youngsters four months to catch fish, and compete for prizes and US Savings Bonds. Read more »

WGI Switches to Toyota Hybrids and Partners with Swarthout Recycling

WATKINS GLEN, NY (April 21, 2009) - Each year Earth Day is the day that Americans take notice of the challenges facing our planet so that we can all work together to increase environmental awareness.  In 2009,  Watkins Glen International will increase efforts to “Go Green” that include switching most fleet vehicles at the track to 2009 Toyota hybrids including the 2009 Official Toyota Camry Pace Car, and the implementation of a new on-site recycling program in partnership with Swarthout Recycling.  These efforts are designed to help both the historic road course and its fans to do their part in preserving the beauty of the planet and the campground setting of The Glen. Read more »

Who: The Miss New York Organization for Miss America, the Office of the Mayor, the Albany County Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Albany-Regional Chamber of Commerce. Read more »

Warren County - The Warren County Departments of Planning and Tourism have together determined an estimate of the 2008 visitor population for the County. Read more »

The Art of the Violin to include dinner, music and auction of one-of-a-kind violins

(White Plains) - In celebration of the Westchester Philharmonic’s 26th year and Itzhak Perlman’s inaugural season as Artistic Director, the orchestra’s board of directors has announced a spring gala benefit, The Art of the Violin. The event, which will pay tribute to guest of honor Maestro Perlman, will be held at the Ritz Carlton in White Plains on Sunday, May 17, 2009 at 5:30 pm immediately following the orchestra’s Season Finale concert at 3 pm at the Performing Arts Center. Read more »