Tourism

Governor Hochul announced that more than $36 million has been awarded to 48 projects across New York State through the County Infrastructure Grant Program.

Governor Hochul announced a $6 million State investment to replace the Long Building at the North Elba Showgrounds in Lake Placid, ensuring the continued success of the internationally recognized Lake Placid and I Love New York Horse Shows.

Governor Hochul announced a $6 million State investment to replace the Long Building at the North Elba Showgrounds in Lake Placid, ensuring the continued success of the internationally recognized Lake Placid and I Love New York Horse Shows.

Governor Hochul and the New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) announced that the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival will return to historic Saratoga Race Course in June 2026 for a third and final year to allow for the on-time and uninterrupted construction of a new Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y.

La gobernadora Hochul anunció el lanzamiento de la nueva campaña integrada de turismo y viajes de verano de "I LOVE NY", que se destaca por dos nuevos anuncios que se emitirán durante agosto en todo el estado de Nueva York y en mercados tradicionales como Canadá.

Governor Hochul announced the launch of I LOVE NY's new integrated summer tourism and travel campaign, highlighted by two new ads running through August across New York State, and in traditional drive markets including Canada.

Governor Hochul announced the opening of “Waterway of Change: Complex Legacies of the Erie Canal,” an engaging new visitor experience at Canalside in Buffalo commemorating the Erie Canal Bicentennial.

Governor Hochul announced the opening of a new, 2.5-mile, multiuse path in the Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, that closes one of the last remaining gaps in the scenic Niagara River Shoreline Trail.

Governor Hochul sent a letter to NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman expressing her disappointment in the League’s decision to cancel the 2026 NHL All-Star Weekend at UBS Arena.

Governor Hochul announced the state is moving forward with plans to bring Great Lakes cruises to Buffalo.