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Monday, May 20, 2013  Tour bus vists at Destiny USA are up 77% over the past year.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  The tourism industry in New York State will get $60-million to help encourage more people to visit.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Business leaders will be meeting in Albany this week for a state summit on tourism, which is the fifth largest employer in the state

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Yahoo! has recently named the Finger Lakes and Lake George to their list of “Lakeside destinations that have it all.”

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  After siginificant renovations in November 2011, the Landmark Theatre is able to attract touring Broadway shows and Downtown businesses are reaping the benefits.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  Byrne Dairy says they will need site approval and funding assistance from New York State.

Friday, September 21, 2012  Pulaski is considered "The Salmon Fishing Capital of the East."

Wednesday, December 28, 2011  The Port Byron Travel Plaza on the New York State Thruway is back to full service.

Tuesday, October 04, 2011  Pulaski's mayor says New York State is taking a lot of tourism dollars out of Oswego County but not putting enough improvements back in.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011  The City of Oswego and Brookfield Power disagree about whether or not parts of Oswego River are public property and if fisherman can should be able to wade in.

Tuesday, August 23, 2011  Starting today, travelers flying in and out of Hancock Airport in Syracuse will have new options to satisfy their cravings.

Thursday, August 18, 2011  The new law means more flights, and possibly cheaper fares, according to State Senator John DeFrancisco.

Thursday, July 07, 2011  A trade organization representing the tourism industry says New York's hotels, amusement parks and attractions reported strong business over the July 4th weekend and expressed optimism about the summer travel season.

Wednesday, June 29, 2011  The USBC Women's Bowling Championships at the Oncenter has met expectations and then some, according to the Convention and Visitor's Bureau.

Thursday, June 02, 2011  The Memorial Day weekend was a busy one for hotels across New York state, and many in the lodging business say they think that's a sign of good things to come this summer.