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 CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (July 10, 2012) –  The New York Wine & Culinary Center announces the appointment of Mike Sokolski as Executive Chef for their recently revamped second floor restaurant, the Upstairs Bistro.

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The National Museum of Play at The Strong has been awarded a Certificate of Excellence for 2012 from TripAdvisor.  According to a letter sent by Christine Peterson, president for Business at TripAdvisor, “The Certificate of Excellence awards businesses that constantly earn  top ratings from TripAdvisor travelers. With a rating of 5.0, National Museum of Play at The Strong has earned a place among the very best.”

The National Museum of Play at The Strong also garnered recognition as one of Central New ...

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Hammondsport, New York – July 3, 2012– Several hundred people gathered on Sunday, July 1^st to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Konstantin Frank and the winery that transformed the Finger Lakes wine industry and beyond.  Dr. Konstantin Frank Wine Cellars, founded in 1962 by Ukrainian immigrant Konstantin Frank, spurred the "vinifera revolution", proving that classic European grape varieties could survive and thrive in the cool climate, and ultimately produce excellent wines. 

In honor of its 50^th Anniversary,...

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Ithaca, NY 14850- July 2012 at Rasa Spa. Expanding within its original location, Rasa Spa hopes to
support rest, restoration, and wellness.
By growing within it's original space, Rasa is mirroring a belief that real change and healing begins
within.

This is Rasa Spa's second phase of growth. Last summer, Rasa added a location at Community Corners
in an effort to be more accessible and available to the local community and to partner more completely
with Island Health and Fitness. The Community Corners location s...

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Victor, New York – July 4^th, 2012 – Best Western Plus Victor Inn & Suites on its fourth anniversary of its opening has announced that it has received yet another TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award. The accolade, which honors hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. Approximately 10 percent of accommodations listed on TripAdvisor receive this prestigious award.

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June 22, 2012 (Hammondsport, NY) – Heron Hill Winery announced the Summer roll-out of a new label design this week for its mainstay Classic series wines. The new label features a clean, contemporary design and continues to use the heron as the focal point of the brand. Though the past design served Heron Hill well for over a decade, the redesigned label will no longer depict Heron Hill Winery’s acclaimed flagship building overlooking Keuka Lake. The colors for the new label were chosen to harmonize with the...

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This "Philanthropy Challenge" presented by MVP Health Care

ROCHESTER, N.Y. - Using social media to fundraise across generations - in the spirit of George Eastman's philanthropic legacy - the George Eastman House Photo Finish 5K presented by MVP Health Care returns to the streets for its second year Saturday, Oct. 6, to raise funds for numerous non-profit causes. This "philanthropy challenge" allows dozens of organizations to raise fu...

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HAMMONDSPORT – Looking for a special way to kick off the Fourth of July weekend? Celebrate in America’s Coolest Small Town, Hammondsport! The Coolest Small Town Celebration will be held this Saturday, June 30, in the Hammondsport Village Square. Festivities will begin at 12 p.m., culminating with a fireworks display at 10:30 p.m.

The day will center around all the things that give Hammondsport its distinct cool factor, which helped it win the “America’s Coolest Small Town” contest through Budget Travel mag...

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ROCHESTER, N.Y. - The movies are literally comin' right at ya this summer, as the Dryden Theatre installs its silver screen for five days' worth of 3-D classics from Golden Age, all on film. The series includes the first-ever 3-D release from a major studio (Man in the Dark), a dose of Hitchcock (Dial M for Murder), and a visit from the founder of the 3-D Film Archive (presenting a series of shorts plus Robot Mo...

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ROCHESTER, New York—Do you have a favorite toy that deserves to join the ranks of Barbie, Hot Wheels, Slinky and other classic playthings enshrined in the prestigious National Toy Hall of Fame at The Strong? The deadline for nominations is soon approaching and toy lovers everywhere are urged to voice their toy choices for induction this coming November.

To nominate your favorite classic toy, visit www.toyhalloffame.org/nominate or mail your selection to: National Toy Hall of Fame at The Strong, One Ma...

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