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B M & T ••• November/December 2022 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 25 NEW YORK From Niagara Falls to the Adirondacks and the Catskills this state has a physical beauty that's often overlooked. The Adirondack Mountains has wonderful ranch resorts, farms, horseback riding and hiking opportunities. Both the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics were held in Lake Placid. We all remember the "Miracle on Ice." Stop in at the Lake Placid Winter Olympics Hall of Fame and Museum. The Catskills has long been known as a playground for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The area is known for its picturesque colors, hiking trails, winter sports activities and romantic getaways. There is no better display of the magnificent power and beauty of Mother Nature, than Niagara Falls. Just 17 miles northwest of Buffalo, the three falls that make up Niagara Falls has as much as 100,000 cubic feet of water per second spill over its cliffs. ness or taking a fun weekend tour, there's always time to explore the rich traditions of Newark's African American past, pres- ent and future. Clinton Memorial AME Zion Church occupies the oldest active Black congregation in Newark, having been established in 1822. Visit its Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings from July to November for fresh produce, nutrition classes, and health screenings. Aljira, A Center for Contemporary Art, is located in the heart of downtown Newark. This contemporary art center features exhibits and community events by well-known and emerging African American artists. Newark is a transportation hub and traveling could not be any easier with Newark Liberty International Airport right at their doorstep. Enjoy quick and easy access to NYC 24 hours a day via subway (PATH), NJ TRANSIT or Amtrak. ROCHESTER Friendly, affordable, and easy to get to, Rochester has everything you need to make your next meeting or convention beautiful. Discover why Rochester is not too big for a small meeting and not too small for a big con- vention. A diverse array of attractions and amenities rival larger markets, but affordable pricing, accessibility and supportive, cooperative hospi- tality industry sets Rochester apart as an ideal destination for you next meeting, conference or convention. Located in downtown Rochester, the Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center (JAFRRCC) is ready to meet the need of your next convention or conference. The facility of the few Convention Centers in the country to operate its own food and beverage department. The enclosed skyway connects the Convention Center to the Riverside parking garage, as well as two major hotel proper- ties, the Hyatt Regency Rochester and the Rochester Riverside Hotel. In addition the Hilton Garden Inn and the Holiday Inn Rochester Downtown are located in very short walking distance from the main the entrance. Rochester offers limitless options for both unique and traditional venues for meetings, conventions, with options for groups of every size and budget. Options for meetings and events in Rochester include the Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center, Blue Cross Arena, the Dome Arena and a wide range of hotels with meeting and breakout space. Unique and different meeting spaces continue to open in the Rochester market. Host your next meeting on the shores of Lake Ontario at Arbor at the Port, a contemporary space at the Port of Rochester located where the lake and the Genesee River meet. Looking for meeting space connected to a hotel? Rochester's RIT Inn and Conference Center now boasts a com- pletely renovated ballroom, and the Woodcliff Hotel & Spa recently debuted the "Look Out Point" event space, a 6,700 sq. ft. tent, perched atop a green hillside. For culture buffs, Rochester has a number of attractive museums, several of which, like the Rochester Museum & Science Center, The Strong National Museum of Play, and the historic George Eastman Museum are being upgraded renovated and/or expanded. The Greater Rochester International Airport, which serves the area, recently completed a multimillion-dollar moderniza- tion project. The renovation completely transformed the airport, adding new restaurants, enhanced passenger waiting areas, new amenities and more. High Falls Rochester Credit Evilarry – Wikimedia