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Westchester County (file / credit: Westchester County Office of Tourism)

Westchester County Launches ’100 Reasons’ Tourism Campaign

“We have heritage. We have lots of museums and galleries. We have some world famous chefs,” says Lydia Ruth of tourism office.

2011/04/07

The New York State Capitol - Albany, NY - Mar 16, 2008 - Photo: Daniel Barry/Getty Images

NY Tourism Group To Lobby State Lawmakers

The Tourism Industry Coalition of New York State said more than 200 people involved in the tourism industry will meet with legislators Tuesday in an effort to keep $7.4 million in tourism marketing from being reduced.

2011/03/01

Hotel Bed

NYC Hotels: Where Not To Stay In The Big Apple

Visiting NYC and need help deciding where to stay? We can help – by letting you know exactly which hotels not to book.

CBS New York–2011/02/17

Generic Casino File Photo (credit: CBS 2)

N.J. Lays Off 115 Of Its 144 Casino Inspectors

Additional layoffs to other inspectors at Casino Control Commission are likely in coming weeks.

2011/02/03

Gov. Chris Christie delivers the State of the State address in the Statehouse - Trenton, NJ - Jan 11, 2011 - Photo: Tim Larsen / Governor's Office

Gov. Christie Signs Atlantic City Rescue Package

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says construction will resume next week on Atlantic City’s half-finished Revel casino.

2011/02/01

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The Food & Sights Near Columbus Circle

Columbus Circile is a Midtown highlight that welcomes a bevy of tourists and New Yorkers alike on a daily basis. This is your guide to the neighborhood’s best museums, eats and shopping.

2011/01/06

Tourists take Ferry from Battery Park to Statue of Liberty in August 2010/Getty

NYC Sees Record Tourism In 2010

Mayor Michael Bloomberg says 48.7 million people visited New York last year. That surpasses its 2008 record of 47 million.

2011/01/04

Long Island - File / Photo: NASA

L.I. Association President Pushes For Destination Center

Long Island Association president Kevin Law says that it’s time the island start acting like the big guy that it is.

2011/01/04

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The Top 5 Tourist Traps To Skip When Visiting NYC

Don’t waste your time and money at overrated, unpleasant tourist traps just because the guidebooks say so! CBSNewYork has your guide on what not to do when visiting and sightseeing in NYC.

CBS New York–2010/12/22

FILE - This undated file photo provided by Orkin LLC shows bed bugs. (AP Photo/Orkin LLC, File)

Bedbugs Keep Tourists Away From Big Apple

Some travelers who had arranged trips to New York said they were creeped out about staying in hotels and visiting attractions as new reports of bedbugs seem to pop up every few days.

2010/10/25

NYC, Miami Partner To Encourage Intercity Trips

NEW YORK (AP) – Tourism officials in New York City and Miami are partnering with American Airlines in the hopes of getting residents to visit each other’s cities. For people who buy tickets by Thursday […]

2010/10/19

Terminal 4 at JFK Airport (Photo by Michael Nagle/Getty Images)

Delta Plans $1 Billion Expansion At JFK’s Terminal 4

Mayor Bloomberg, Governor Paterson and the CEO of Delta Airlines unveiled plans Wednesday for the expansion and improvement of JFK’s Terminal 4.

2010/08/11

Central Park File Photo

NYC On Track For Record Number Of Tourists In 2010

The Big Apple is on track to host a record number of visitors in 2010.

2010/08/11

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