Sarah Jessica Parker Attends Beyond Fashion Costume Institute Gala

New York City, New York - Forty nine year old actress Sarah Jessica Parker looked fabulous in a black/white dress as she steps out to attend  the 'Charles James: Beyond Fashion' Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2014 in New York City.


Sarah Jessica Parker born March 25, 1965 is an American actress, model, singer and producer.


She is known for her leading role as Carrie Bradshaw on the HBO television series Sex and the City (1998–2004), for which she won four Golden Globe Awards, three Screen Actors Guild Awards, and two Emmy Awards. She played the same role in the 2008 feature film based on the show, Sex and the City: The Movie, and in its sequel, Sex and the City 2, which opened on May 26, 2010. Parker has also appeared in many other films.

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Governor Cuomo Welcomes ECAC Hockey Championship Tournament to Lake Placid this Weekend

Cornell, Union, Colgate and Quinnipiac face off for ECAC Men’s Hockey Title in Herb Brooks Arena
Albany, New York - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today welcomed the 2014 Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference (ECAC) Hockey Men’s Championship featuring Cornell vs. Union and Colgate vs. Quinnipiac in the semifinal contests to take place this weekend, March 21st-22nd in Lake Placid. The event marks the 53rd overall championship and the 11th at the historic 1980 Rink-Herb Brooks Arena.  The tournament is expected to generate $1.5 million in direct economic activity over two days, with more than 10,000 overnight stays.

“New York is the site of the original ‘Miracle on Ice,’ and there is no better place to chase the dream of an ECAC Championship than the Herb Brooks Arena,” said Governor Cuomo. “With three of the four schools in the tournament from New York, fans from all over the state will get the chance to root for their favorite teams – and contribute to our local economy in the process. This is one championship we can all win, most of all the State of New York and the North Country. I wish all the teams the best of luck.”

The four top teams in the conference will face off for the Whitelaw Cup and an automatic bid to the 67th annual NCAA Division I Men’s Hockey Tournament. Two-time defending champion Union (26-6-4, 18-3-1) will look to be the first team to win three consecutive titles since Boston University claimed four crowns (1974-1977). Cornell (17-9-5, 11-7-4) will be looking for its 13th title; Colgate (19-12-5, 13-6-3) will be searching for its second title after claiming the crown in 1990; while Quinnipiac (24-8-6, 12-6-4) seeks its first tournament title.

Cornell (1967–70, 1973, 1980, 1986, 1996–97, 2003, 2005, 2010) leads all squads claiming 12 tournament titles, followed by Harvard’s (1963, 1971, 1983, 1987, 1994, 2002, 2004, 2006) eight championships, and St. Lawrence’s (1962, 1988–89, 1992, 2000–01) six crowns.

Listed below is a summary of the upcoming tournament schedule:
FRIDAY, MARCH 21 (SEMIFINALS)
Semifinal No. 1 - Cornell vs. Union - 4 p.m.; Semifinal No. 2 - Colgate vs. Quinnipiac - 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, MARCH 22 (CHAMPIONSHIP GAME)
Championship Game - 7:30 p.m.
Both All-Session and Single-Game Tickets are currently on-sale at the Olympic Center Box Office. Fans can purchase tickets by calling 518-523-3330 or by visiting the venue.

For more information about this event and all of the events and activities on ORDA’s Olympic venues, log onto www.whitefacelakeplacid.com.

Governor Cuomo Welcomes 2014 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament to New York, Wishes Empire State Teams Luck as March Madness Begins in Buffalo

Buffalo to Host Second and Third Round Games This Week and New York City to Host East Region Semi-Finals and Final Next Week
Albany, New York - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today welcomed the 2014 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament and thousands of college basketball fans to New York State to experience one of the nation’s greatest annual sporting events, beginning tomorrow in Buffalo and continuing next week in New York City. Starting tomorrow, Buffalo will host six second and third round Men's tournament games at the First Niagara Center on the Queen City’s waterfront, generating more than $5 million in expected economic activity. Next week, the East Region semi-finals and final will occur at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The Governor also wished the best of luck to the nine teams from New York State participating in this year’s Women's and Men’s tournaments.

"I am pleased to welcome the NCAAs, along with their energy, excitement, and economic benefits, to Buffalo and New York City,” Governor Cuomo said.” “We don’t need to wait for the buzzer to call this a big win for the State and particularly Buffalo, where college basketball fans will find a city that has changed dramatically since the tournament was last held there. I can’t think of a better way to build upon the drama and exhilaration of this week’s games in Western New York than for the NCAAs to head to the Big Apple next week for the East Region semi-finals and final, where one team will cut down the nets in New York City on its way to the Final Four. And with six women's teams and three men's teams participating in their respective tournaments this year, New York State is more than ready to compete in the ‘Big Dance’. I wish all of New York’s team the very best of luck as the games begin!”

The six games scheduled for Thursday and Saturday will mark the first time since 2010 that Buffalo has been selected to host the win-or-go-home college basketball tournament popular with millions of fans across the country. As host of the second and third rounds, the Queen City will showcase its cultural attractions, restaurants, and general hospitality to fans attending the games; overall, more than 18,000 out-of-town fans are expected to visit Buffalo during the games, creating an economic impact of over $5.2 million, according to Patrick Kaler, President and CEO of Visit Buffalo Niagara.

In addition to the games, Buffalo is hosting various related events this week, including “Kids Day” on March 19th for 1,500 Buffalo school children to interact with the visiting teams. A state grant for $50,000 will help pay for costs and expenses associated with the event, including the fleeces worn by volunteers.

Syracuse University will represent the Empire State against Western Michigan at the First Niagara Center on Thursday afternoon. Following the completion of the second and third rounds this weekend, the NCAAs will continue in New York City next Friday and Sunday as Madison Square Garden hosts the East Region semi-finals and final.