Media Advisory: Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Americade Sponsorship, Motorcycle Safety Awareness Campaign

The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee will hold a press event with organizers of Americade, law enforcement and family members of the victim of a fatal motorcycle crash to announce its sponsorship of the 2026 Americade festival and the launch of a statewide social media campaign aimed at increasing awareness about motorcycle safety.

When:
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
11 a.m.

Where:

Fort William Henry Hotel & Conference Center

348 Canada Street

Lake George, NY 12845

The event will be in the rear of the parking lot near the entrance to the Fort.

Who:
Mary Tanner-Richter, DMV Deputy Commissioner
Christian Dutcher, Americade President
Brandi Behling, Program Manager, NYS Motorcycle Safety Program
Kelsey Bevins, Brother-in-Law of Crash Victim