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Cornwall, N.Y. – Step into the enchanting world of the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum this October, where nature comes alive in a tapestry of experiences for all ages. Nestled in the heart of Cornwall and surrounded by the picturesque Hudson Highlands, the museum beckons adventurers, wildlife enthusiasts, and curious minds alike to explore its offerings. From invigorating hikes on scenic trails to encounters with live native animals at the Wildlife Education Center, there's something for everyone to discover!…

New York, NY-- Join us for a Pop Party Time Capsule of an evening filled with rare comics and creativity at the Fraunces Tavern Museum on October 13th (as in Thirteen Colonies!), as we explore the bridges that bring Pop Culture and history together.

Showcasing the current exhibit at Fraunces Tavern Museum, "Cloaked Crusader: George Washington in Comics and Pop Culture," highlighting 100 years of George Washington in comics books and popular culture, we are bringing in a few superheroes to help out!…

Mainstage concerts at the Purchase PAC begin Oct 15 and feature Jaime Laredo, Kazem Abdullah, Joshua Roman, Danail Rachev, and Ran Dank

Newly expanded chamber series presented in White Plains and Rye Brook

White Plains, NY — Westchester’s only major professional orchestra opens its mainstage season at the Purchase Performing Arts Center on Sunday, October 15^th, at 3:00 pm, with conductor Danail Rachev and pianist Ran Dank, in a program featuring works of Schumann, Rossini, Mendelssohn, and George Walker, the first African American composer to win the Pulitzer Prize in Music.

Thurman, N.Y. – For over a decade, Thurman Farmers, just 20 minutes from Lake George, have celebrated fall by offering a free self-guided tour of this rural town.

Following the event map to sites on the town’s main arteries and secluded back roads, visitors will self-guide to more than a dozen businesses that have opened their doors inviting the public to see the inner workings of their operations.

Returning to the Lower East Side of Manhattan October 13 - 31

Governor Previously Announced $5M Grant for Institute’s Construction, Along with $775,000 WNYREDC Grant and $300,000 from NYPA

Institute will Celebrate the Region’s Hispanic Arts and Culture and Serve as Central Hub for West Buffalo

See Institute Renderings Here  

Governor Kathy Hochul today broke ground on the new Hispanic Heritage Cultural Institute at an event with Hispanic Heritage Council of Western New York leadership, community stakeholders and elected officials in West Buffalo. The HHCI will feature a museum, 150-seat performing arts theater, event space, café, media center for radio or television broadcasts, learning center, and more. The three-story, 37,000-square-foot infill development on Niagara and Hudson streets will celebrate the region’s Hispanic arts and culture and serve as a central hub for the West Buffalo community.  The groundbreaking coincides with the start of Hispanic Heritage Month which goes from September 15 through October 15 and the 13th anniversary of the founding of the Hispanic Heritage Council of Western New York.

Syracuse, N.Y. (September 13, 2023) – On Saturday, October 7th and Sunday, October 8th, RetroGameCon, Upstate NY’s Video Game Expo returns to The Oncenter in downtown Syracuse for its 10-year anniversary event. RetroGameCon, the largest video game event in New York State, will once again be bringing famous voice actors, content creators, musical guests, and legends of the video game industry to downtown Syracuse for the weekend. The convention also features over 100 different exhibitors, including video game vendors, local artists and crafters, and independent game developers.

New Passport being released

Schenectady, N.Y. (September 15, 2023) – Discover Schenectady is re-branding its popular Schenectady Ale Trail to include the county’s distilleries and meadery. The trail will now be known as Schenectady Sips – Craft Beverage Trail. The trail features six breweries including Back Barn Brewing Co., Druthers Brewing Co., Frog Alley Brewing Co., Great Flats Brewing, Seven Points Brewery and Wolf Hollow Brewing Co. New to the trail are the Schenectady Distilling Co., Murray’s Fools Distilling Co. and Helderberg Meadworks.

Farmingdale, NY (September 15, 2023) – American Airpower Museum proudly announces another Douglas C-47 “Skytrain” D-Day Living History Flight Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 (Oct. 8 rain date).  In a one-of-a-kind immersive educational program, AAM’s C-47 troop transport will conduct four flights where Living Historians show passengers what 101^st and 82^nd Airborne Division Paratroopers experienced on their incredible 1,200-plane D-Day assault.  Noted World War II Living Historian Robert Scarabino, with help from his 101^st Airborne Living Historians, will transport passengers back in time to that fateful day in history. …