The Beat

Rochester, N.Y. (Nov. 3, 2025) —Roc Holiday Village has once again been recognized among the nation’s most festive destinations, earning nominations in the 2025 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for both Best Ice Skating Rink and Best Holiday Market.

Performances Begin May 2026

New York, N.Y. (November 5, 2025) – The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) announced today that the world premiere production of GIRL, INTERRUPTED has been added to The Public’s 2025-2026 season. The new play with music is scheduled to begin in The Public’s Martinson Hall in May 2026. Casting will be announced at a later date.

Ticonderoga, NY (November 5, 2025) – The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC), in collaboration with a wonderful network of local businesses and community organizations, is delighted to present the 16th Annual Ticonderoga Area North Country Christmas Celebration! Taking place Saturday, November 29th through Sunday, December 7th, 2025, this cherished community tradition is filled with holiday magic, family fun, and festive events designed to showcase the very best of the Ticonderoga Area.

Cooperstown, NY – Fenimore Art Museum is pleased to share that on July 11, 2025, the ownership of the Hancock House in Ticonderoga, New York was transferred to The Lower Adirondack Regional Center for History (LARCH), formerly known as the Ticonderoga Historical Society (THS).

Brooklyn, N.Y. (November 3, 2025) – Ice skate under the historic Brooklyn Bridge at Roebling Rink in Brooklyn Bridge Park this season, taking in iconic skyline views for an unforgettable winter adventure. Returning for its second season, the Park’s seasonal pop-up rink will open November 24 with ice skating offered daily through February 1.

Fire & Ice Celebrations Return to Celoron, Clayton, and Watkins Glen, NY

Buffalo, NY (11/03/2025) - The Harbor Hotel Collection has announced dates for its highly anticipated Fire & Ice Celebration events, returning to its waterfront hotels in Celoron, Clayton, and Watkins Glen, New York, in early 2026. The AAA Four Diamond properties will once again transform their grounds into dazzling winter wonderlands featuring intricate ice sculptures, martini ice luges, outdoor fire pits, live entertainment, and more.

In honor of Veteran’s Day, this event is free for all active and retired military personnel

Ticonderoga, N.Y. (October 29, 2025) – Join Fort Ticonderoga for a one-day REAL TIME REVOLUTION® living history event on Saturday, November 8^th to salute veterans service in the defense of the United States, beginning with the first citizen-soldiers of 1775.

Saturday, September 12, 2026

Lewiston, NY –  Legendary rock band O.A.R. has announced the O.A.R. Three Decades Tour, an expansive tour across North America will play the Artpark Amphitheater, in Lewiston NY, on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 6:30PM w/special guests Gavin DeGraw and KT Tunstall. …

Outside Magazine, The Best Roadside Motels Across the U.S. for Adventure Seekers, Oct. 24, 2025

BBC, The Erie Canal: The manmade waterway that transformed the US, Oct. 27, 2025 

Trazee Travel, What’s New in New York State for 2026, Oct. 28, 2025 …

Niagara Falls, NY (October 31, 2025) - The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has named "Niagara Virtual,” the exciting and gamified Virtual Reality (VR) adventure at Rainbow Air Helicopter Tours’ new home in Niagara Falls, as a finalist for the group’s Brass Ring award for the “Best New Product” in the Family Ride/Attraction category in the world!

The finalist designation was announced by Frontgrid, the Wales-based company that developed and oversaw fabrication of “Niagara Virtual” through its ParadropVR subsidiary. Frontgrid has been recognized for its creative and technical excellence by numerous professional associations worldwide since 2017.