NEWSLETTER
Films from 13 countries, two mornings of panels, and curated networking spaces mark NIFF’s 11th year at LOOK Dine-In Cinemas
New York, NY – The Nordic International Film Festival (NIFF), has revealed its three-day program, featuring films from 13 countries and a series of curated panels connecting global and New York filmmakers, as the festival celebrates its 11th year at LOOK Dine-In Cinemas, November 6–8.
Oct 17, 2025
America 250 and FIFA World Cup Take Center Stage as the Empire State Enters a New Year of Hotel, Restaurant and Attraction Openings
Albany, NY – October 16, 2025 – New York State is poised to welcome domestic and international visitors in 2026 for a year that celebrates America’s 250th birthday and the FIFA World Cup. Combined with new attractions, hotel openings and a calendar packed with can’t-miss moments during every season, 2026 is set to become a milestone year for travel in New York State.
Oct 16, 2025
$10 Million from New York State Strengthens Center as Capital Region’s Premier Event and Meeting Destination
Project Complements Governor Hochul’s $400 Million Championing Albany’s Potential Initiative To Revitalize Albany’s Downtown Core
Governor Kathy Hochul today celebrated the groundbreaking of the Albany Capital Center (ACC) expansion project — a major milestone supported by a $10 million State investment through Empire State Development and the Capital Region Economic Development Council (CREDC). The expansion marks the next phase in establishing the ACC as the premier event and meeting destination in the Capital Region and complements Governor Hochul’s Championing Albany’s Potential (CAP) Initiative, a comprehensive $400 Million effort to revitalize downtown Albany.
Oct 16, 2025
Recognition by Global Magazine Highlights Region’s Vineyards, Vintners and Viticulture
Governor Kathy Hochul today congratulated the Finger Lakes region on being named the 2025 American Wine Region of the Year by Wine Enthusiast as part of the magazine’s prestigious Wine Star Awards. The honor recognizes the region’s world-class winemaking, sustainable practices and collaborative community that have helped define New York State as a leader in American viticulture.
Redevelopment Project Generating $1 Billion in Economic Impact and 3,700 Union Construction Jobs
New Facility Set To Reopen in 2026 as a World-Class Racing and Entertainment Destination
Governor Kathy Hochul today joined The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA), AECOM Tishman, Populous and unionized construction workers for a topping out ceremony, marking the placement of the final beam at the new Belmont Park, where New York State and NYRA are engaged in a multi-year redevelopment project to create a world-class racing and entertainment destination in Elmont.
Howes Cave, NY–The Iroquois Museum in Howes Cave, NY, received a generous donation of $50,000 from Kiewit Corporation with offices in Albany, NY, and headquarters in Omaha, NE.
Norwich, N.Y. – Built in 1896, Ward School No. 2 has served as the flagship facility for the Chenango County Historical Society (CCHS) since 1960. Standing on the corner of Rexford and Silver streets, the Richardsonian Romanesque structure is home to more than 75,000 archives and artifacts related to local history and heritage.
Glens Falls, NY — This fall, The Hyde Collection unveils a vibrant series of four exhibitions spotlighting the innovation and lasting influence of women artists from the seventeenth century to the present day. At the heart of the season is A Feast of Fruit and Flowers: Women Still Life Painters of the Seventeenth Century and Beyond, opening October 25, which highlights the groundbreaking role women played in the development of still life painting in early modern Europe.
Oct 15, 2025
A two-day REAL TIME REVOLUTION® Living History Event October 25-26
Ticonderoga, N.Y. [October 15, 2025] – Join Fort Ticonderoga for its next "REAL TIME REVOLUTION®," living history event on October 25-26 and explore an often-overlooked story in the American Revolution. Experience the harrowing stories and daily life of captured British soldiers and their families as prisoners of war.
Lake Placid resort voted #1 in the Northeast and second in the combined Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Regions
Lake Placid, N.Y. – In the annual Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, the Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa received a pair of notable distinctions. The publication’s readers voted the Mirror Lake Inn as the best resort in the Northeastern United States and second overall in the combined Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.
