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A chilling 1930s-inspired haunted experience inside a former tuberculosis sanitorium​

Pre-Sale tickets  https://gvartscouncil.org/pages/keep-the-arts-alive-2025#

Mount Morris, N.Y. -- The Genesee Valley Council on the Arts (GVCA) dares you to enter the darkened halls of history for a haunted house like no other ever before! On four nights in October, thrill-seekers will step into the shadowy corridors of the Murray Hill Campus, the former Mount Morris Tuberculosis Sanitorium (1936-1971), for a one-of-a-kind immersive fright fest: Haunted House – Survive the Sanitorium.

Haunted tales, eerie rides, and a chilling walk through the Canfield Casino await brave guests.

Saratoga Springs, NY (September 2025) — Saratoga’s most haunted tradition is back! The Ghosts of Saratoga Trolley Tour returns this October, offering locals and visitors alike a chance to experience the city’s spookiest stories and paranormal hotspots.

Presenting International Cinema to Local Theaters

New York, NY -  The African Diaspora International Film Festival (ADIFF NYC) is proud to announce its return to New York City this fall, running November 28–December 14, 2025 at distinguished venues including Cinema Village, Symphony Space at the Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theater, The Forum, and Teachers College.

Freshwater Fishing License Not Required on National Hunting and Fishing Day, Sept. 27, 2025

New Yorkers Encouraged to “Get Offline, Get Outside” and Try Freshwater Fishing at No Cost

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced Sept. 27 will mark the next Free Fishing Day in New York State.

The daylong sendoff to summer at Canalside packs in more than 15 activities for all ages

View the full schedule of events at ErieCanalTurns200.com

Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation (ECHDC) encourages all to join in one last huzzah for summer during a day filled with Erie Canal-themed programming on Sunday, September 21, at Canalside in Buffalo. During this send-off to the season and commemoration of the Erie Canal bicentennial, activities will run from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Most events are free. The full schedule is available at ErieCanalTurns200.com.  The all-day community event also kicks off the World Canals Conference, hosted this year in Buffalo, and tees up the departure of the Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief.

Glen Cove, N.Y. – The North Shore Historical Museum invites the Glen Cove community and beyond to don their finest flapper fringe and bow ties for an evening of elegance, history, and roaring good fun at its Annual Gala, themed “Gatsby at 100!” This year’s celebration marks the centennial of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby and promises to transport guests straight into the heart of the 1920s.

Wednesday, October 29 at 8 p.m. in the Dryden Theatre

Rochester, N.Y., September 17, 2025—Tickets are on sale now for the October 29 ceremony and gala where actress Rita Moreno will accept the George Eastman Award for her distinguished contribution to the art of cinema.

The ceremony will feature an appreciation of her career by Peter Bagrov, senior curator, Moving Image Department, a compilation of highlights of her work, and an on-stage conversation with Moreno—to be followed by a celebratory gala in the museum.

Free Event Features Tours, Activities, and Information on Sept. 27

Oswego, N.Y. -  The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is hosting the 26th annual Salmon River Fish Hatchery Open House on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Salmon River Fish Hatchery is located at 2133 County Route 22, Altmar, Oswego County.

Bethpage State Park To Host 2033 PGA Championship and Expected to Host 2028 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship

Oak Hill Country Club Will Host a Fifth PGA Championship in 2035

Governor Kathy Hochul and the PGA of America today announced that New York State plans to host three landmark professional golf championships over the next decade. Bethpage State Park’s famed Black Course in Farmingdale expects to welcome the 2028 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship and the 2033 PGA Championship, while Oak Hill Country Club outside Rochester will host the 2035 PGA Championship. The announcement comes as New York State prepares to host the 45th Ryder Cup next week at Bethpage State Park.