The Beat

Featuring films selected by the Queens-born-and-raised director

The seven-film series includes a preview screening of Paper Tiger, Gray’s latest film, with the director in person on November 12

Astoria, New York (October 26, 2026) — Our most authentic contemporary craftsman of New York cinema, Queens-born-and-raised James Gray has been directing bracing, gripping, and beautifully made films set across the city’s boroughs over the past three decades. On the occasion of the release of Paper Tiger, one of his greatest achievements, Museum of the Moving Image presents a selection of films set in New York personally chosen by Gray, from monolithic classics to lesser-known titles, that express the complicated, multifaceted character of the city itself, November 7–22.

Brooklyn, N.Y. (October 26, 2026) – Ice skating at Roebling Rink at Brooklyn Bridge Park returns for its third season on Saturday, November 14, with tickets now on sale! Nestled directly underneath the Brooklyn Bridge, the popular seasonal rink provides stunning waterfront and Manhattan skyline views, providing an exciting winter destination for locals and visitors to add to their bucket list.

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Travel + Leisure, The Essential Guide to New York’s Lakes to Locks Passage, Oct. 19, 2026…

Poughkeepsie, NY: Arts Mid-Hudson will present Accessible Events from Start to Finish, a virtual professional development workshop led by Lauren Beale, Consumer Services & Tourism Programs Manager at Destination Dutchess, on Thursday, November 12, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. via Zoom.

Designed for tourism, arts, and culture professionals, the workshop will explore practical ways to create welcoming and inclusive experiences for guests of all abilities.

Saratoga Springs, NY (Oct. 23) — Ancient Armenian poetry comes to life through haunting vocals, traditional instruments, and contemporary composition when The Naghash Ensemble of Armenia takes the stage at Universal Preservation Hall 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5.

Trail Network Enhances Recreational Opportunities for Mountain Biking and Cross-Country Skiing in the Catskill Park Forest Preserve

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced the completion of an 11.5-mile multiple-use trail network in the Giggle Hollow parcel of Shandaken Wild Forest in Ulster County. The new trail network provides opportunities for beginner-to-intermediate mountain biking, cross-country skiing, and hiking.

Stony Brook, NY - The Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) will induct three-time Grammy Nominee and renowned children’s singer/songwriter Brady Rymer (from Southold) on December 6^th, 2026, at 6pm at LIMEHOF’s Stony Brook Village location (97 Main Street). The induction will be followed by LIVE music performance by Rymer featuring The Little Band That Could, From Good Homes, and members of the Laurie Berkner Band. The induction event is open to the public.

New York, N.Y. (October 22, 2026)  – The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) will soon begin previews for the world premiere production of WE’LL SEE, written and directed by Tony Award winner Richard Nelson. The beloved Apple Family will once again grace The Public’s stage with timely conversation around the dinner table for the first time since 2013. After three recent presentations on Zoom over the course of the pandemic, the latest installment will take place on the eve of the 2026 midterm elections.

Free LiteraryArts@SPAC event presented in collaboration with

Skidmore College & The Tang Museum on November 17

Conversation explores Tworkov’s extraordinary journey across art, spirituality and culture in search of truth and belonging

Saratoga Springs, NY (October 22, 2026) – Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) announces Lotus Girl with Helen Tworkov, a free community program celebrating the new paperback release of Tworkov’s memoir, Lotus Girl: My Life at the Crossroads of Buddhism and America. Presented as part of SPAC’s LiteraryArts@SPAC initiative in collaboration with Skidmore College and The Tang Teaching Museum, the event will take place Tuesday, November 17, at 6 p.m. at The Pines at SPAC.

Peak Colors This Weekend Throughout Many Parts of the Capital-Saratoga, Greater Niagara, Chautauqua-Allegheny and Hudson Valley Regions

Albany, NY - This is the sixth 2026 I LOVE NY Fall Foliage Report for New York State. Reports are obtained from more than 100 volunteer field observers and reflect expected color conditions for the coming weekend. Reports are issued every Wednesday afternoon. I LOVE NY defines "peak" as the best overall appearance the foliage will have during the season, taking into account color transition, brilliance, and leaf droppage. 

The progression of bright and vibrant fall colors across New York State continues this weekend with peak foliage throughout much of the Capital-Saratoga, Greater Niagara, Chautauqua-Allegheny and Hudson Valley regions, and near-peak and peak leaves dominating the Finger Lakes and central and southern portions of the Thousand Islands. Leaves in the Adirondacks and Catskills will be mostly past-peak, while foliage at midpoint of change is sweeping across Long Island. This is according to the field reports from volunteer observers for the Empire State Development Division of Tourism’s I LOVE NY program.