The Beat

Thrillist, The Erie Canal Is Turning 200—Here’s Why It Still Matters, August 18, 2025

USA Today, 10 Labor Day weekend getaways to book in 2025, August 19, 2025

Condé Nast Traveler, The Best Weekend Resorts Near NYC, August 21, 2025…

101st Airborne Reenactors Create Realistic Paratrooper Experience for C-47 Passengers September 6th

Farmingdale, NY (August 22, 2025) - American Airpower Museum continues its popular C-47 D-Day Living History Flight Experience on Saturday, September 6, 2025, commemorating the End of World War II 80th Anniversary. Passengers will fly in an original WWII Douglas C-47 Skytrain Troop Transport, and are joined by AAM’s living historians for a breathtakingly realistic and unforgettable recreation of what U.S. Paratroopers experienced in their quest to liberate Europe from Nazi fascism.

Bronx, NY — The Bronx Night Market — the cultural powerhouse that launched the Bronx foodie revolution — will shut down this fall after eight unforgettable years. The market, which created a stage for dozens of POC-owned micro businesses in the Bronx and across New York City, will host its final three events at Fordham Plaza on August 30, September 27, and October 25.

New exhibition explores questions of becoming and belonging

August 23–July 19, 2026

Saratoga Springs, NY (August 22, 2025) — The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College presents All These Growing Things, a year-long exhibition of contemporary and historical paintings, prints, textiles, photography, and sculpture from the Tang Museum collection that explores questions of becoming and belonging.

The countdown is on, and we’re getting ready to turn up the volume!

Staten Island, N.Y. - At the 45th Annual Richmond County Fair, we will be rocking all weekend long with performances by some of Staten Island’s favorite local acts and crowd-pleasing entertainers. Expect high-energy performances, local bands, and entertainment the whole family can enjoy, all set against the backdrop of NYC’s most unique living history village.

Seneca Falls and Auburn, N.Y. - Women’s Rights National Historical Park and Harriet Tubman National Historical Park will host “Equality Week,” the parks’ first joint public event, from August 26 to August 31, 2025. Coinciding with Women’s Equality Day on August 26, Equality Week will feature guest speakers, living history programs, family-friendly activities, and special exhibits – all centered around the theme of equality and the ongoing fight for equal rights. Special programs will be offered during regular park operating hours at both locations.

Stony Brook, NY — The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) recently announced that after running for nearly two years, the first ever Billy Joel exhibit, ‘Billy Joel: My Life, A Piano Man’s Journey’ is ‘movin’ out’! The last day of the exhibit run will be October 26^th, 2025.

Culinary tastings, drinks, and conversation with authors, chefs and “WAMC On The Road” hosts Joe Donahue and Sarah LaDuke

Saratoga Springs, NY (August 21, 2025) – Saratoga Performing Arts Center announces that its innovative CulinaryArts@SPAC initiative will return this fall and winter with three flavorful and inclusive events, presented in partnership with lead sponsor Franklin Square Market at The Pines at SPAC. The series kicks off on October 7 with barbecue legend and bestselling author Steven Raichlen, and his new book Project Griddle: The Versatile Art of Grilling on a Flattop, followed by a celebration of West African culture with Ozoz Sokoh’s Chop Chop: Cooking the Foods of Nigeria on November 15, and concluding with Potluck Desserts to Share with Pride hosted by baker and LGBTQ+ advocate Justin Burke on December 4.

Monroe, N.Y. - The curated maker event, Hudson Valley Farm & Flea, will be returning for their 13th event on Saturday, October 11th from 11am-4pm at Museum Village in Monroe, NY. This year, they are proud to be celebrating women artisans, makers, bakers, chefs, designers, and farmers with a vast majority of the market being composed of women-owned businesses.