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Museum participating in Smithsonian's Museum Day and opens new exhibition exploring war and conflict

Rochester, N.Y., September 7, 2022—The George Eastman Museum will be open to the public for FREE on Saturday, September 17, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. In the spirit of Smithsonian magazine’s Museum Day, the Eastman Museum is opening its doors to all visitors for the day to encourage the Rochester community to experience the exhibitions Anastasia Samoylova: FloodZone and Perspectives: Recent Gifts of Contemporary Art, and opening day of the newest exhibition in the museum's Collection Gallery, exploring war and conflict. …

Sept. 9 - Oct. 15, 2022

East Otto, N.Y. – For the 10^th consecutive autumn, Griffis Sculpture Park will be illuminated in colorful theatrical lighting when NIGHT LIGHTS at Griffis Sculpture Park returns on Friday, September 9 to Saturday, October 15, 2022. A portion of the legendary park’s landscape and sculptures are seen in a whole different light. NIGHT LIGHTS is a successful fundraiser for the United States’ largest sculpture park – and a Western New York gem.

Ticonderoga, NY (September 8, 2022) – The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) is pleased to announce the first Ticonderoga Area Restaurant Weeks will take place September 16^th – 30^th, 2022. This event is all about encouraging residents and visitors to support the array of wonderful restaurants in the Ticonderoga Area and think local. TACC has created a Passport & Stamp Card which will give the community and visitors an opportunity to win gift certificates from local restaurants.

Schoharie County, N.Y. - This month, eleven years ago, tropical storm Irene wreaked havoc along the watershed of the Schoharie Creek, devastating rural towns along the valley. Flood damage affected business, private homes, farmlands, and more. In response, thousands of New Yorkers banded together to help those in need.

One of those heroes was Ginny Schaum, local resident and former student of the Fashion Institute of Technology. Her dedication to helping community dates back to some of her initial career work where she created clothing for people with disabilities, taking into consideration the frailties of the customer as well as the capabilities of their caretakers.

View Weekly I LOVE NY Fall Foliage Reports Available Every Wednesday, Beginning September 14, Here

Watch New Broadcast and Digital Marketing Campaign Showcasing Popular Seasonal Attractions and Destinations Here

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the start of New York State's 2022 fall foliage and travel season, highlighted by the return of I LOVE NY's Fall Foliage Reports and a new I LOVE NY broadcast and digital marketing campaign to showcase popular fall activities and attractions. I LOVE NY is also collaborating with the state's network of heritage tourism destinations on this year's Path Through History Weekend, scheduled for October 8 to 10, which will feature special events and activations at the state's rich history and historic sites.

Plus, the Return of the Popular Dining and Membership Programs

Darien Center, N.Y. ─ August 25, 2022 ─ Six Flags Darien Lake, the Thrill Capital of New York, today announced the launch of the 2023 Six Flags Seasonal Pass and Annual Membership programs along with a robust lineup of special events during the 2023 season. New offerings create endless opportunities for fun all season long.

Mitch Frasier, The North & South Dakotas, Seth Warden, and Amanda Deviner to Perform 

North Creek, NY – New York State’s Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) announces that Gore Mountain will continue to host the Mountain Master Craft event series on three days this fall – September 11 and October 8 and 9, 2022 – from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.  

Each of the three events will include a slope-side shopping village featuring artisans and crafters from around the region who display their homemade and hand-crafted treasures for viewing and sale. Vendors will sell items including food, photography, paintings, pottery, jewelry, soaps, wood products, paper, fabric crafts, wine, and spirits. Dancing witches and other family-friendly entertainment, as well as food and drink specials, will be part of the day. …

Auburn, NY (Sept. 6, 2022) – When artist Nikolay Mikushkin emigrated from Kazakhstan to the United States with his wife in October 1996, they chose a location they thought would have four seasons: New York City. “In November, we waited for the snow to start,” Mikushkin said. “But there is no seasonal snow.” So in 2003, they moved from their New York City apartment to Central New York, where living is more affordable and, more importantly, there are four distinct seasons with plenty of snow. “What this area can offer to an artist, especially a plein air artist, is incredible,” said Olga Mikushkina, Nikolay’s wife.

Elite Athleticism Across Disciplines at Modernized Venues 

Lake Placid, NY – The New York Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) announces a series of major competitive events coming to ORDA venues this fall, 2022, bringing hundreds of athletes to the Olympic Region in the disciplines of ice skating, Nordic, biathlon, ski jumping, bobsled, skeleton, running, and hockey. …

Welcome Back Visitors!

Orange County, N.Y. – Tourism in Orange County, N.Y. rebounded from the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic with a 63.4% growth in visitor spending in 2021, surpassing the Hudson Valley and New York State percentage increases as a whole, a new report shows. Visitor spending increased 49.5% throughout the Hudson Valley and 53.4% statewide, according to the study conducted by the international research company Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics company.