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Yearlong Celebration of Exhibitions, Programs, and Publications Honoring America’s Greatest Landscape Artist and His Global Vision kicks off Spring 2026

Hudson, N.Y. (February 5, 2026) – In celebration of the 200^th birthday of Frederic Church (1826–1900), America’s greatest landscape artist, The Olana Partnership will launch Frederic Church 200, a yearlong national initiative featuring exhibitions, publications, and programs that highlight Church’s creativity, audacity, spirit of adventure, and extraordinary global reach.

Beloved Warwick ski area welcomes winter fun beginning Saturday, December 6, 2025

Warwick, N.Y. (December 05, 2025) - Mount Peter, proudly known as New York’s Family Mountain, is officially open for the 2025–2026 winter season, a season that marks an extraordinary milestone: the mountain’s 90th anniversary.

For nine decades, families, friends, and snow lovers have created unforgettable memories on Mount Peter’s slopes. From beginner lessons to thrilling runs, festive tubing outings to warm gatherings at Pete’s Pub, Mount Peter remains a cherished tradition just a short drive away in the heart of the Hudson Valley.

Historic Gathering in New York City Commemorates Governor DeWitt Clinton's Original Voyage By Welcoming the Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief at its Last Stop Since Leaving Buffalo on September 24

As the Erie Canal Begins its Third Century of Operation, Focus is on Maintaining a Safe, Resilient, Navigable Waterway that Supports Economic Development, Accessible Recreation, Arts and Culture, and Sustainability

Governor Kathy Hochul today marked the 200th anniversary of the opening of the original Erie Canal in New York City with the arrival of the Buffalo Maritime Center's Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief. The boat is a replica of the original vessel Governor DeWitt Clinton traveled on from Buffalo to New York City in 1825. The current voyage began September 24 in Buffalo. The Seneca Chief made 28 stops along the Erie Canal and Hudson River before ending its journey at Pier 26 at Hudson River Park in New York City on October 26.

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.

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.

Schenectady, N.Y. (Sept. 11) - Proctors will restore Goldie, the 1931 Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Organ, in a $400,000 project led by COSS Organs of Delmar, NY, with guidance from the Hudson-Mohawk Chapter of the American Theatre Organ Society. Work began Aug. 2025 and is scheduled for completion Sept. 2026, in time for the 100th anniversary season at Proctors.

7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5

Saratoga Springs, NY (Sept. 4) – To kick off a year-long celebration of Opera Saratoga/Lake George Opera Festival’s 65^th anniversary, Opera Saratoga announces the first holiday opera in the company’s history. Opera Saratoga will produce a special 80-minute concert version of Giacomo Puccini’s “La bohème” at Universal Preservation Hall 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5.