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Adirondack towns celebrate upcoming holiday season with local shopping and community events

Lake Placid, NY (November 6, 2025) – Community event organizers are encouraging Adirondack residents and visitors to support the region’s small businesses by shopping locally this holiday season. Small Business Saturday will take place on November 29; dedicated to supporting small businesses and by encouraging people to shop in their local communities.

Ticonderoga, NY (September 26, 2025) – The Queen’s Treasures, nationally known for its exquisite dolls, doll clothes, accessories, and furniture, will celebrate its exciting expansion with the grand opening of The Mercantile at The Queen’s Treasures on Thursday, October 9th, 2025. The official ribbon cutting will take place at 4:00 PM at 162 The Portage, Ticonderoga, NY.

The iconic retailer will celebrate the season with Top 100 Holiday Gifts, a new nationwide Santa tour, exclusive experiences, deals and memories that only Macy’s can deliver

New York, NY (September 16, 2025) – Macy’s kicks off the holiday countdown with 100 days to Christmas by unveiling its Top 100 Holiday Gifts, a new Santa national tour experience, creating beloved traditions and offering can't miss deals. As the ultimate holiday destination, Macy’s offers curated and exclusive holiday gift ideas across price points to guide customers through the season and every shopping list. By offering opportunities to shop early, Macy’s creates space for customers to enjoy the season and build lasting memories with loved ones. …

Downtown Albany BID and Capitalize Albany Corporation team up to provide new offerings in the core of Albany

Albany, NY – The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID), in partnership with Capitalize Albany Corporation, is launching a series of events this fall at Clinton Market Collective, located at 11 Clinton Avenue, to bring new energy and excitement to the space, provide the community with free and fun ways to connect, and encourage exploration of Downtown and its small businesses.

New York, N.Y. -- From July 21 through Labor Day, fans can come celebrate the 10^th anniversary of Miraculous Corp’s globally popular superhero adventure series Miraculous® - Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir at New York City’s iconic FAO Schwarz through an exclusive in-store activation. Spanning six seasons and a feature film, and available in the U.S. on Disney Channel, Disney+ and Netflix, Miraculous® follows the adventures of two seemingly typical teens with secret identities, Marinette and Adrien, who magically transform into superheroes Ladybug and Cat Noir to save their city of Paris from unexpected supervillains!…

Bronx, NY — The Bronx Night Market, a cultural cornerstone of the borough and a national model for inclusive food festivals, is officially winding down. With only four events remaining, including the next on Saturday, July 26, this final season marks the end of an era — but not the end of the mission.

Syracuse, NY (June 16, 2025) – Destiny USA’s Summer Fun Pass is back and better than ever for 2025! Starting June 23rd, guests can unlock more than $175 in value with one convenient pass - featuring access to 29 participating venues at Destiny USA and eight bonus admissions across Central New York - saving up to 60% off per person.

Friday, May 16th, Marks County’s First-Ever “516 Day,” A One-Day Celebration of the Nassau County Community

Nassau County, Long Island – Nassau County, Long Island is proud to introduce “516 Day,” a one-day celebration of the Nassau County community. Named after the county’s iconic area code, the event is designed to bring residents and visitors together for a day of exclusive deals from local businesses, social promotions, and great local flavors.

New York, NY (March 20th, 2025) – Dream Flying Dress, the ultimate luxury photography experience for tourists and fashion enthusiasts, is soaring into spring with the official launch of
its 2025 season. As the city awakens with the beauty of cherry blossoms and warmer days,Dream Flying Dress invites visitors to step into an unforgettable photoshoot, draped in
breathtaking, flowing gowns against the most iconic New York City backdrops.