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Gansevoort, NY – The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation today announced the opening of a new multi-use trail at Moreau Lake State Park. The 0.7-mile trail provides an additional, less strenuous route from the Lake Bonita parking area to the southern Lake Bonita viewing area as an extension of the existing Lake Ann Trail. The path takes visitors to picturesque lakes Bonita and Ann, connecting with the park’s nearly 35-mile trail network.

Concludes With A Conversation with Grammy Award-Winning Artist & Producer Alicia Keys

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New York, N.Y. (November 6, 2026) – The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) and Public Forum series curators Alexa Smith and Jeremy McCarter proudly announce PUBLIC FORUM: 14th with Ava DuVernay on Tuesday, December 1 at 7:00 p.m. at The Town Hall.

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New York, NY (November 6, 2026) – Casting for American Ballet Theatre’s 2027 Spring Season at the David H. Koch Theater from March 4–21 was announced today by Artistic Director Susan Jaffe.

Free sweat nights, cold plunge, and a winter of community programming on the Williamsburg waterfront, open November 9 through February

Brooklyn, N.Y. - CUL DE SAC, a New York City nonprofit, will open an outdoor sauna village at Domino Park in Williamsburg on Monday, November 9, running through the end of February. The four-month residency brings together sauna, live culture and neighborhood nightlife, built on the belief that wellness should be a right, not a luxury.

The Park Theater Foundation announces an exciting November and December line-up featuring premier tributes, jazz, comedy and holiday events. 

Glens Falls, N.Y. — The Park Theater Foundation is thrilled to announce its November and December lineup, bringing exceptional live entertainment to downtown Glens Falls. Experience authentic musical tributes, intimate jazz, underground comedy, and unforgettable holiday events!…

Farmingdale, NY - On Saturday, December 12, 2026, the American Airpower Museum will hold its Annual Holiday Pancake Breakfast from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  Folks will enjoy hot pancakes with butter, maple syrup, sausages and beverages.  They can mix and mingle with Santa at a fun community event for the entire family.  Hangar 3 will be decked out in Christmas decorations, and they’ll be holiday music and great photo ops with Santa and Mrs. Claus!…

New York, N.Y. - The Cassatt String Quartet, praised by The New York Times as "an extraordinary quartet," wraps up their 2026 fall season with a trio of concerts in NYC.

On December 5 at 7:30 p.m., the quartet performs highlights from Dvořák's Cypresses cycle alongside Daniel Strong Godfrey's Towards Light with guitarist Eliot Fisk at Bohemian National Hall (321 E 73rd St).

Also featuring handcrafted wreaths, tabletop trees, and mantel displays

Rochester, N.Y., (November 6, 2026) — Visitors are invited to celebrate the season at the George Eastman Museum as its beloved annual holiday displays return Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, through Sunday, Jan. 3, 2027. The merry showcase features over fifty cleverly designed and beautifully decorated gingerbread creations, along with dozens of handcrafted wreaths, festive tabletop trees, and diverse mantel displays.

Scheduled To Honor Veterans’ Day

Freshwater Fishing License Requirements Waived to Fish on Wednesday, November 11

Free Fishing Day is One of Many Ways New York State Recognizes and Assists Veterans and Active-Duty Military in Connecting to the Outdoors

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York will honor veterans on the year's seventh and final Free Fishing Day of 2026 on Wednesday, November 11. During these days, the fishing license requirement is waived for freshwater fishing on New York’s waters, offering the perfect opportunity for beginners to try out the sport for the first time or for skilled anglers to bring along friends and family to experience New York’s fisheries.

Adirondacks, USA (November 6, 2026) – Towns and villages throughout the Adirondacks are preparing to celebrate the holiday season with multi-day events planned throughout November and December. Holiday strolls, local shopping events, festive entertainment, and family activities offer residents and visitors opportunities to experience Adirondack traditions while supporting local communities, businesses, and artisans.