Belleayre Mountain offers new programs and new discounts for November 14th Opener

Highmount, NY - The leaves have fallen and temperatures are beginning to drop; Belleayre Mountain is waiting for just the right evening to kick start their snowmaking guns. Tony Lanza, superintendent of the 2009 Ulster County Tourism Business of the Year, Belleayre Mountain, is eager to open for full-time operation on November 14th. The mountain’s winter operation has proven to show its vital significance to the local region, “because of its devoted returning visitors and countless recreational opportunities.” The earlier Belleayre Mountain opens its doors, the earlier the local region can expect tourism dollars for the 2009- 2010 winter season. Read more »

Oct. 25, 2009 at 1 p.m.

Oct. 30, 2009 at 10 p.m.

WMHT Channel 17, Schenectady, NY

Premier Screening October 24th, 2009 at 4p.m., Catskill Community Theatre, $5

Greene County, NY — Television is about the immediate, the important, the sensational! Who ever heard of putting the history of a rural county on television? It’s happening - not for want of better things - but because the subject is about one of the biggest little places in America - Greene County, New York - a county whose history has contributed mightily to the history of the nation. It’s happening on WMHT Channel 17 on October 25th at 1:00PM and October 30th at 10:00PM, as part of the 400th anniversary of the arrival of Henry Hudson but it would be a valid story any day of any year. Read more »

Just past peak conditions throughout Adirondacks; visit fallgetaways.iloveny.com

ATTENTION EDITORS, NEWS DIRECTORS AND METEOROLOGISTS:

This is the fifth  2009 FALL COLOR REPORT for New York State. Reports are obtained from field observers and reflect expected color conditions for the coming weekend. FALL COLOR REPORTS are issued every Wednesday afternoon.

Albany, NY - Empire State Development’s I LOVE NEW YORK program has released its fifth 2009 Fall Color Report for New York State. Brilliant peak colors are expected to arrive in the Catskills region and parts of the Central-Leatherstocking region this weekend, according to field observers for Empire State Development’s I LOVE NEW YORK program. Travelers to the Adirondacks will find a mixture of peak and past peak conditions with plenty of stunning fall hues remaining. Please note that high winds forecasted for parts of the state may have an adverse effect on the foliage, with greater than usual leaf droppage. Read more »

Go to fallgetaways.iloveny.com for the latest color reports and money-saving travel offers

ATTENTION EDITORS, NEWS DIRECTORS AND METEOROLOGISTS:

This is the fourth  2009 FALL COLOR REPORT for New York State. Reports are obtained from field observers and reflect expected color conditions for the coming weekend. FALL COLOR REPORTS are issued every Wednesday afternoon.

Albany, NY — Empire State Development’s I LOVE NEW YORK program has released its fourth 2009 Fall Color Report for New York State. Gorgeous colorful peak foliage is expected to make its first appearance in the Adirondacks region this weekend, according to field observers for Empire State Development’s I LOVE NEW YORK program. Color is also advancing rapidly in the Catskills region and should be near peak in most areas there.  Read more »

$99 Four-Packs of Lift Tickets are available at Belleayre Mountain over Columbus Day Weekend Only

Highmount, NY - Belleayre Mountain is gearing up for its 30th Annual Fall Festival, taking place Columbus Day Weekend, Oct. 10-11. One does not need to be a snowsports enthusiast to enjoy the local arts and crafts vendors, the spectacular fall foliage views from the deck or the Sky Ride, a variety of festival foods and live entertainment. Read more »

Go to fallgetaways. iloveny.com for the latest color reports and money-saving travel offers

ATTENTION EDITORS, NEWS DIRECTORS AND METEOROLOGISTS:

This is the third 2009 FALL COLOR REPORT for New York State. Reports are obtained from field observers and reflect expected color conditions for the coming weekend. FALL COLOR REPORTS are issued every Wednesday afternoon.

Albany, NY - Empire State Development’s I LOVE NEW YORK program today released its third 2009 Fall Color Report for New York State. Brilliant, near-peak foliage will make its first appearance in New York State this weekend in parts of the Adirondacks, while rapidly changing colors in the Catskills will bring most of the region to around the midpoint of change, according to I LOVE NEW YORK field observers. Read more »

Go to fallgetaways.iloveny.com for the latest color reports and money-saving travel offers

ATTENTION EDITORS, NEWS DIRECTORS AND METEOROLOGISTS:
This is the second 2009 FALL COLOR REPORT for New York State. Reports are obtained from field observers and reflect expected color conditions for the coming weekend. FALL COLOR REPORTS are issued every Wednesday afternoon.

Albany, NY – Empire State Development’s I LOVE NEW YORK program today released its second 2009 Fall Color Report for New York State. The program’s statewide field observers report that bright, beautiful fall colors are quickly overtaking the green shades of summer in the Adirondacks and Catskills regions. Noticeable color changes are also expected for some parts of the Capital-Saratoga, Central Leatherstocking, Chautauqua-Allegheny and Finger Lakes regions.

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