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ATTENTION EDITORS, NEWS DIRECTORS AND METEOROLOGISTS:
This is the first 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 – The 2009 foliage season in New York State is officially underway as the first significant colors of autumn are appearing in the Adirondacks and Catskills regions, according to observers for the Empire State Development Division of Tourism’s I LOVE NEW YORK program. The full report is available at http://fallgetaways.iloveny.com/foliage_report.html .
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Fall Foliage is one of 400 Reasons to Hit the Road in New York State This Fall
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Albany, NY – Fall is one of New York State’s busiest travel seasons, drawing tens of thousands of travelers to the state’s roadways and waterways, small towns, scenic vistas, country fairs and harvest festivals. It all takes place before the backdrop of spectacularly colorful autumn foliage. That means it’s time for the dedicated team of I LOVE NEW YORK foliage observers … or “Leaf Peepers” … to swing into action, scouring New York’s countryside to gather information for Empire State Development’s Division of Tourism weekly fall foliage reports.
Get Up-to-Date Fall Foliage Color Reports Online
New York’s weekly I LOVE NEW YORK fall foliage color reports begin Wednesday, September 9, and continue until the end of the foliage season, around the first week in November. Each Wednesday afternoon throughout the season, reports are updated online to provide the latest information on foliage color conditions in each region of the state. Read more »
Empire State Celebrates 400th Anniversary of Historic Hudson-Champlain Sailings with Enormous Autumn Value Promotion
New York, NY - New York is a State that likes to do things big - including celebrating its history. In honor of the 400th Anniversary of Henry Hudson’s exploration of the river that now bears his name, as well as Samuel de Champlain’s historic discovery of his stunning namesake lake, I LOVE NEW YORK is launching an unprecedented autumn vacation promotion encompassing more than 400 fantastic values, deals, discounts and free things to do around the state.
Starting Aug. 27 through Nov. 23, vacationers will discover 485 new reasons to love New York by visiting www.iloveny.com/fall. While there, travelers will find nearly 200 lodging deals, along with another 200+ special discounts on attractions, food and wine, shopping, and transportation. With deals on everything from hayrides to theater tickets to wine tastings, travelers can easily choose the perfect New York escape. Read more »
New York, NY - New York State (www.iloveny.com) is celebrating Labor Day with a number of hotel packages, discounts and special events offering travelers one last shot at a quick and easy getaway during the final days of summer. Ranging from State Fair passes and antique markets to spa specials and hotel discounts, travelers can give summer a proper send off this Labor Day weekend by taking advantage of the following specials: Read more »
Haines Falls, NY - The Mountain Top Historical Society is pleased to announce that the Town of Hunter has been named a Preserve America Community. Hunter is the first community to be so designated in Greene County. The Society applied for the Town’s designation which makes it eligible to participate in a federal program administered by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation and the National Park Service. A letter from First Lady Michelle Obama was sent to Hunter Town Supervisor Dennis Lucas last month announcing that Hunter was one of 26 communities nationwide to be named as Preserve America communities this year. Read more »
Belleayre Mountain Celebrates Woodstock’s 40th Anniversary with Reggae Legends and a Free, Family Festival
Highmount, NY (Aug. 17) - A music-loving tradition lives on this weekend at Belleayre Mountain, in time for the 40th Anniversary of the most famous musical concerts ever: Woodstock. On Saturday evening, the Belleayre Conservatory will host the late Bob Marley’s accompanying band, The Original Wailers, and a brand-new family festival, Kidstock on Sunday afternoon. Original Woodstock lovers are encouraged to make Belleayre Mountain their celebratory spot for Roll and Roll’s past, giving them a chance to pass their music loving torch on to the next generation. Read more »
Belleayre Conservatory presents the internationally-acclaimed Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Highmount, NY — With August upon us, an outdoor summer concert is a perfect family affair to not surpass. The Belleayre Music Festival is eager to present what Paul Simon insisted to be an integral synergy in his “Graceland” album, Ladysmith Black Mambazo. This Saturday, August 1 at 8:00pm the group will perform the a cappella talents of their traditional South African music. Read more »
