When winter wears on the mind, body and soul, there is no better way to chill out than a meditation retreat. Here are five places we favor to help us restore balance and achieve harmony. Read more »

Throughout New York State, vibrant towns and villages add charm, variety and exciting nightlife to a great skiing experience. This new Empire State Development PSA highlights three “must ski” destinations in the Chautauqua-Allegheny, Catskills and Adirondack regions.
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ALBANY – This Valentine’s Day weekend, staying overnight in New York State will be a lot cozier and more affordable. I LOVE NEW YORK is inviting couples to stay Friday and Saturday at any one of 160 inns and get Sunday free! Read more »

KINDERHOOK – New York State is steeped in presidential history. Presidents’ Day is a good time to make plans to visit a New York destination with a presidential past. A new Empire State Development PSA can point the way: Read more »

ALBANY – It’s never too cold to go fishing in New York. As long as the ice covering your favorite spot is thick enough (a minimum of 3 to 4 inches of solid ice), the fishing is fine. And, February and March often provide some of the most productive ice fishing of the season. Read more »

SARANAC LAKE – Now celebrating its 111th year, The Saranac Lake Winter Carnival is the longest-running event of its kind in the Eastern United States. This year’s event, “Hooray for Hollywood,” runs through Feb. 10. Begun as a one-day event to break the monotony of the long Adirondack winter, the Carnival has grown into a ten-day festival that includes sporting activities, dances and the world-famous Ice Palace. Read more »