Three exhibitions opening Oct. 11 display locomotive photographs
spanning three centuries, including the work of O. Winston Link
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — George Eastman House International Museum of Photography & Film presents a series of three photography exhibitions titled “TRAINS!” Oct. 11 to Jan. 25, 2009. Headlining the exhibitions, which spans three centuries of train photography, will be the best work of master O. Winston Link, complemented by train images from the Eastman House collections and a contemporary video installation by British artist Andrew Cross. Read more »
Syracuse Resident Sean Cunningham Wins with “Discover a Different NY”
NEW YORK, September 24, 2008 – I Love New York (www.iloveny.com), the marketing arm for the State of New York, received some star power help today to honor Syracuse resident Sean Cunningham with the Grand Prize in the first-ever I Love New York Short Film Competition. Read more »
Mid-point colors expected to arrive in parts of Catskills
ATTENTION EDITORS, NEWS DIRECTORS AND METEOROLOGISTS:
This is the third 2008 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.
Fall’s magnificent kaleidoscope of color continues to gradually make its way across New York State, with some higher elevations of the Adirondacks expected to be near peak by the weekend, according to observers for the Empire State Development Division of Tourism’s I LOVE NEW YORK program. In some parts of the Catskills, foliage may reach midpoint of color change. Read more »
Sackets Harbor, NY –After an absence of more than 60 years is the bald eagle on the brink of recovery along the upper St. Lawrence River? As part of the Birds of the Great Lakes Seaway Trail speakers series, on Thursday, October 9, at 6 pm at the Seaway Trail Discovery Center, retired Parks Canada Warden Bud Andress will answer that question in Sackets Harbor, NY. Read more »
2008 Inductees to Be Named November 6
ROCHESTER, New York— Which of America’s favorite toys will be enshrined in the National Toy Hall of Fame® this year? Will Rubik’s Cube® be part of the winning combination? Will Wiffle® Ball step up to the plate and hit a home run? Perhaps we should consult the fortunetelling Magic 8 Ball® for the answers! Read more »
I LOVE NEW YORK Invites Travelers to “Enlighten, Harvest, Explore”
NEW YORK, September 19, 2008 - I LOVE NEW YORK (www.iloveny.com), New York State’s tourism promotion agency, has partnered with more than 100 lodging properties across the entire Empire State to offer Fall Getaway Packages starting at $89 per night and more than 20 gas-related incentives. Consumers feeling the pinch of current economic times will find value-minded vacation packages making it possible for anyone in need of a break to get away in New York State this fall. The special promotion is running now through November 15 and may be planned by visiting www.iloveny.com/fall. Read more »
Join in on the fungus Saturday, October 11, at 10 a.m., as the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum explains all about mushrooms, lichens, toadstools and fairy rings. This time of year is the perfect time to find beautiful examples of colorful fructifications of the fascinating mushroom group. Come to the Museum’s, Outdoor Discovery Center location, 20 Kenridge Farm Drive, Route 9W, Cornwall, to identify some common fungus among us with Education Coordinator, Judy Onufer. Take a walk in the woods and trails in search of these beauties, and then make a spore print craft to take home. Read more »
Three exhibitions opening Oct. 11 display locomotive photographs
