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Tupper Lake, N.Y. – Over 100 high school students from across Northern New York State will convene at The Wild Center for the Adirondack Youth Climate Summit 2024 on November 7-8. The Summit is an immersive two-day experience designed to equip and inspire young people with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to champion climate resilience and foster sustainable change within their communities.

Mumford, NY (October 30, 2024) – Genesee Country Village & Museum is excited to announce the 2024 Fall Fashion & Textile Symposium, themed “Fashion from Head to Toe,” scheduled for Saturday, November 9, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event offers a unique opportunity to explore historical fashion with expert-led presentations, culminating in an exclusive keynote by Nicole Rudolph, renowned fashion historian, shoemaker, and content creator.

Yonkers, NY (October 30, 2024) —This month at the Hudson River Museum, kick off Native American Heritage Month at Free First Fridays: Thunderbird American Indian Dancers on Friday, November 1, 5–8pm, with free admission and performances by one of the best-known and the oldest resident Native American dance companies in New York. Plus, experience the joy of working with clay with the Clay Art Center, and get creative in a bilingual sketching workshop.

Astoria, New York, October 30, 2024 — This November, Museum of the Moving Image welcomes boundary-pushing documentarian Lana Wilson for a career retrospective, featuring in-person appearances with screenings of Pretty Baby, Miss Americana, her latest film Look into My Eyes, and more; the six-film series Godzilla vs. MoMI, celebrating the 70th anniversary of the King of the Monsters; The Many Wonderful Lives of Argentine Animation; the conclusion of The Magic of Oz: A Frank Oz Retrospective, including a special sold-out appearance by Oz and Steve Martin with Dirty Rotten Scoundrels; and more.

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Lake George, NY — October 29, 2024 — Six Flags Great Escape Lodge, Lake George’s premier family resort destination, is thrilled to announce the opening of Hurricane Grill & Wings®. As the hotel’s brand-new, flagship dining option, the restaurant brings a vibrant, laid-back atmosphere with delicious menu offerings to resort guests and the Lake George regional community. …

Saratoga Springs, NY – The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) announces the opening of an expanded, renovated, and now accessible playground and bridge at Saratoga Spa State Park. The project, which began construction in late August, is now complete and open to the public, providing an inclusive space for visitors of all ages and abilities.

Jamestown, NY – October 25, 2024 –The National Comedy Center, the United States’ official museum and archive dedicated to the art of comedy, announced a special exhibit celebrating Lear’s storied legacy in comedy and civic engagement, opening today.

2024 marks the first modern election absent the legendary comedy producer and writer who passed in December 2023 after dedicating his life’s work to championing all Americans’ right to equal participation in the democratic process—starting with the right to vote.  Lear’s contributions are being honored with an installation inside the Comedy Center’s galleries in Jamestown, NY, and in an online companion exhibit, both featuring rare archival materials and curated excerpts from Lear’s sitcoms.