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Halls of Fame
In an area known for technical innovation, a little reinvention shouldn’t come as much of a surprise — even when what’s being revamped is a performing-arts space.
Lights, Camera, Hudson Valley Action
In an area known more for its musical heritage, the Hudson Valley has become more than a bit player in films.
Mechanicville Boasts an Inventive History
Long before green technology and nanotubes, the Mechanicville/Stillwater region was the site of a technological explosion of ideas.
Activities Abound in Every Season in Tech Valley
If you have an aversion to fresh air and the great outdoors, the Tech Valley region is not your dream come true.
Tech Valley Scores With Amateur Athletics
When it comes to youth and amateur athletics, Tech Valley is in the big leagues.
Performance Center Upgrade is SPAC-tacular
As part of a multimillion-dollar effort to improve state parks and historic sites, the Saratoga Performing Arts Center is in the midst of a $2.5 million exterior renovation.
Performance Venues Hit Cultural High Note
In an area known for technical innovation, a little reinvention shouldn’t come as much of a surprise — even when what’s being revamped is a performing-arts space.
A new program is touting Tech Valley’s vitality and career opportunities to former residents to recruit them back. Initiative Draws Former Residents Back to Region
Affordable housing, ease of getting around, a diverse economy and an abundance of cultural and recreational attractions are drawing ex-patriates back to Tech Valley and prompting students at area universities to put down roots after graduation.
Grand Hotels Mix Elegance, History
Tech Valley boasts a bevy of classic lodgings that capture the beauty and charm of bygone era.
Rachael Ray is just one of the many famous faces to come out of the Adirondacks. Famous Names Have Tech Valley Roots
Not every famous New Yorker was born in New York City
Donna Sutton opened Sutton’s Marketplace more than 25 years ago. From Humble Fruit Stand a Marketplace Blossoms
Sutton’s Marketplace has come a long way from its beginnings 25-plus years ago, when it was just a seasonal fruit-and-vegetable stand
Baked Goods, Dog Training With a Heavenly Touch
The Monks of New Skete are becoming TV personalities, but the Nuns of New Skete are somewhat famous themselves
The Children’s Museum of Science and Technology in Troy is a place for hands-on discovery and exploration. Hands-On Lesson in Science
The Children's Museum of Science and Technology in Troy is a place for hands-on discovery and exploration.
Children get a close-up look at nature at Hudson Highlands. Hudson Highlands Nature Museum Goes Wild
What was founded in 1959 as the Museum of the Hudson Highlands is now known as the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum
Fort Ticonderoga will mark the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Carillon with a grand encampment and re-enactment. Ticonderoga Hosting Historic Battle Re-Enactment
It will be “Vive la France” in Ticonderoga for three days in June 2008
Meet the Big Beast at New York State Museum
During the 1866 construction of a mill in Cohoes Falls, workers unearthed the bones of a male mastodon
The Arkell Museum in Canajoharie houses an impressive collection. Canajoharie Gallery Houses Notable American Works
What began in the 1880s as a lending library has emerged as an important center for American art
School Program Charts Music Mastery
Each summer since 1944, students eager to take their musical skills to the next level have made their way to Westport in the Adirondack Mountains for an intensive seven weeks of training at Meadowmount School of Music
Judy Halebsky is a poet residing at the Millay Colony for the Arts. The Colony offers comprehensive residencies to visua Tech Valley Environment Nurtures Artist Colony
Tech Valley provides a true haven for the arts.
Tech Valley Museums Track Horse Racing’s History
The National Museum is located in Saratoga Springs, and opened its doors in 1956
Skiers and riders start their descent to the base of the mountain as they take off down Riva Ridge, which overlooks Lake Miracles Never Cease at Lake Placid Experience
Visitors to Lake Placid experience sports and learn about history
Scenic Byway Designation Boosts Shawangunk Tourism
Former Gov. George Pataki signed legislation approving the designation of the Shawangunk Mountains Scenic Byway
The Crossing in Albany is a popular stop for walkers and joggers. Guidebooks Showcase Tech Valley Trails
If hitting the trail is your idea of fun, then grab a guide­book and get moving
The Wild Center features a wide range of hands-on exhibits. Wildlife Center Opens in the Adirondacks
On July 4, 2006, more than 5,000 people in the Adirondacks celebrated much more than America’s birthday
The famous Centennial Bell – a replacement for the original Liberty Bell – was produced in Troy in 1876. It now hangs in Troy Bells Created Ringing Tradition
Hear ye, hear ye – Rensselaer County was once a major center for the pro­duction of large iron bells, especially during various periods between 1808 and 1952
The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor opened in Orange County in 2006. National Purple Heart Hall has Home in New Windsor
It seems appropriate that the new National Purple Heart Hall of Honor is located near a world famous military landmark
McCarroll’s The Village Butcher has been serving customers since 1921. Here owners James McCarroll III and Christine McC Delmar Butcher Shop is All in the Family
Independent meat butchers are rare in these days of big-chain grocery stores, but McCarrolls The Village Butcher continues to serve Delmar customers as it has since 1921
The Mirror Lake Inn has been pampering guests for more than two decades. The inn also features a luxurious health spa. Adirondack Inn Pampers Guests
Mirror Lake Inn is in business to pamper, with amenities that include a spa with seven treatment rooms, an indoor and outdoor pool, suites with fireplaces and Jacuzzis, and balconies that overlook the lake
piano keys PianoSummer Unites Students, Masters
Can’t get enough of the piano
Depot Theatre Brings Broadway to Adirondacks
When the Depot Theatre has promised a hot time in the past, they didn’t always mean the onstage activity
New York State Museum Blends Art, Education
A trip through the New York State Museum is a learning experience, as visitors discover fascinating exhibits about geology, biology, anthropology and … chocolate
Artist’s Work is Horse Racing of Different Color
Artist Boguslaw Lustyk captures racers in a variety of mediums
Jim Petrillo, owner of Earthworks in Amsterdam, uses a chainsaw to craft unusual works of art. Tech Valley Scenery Inspires Artists
Beauty of the region is incorporated into artworks of all types
Soccer Club Hosts International Tourney
he Clifton Park Soccer Club, established more than 30 years ago for local kids, has evolved into a highly competitive program for girls and boys up to age 18
A fisherman canoes on the Ausable River. Anglers Hooked on Adirondack Fishing
No fish story here – fishing options are abundant in the Adirondacks
snowmobiles Adirondack Trails Offer a Snowmobiler’s Paradise
With more than 650 miles of meticulously groomed trails winding through the beautiful Adirondack Mountains, the Adirondacks Speculator Region is the place to be each winter for snowmobile enthusiasts
Six Flags Waterpark Makes Splash in Queensbury
The newly opened Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark has much to offer – starting with a 38,000-square-foot, indoor waterpark
skiier Athletes Enjoy Lake Placid’s Former Olympic Facilities
Winter weather is always welcome in this part of the world
Cyclists along the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail enjoy the ride between New Paltz and Shawangunk. Wallkill Valley Railway Transformed into Trails
The Wallkill Valley Railway finds new life
Electric City Rock Gym has made downtown a destination for rock climbers. Climbers Can Rock Out in Schenectady Gym
Rock climbers hang out in downtown gym
The Mohawk-Hudson Bike Trail is home to one of the largest bicycle clubs in the Capital Region. Varied Terrain Equals Two-Wheeled Fun
Varied terrain means great cycling country in Capital Region of Albany
Scenic Adirondack Park attracts nearly 10 million visitors a year North Country Offers Scenic Beauty, Recreation
Streams, lakes, chasms and ski slopes lure tourists to Tech Valley
Foundry in Beacon Renovates, Adds New Technologies
Foundry in Beacon renovates and adds new technologies
Pendragon Theatre offers a mix of plays, including some on tough subjects. Adirondack Theatre Gives Peak Performances
Pendragon Theatre keeps patrons coming back
The Saratoga Performing Arts Center is a mecca for arts lovers. A Centerpiece of Culture for Saratoga Springs
Arts center in Saratoga Springs hosts world-class performances
The Albany Institute of History & Art is one of the oldest museums in the country and houses more than a million objects Take a Trip Through the Ages at Albany Museum
The Albany Institute of History & Art is a trip through the ages
Saratoga Springs Hosts Annual Opera Festival
Gilbert and Sullivan would be proud
Community Claims Birthplace of Velveeta
Move over, Wisconsin - one of the true pioneers of the cheese industry is Monroe
capital Kingston was New York’s First Capital
Albany was not the first capital of New York - it was Kingston
New York County Known for Mastodon Skeletons
Orange County claims to have more mastodon skeletons unearthed than any other place on Earth
A Really Big Man on a Schenectady Campus
Tech Valley has a distinct connection to a U.S. president
Hudson Valley Park Features Victorian Castle
One of the prettiest parks in New York also has a name whose meaning exudes beauty
kaleidoscope Ulster County Home to World’s Largest Kaleidoscope
Local kids, who often don’t even know what a kaleidoscope is, have the opportunity to see the largest one in the world.
museum of dance Dance Museum Dedicated to Fantastic Feets
Fred Astaire is here, and so is Bill “Bojangles” Robinson.
USS Slater Ship is Lone WWII Destroyer Escort Still Afloat
Only one of 565 destroyer escort ships from World War II still remains afloat.
snowboarder No Business Like Snow Business in Tech Valley
Past and future Olympic dreams are nurtured across the region
The Palace Theatre hosts a wide variety of cultural events and concerts. Historic Theaters Get a Happy Ending
Efforts to save historic theaters keep culture, heritage as headliners
The Battenkill River is a great spot for fly-fishing. Water Enthusiasts Have Much to Enjoy in Tech Valley
Water enthusiasts are sure to find a recreational activity they like
Lake Placid Toboggan Slide. Winter Sports Season Brings World-Class Fun
Winter sports season brings world-class fun
A view of the Catskill Mountains Outdoor Enthusiasts Live It Up in Tech Valley
Natural attractions, adventures and relaxation await outdoor enthusiasts
Proctor’s Theatre in Schenectady Big-City Entertainment Available Close to Home
New York’s Tech Valley offers big-city entertainment close to home

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