We Press On: New York State Celebrates the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
“No matter where you begin, you can do anything.”
Begin the new year with a renewed commitment to Dr. King and his teachings by joining us for a special screening of “We Press On: New York State Celebrates the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.”
Get inspired by the power of community as you meet the movers and shakers taking Dr. King’s teachings to the next level through music, dance, food and more – including NYS Secretary of State Walter T. Mosley, author Jonathan Eig, chef and food historian Von Diaz, the Hamilton Hill Arts Center in #SchenectadyNY, the Every Voice Choirs, SUNY - The State University of New York Black Leadership Institute, and Vogue Buffalo.
New York State Celebrates the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
🗓️Friday, January 17 | 5:30 p.m.
📍Empire State Plaza Convention Center
🔗RSVP on.ny.gov/nysmlk25 (free and open to the public)
Please bring a donation for the Statewide Food and Book Drive: on.ny.gov/3NwcMVI
#NYSMLK
Ice Skating #AtThePlaza
The cold never bothered us anyway...
Enjoy #WinterAtThePlaza ❄️ during your holiday break with these hours at the Ice Rink from today through January 1st (closed Monday):
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
And don’t forget: skate rentals are free on Saturdays all winter thanks to Hannaford Supermarkets.
🔗: on.ny.gov/IceRink
Reminder! Ice rink hours and events are always subject to weather conditions. Before you snowplow stop at the Plaza, follow us for the latest rink notifications.
Zamboni #AtThePlaza
Figure skaters ⛸️ aren’t the only ones making figure 8s on the Ice Rink #AtThePlaza. Our Zamboni driver got in on the fun this week.
Don't forget you can enjoy your lunch break at the rink & skate rentals are free on Saturdays all winter thanks to Hannaford Supermarkets.
🔗 on.ny.gov/IceRink
Reminder! Ice rink hours and events are always subject to weather conditions. Before you snowplow stop at the Plaza, follow us for the latest rink notifications.
New York State Tree Lighting & Fireworks Festival
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! 🎄
And this year’s New York State Tree Lighting and Fireworks Festival was truly the hap-happiest time – thanks to all of you!
We want to give a holiday tree-sized THANK YOU to our sponsors:
Highmark Blue Shield | New York State Office of General Services | Hudson Mohawk Figure Skating Club | Cornerstone at the Plaza | WTEN | Stewart's Shops | I LOVE NEW YORK | Hannaford Supermarkets | 98.3 TRY
Empire State Plaza Holiday Tree Lighting Festival
The tree is lit! Happy Holidays, New York! 🎄
Thank you sponsors:
Highmark Blue Shield Hudson Mohawk Figure Skating Club New York State Office of General Services I LOVE NEW YORK Hannaford Supermarkets WTEN Stewart's Shops 98.3 TRY
✨ The Countdown is ON! ✨
The New York State Tree Lighting and Fireworks Festival at the Empire State Plaza Presented by Highmark Blue Shield is just ONE WEEK away!
Join your Capital Region neighbors for:
⛸️ Skating
🐴 Carriage Rides
🎅 Meet & Greet with Santa
🎶 Performances from TubaChristmas, The Rusty Pipes, Band of Gold & the Hudson Mohawk Skating Club
🎆 Fireworks
& the moment we’ve all been waiting for... 🎄the Tree Lighting!
📍Empire State Plaza
🗓️ December 8 | 12-8PM
🔗 Schedule of Activities: on.ny.gov/410NC7c
Thank you to our sponsors:
Highmark Blue Shield | New York State Office of General Services | Hudson Mohawk Figure Skating Club | Cornerstone at the Plaza | WTEN | Stewart's Shops | I LOVE NEW YORK | Hannaford Supermarkets | 98.3 TRY
Diwali commemorates the triumph of light over darkness. Celebrate at the #EmpireStatePlaza with New York State’s Inaugural Diwali Festival of Light on Saturday, October 19 from 3-9pm featuring ✨ Traditional Performances 🎆 Fireworks 🖋 Henna 🌸 Rangoli, Vendors and more! Please note: Bag policy in effect. No bags larger than 6” x 9” are allowed.
What a beautiful evening celebrating fall in Upstate New York with bluegrass, NYS craft beer, delicious food and more 😍
Don’t miss the next FREE event at the Plaza: https://empirestateplaza.ny.gov/upcoming-events
As always, thank you to our sponsors!
DeCrescente Distributing Company, Times Union, Renaissance Albany, and 102.7 WEQX - The REAL Alternative
A beautiful day (finally 😉), delicious food, and phenomenal performers, what could be better! Thanks for spending the day with us at the NYS Food Festival 🍟🍕🌯🍖
Shout out to our sponsors for making this event free!
Highmark Blue Shield, Times Union, Renaissance Albany, I LOVE NEW YORK, Miller Lite, PYX 106
Last week, we spent three days celebrating art, community, culture, and music at the Black Arts & Cultural Festival! We concluded the festival with funk legend Morris Day and The Time, who gave a stellar performance in the Convention Hall 🎤 ♥️
Up next ➡️ The NYS Food Festival featuring 38 Special!
As always, thank you to our sponsors!
Price Chopper Supermarkets/Market 32, Miller Lite, Capital District Transportation Authority - CDTA, County Waste & Recycling of New York, Broadview Federal Credit Union, Renaissance Albany, Times Union, Jamz 96.3, Allie B's Cozy Kitchen, Fresh & Fly Clothing, Johnnie's on Broadway
It takes two to make a thing go right! Shout out to Rob Base, CL Smooth, and Mr. Cheeks for wrapping up the Capital Concert Series and getting down at the Corning Preserve Boat Launch. Summer at the Plaza continues tonight with the start of the THREE-DAY Black Arts & Cultural Festival! Get offline, get outside!
Festival Info: https://empirestateplaza.ny.gov/black-arts-cultural-festival
As always, thank you to our sponsors for making these concerts free!
Miller Lite , Capital District Transportation Authority - CDTA, County Waste & Recycling of New York, Broadview Federal Credit Union, Renaissance Albany, Times Union, Hot 99.1, Allie B's Cozy Kitchen, Fresh & Fly Clothing, Johnnie's on Broadway
A spectacular capital and cultural hub featuring family-friendly events and activities in Albany, NY! Moy, Acting Commissioner, Office of General Services
