Dec 28, 2015
Remembering Ellsworth Kelly: A Great New York Artist
Can a life ever be long enough? When I first met Ellsworth Kelly, the great New York artist, he was 89 years old. The venue? The...
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Nov 04, 2015
THE NOVEMBER ISSUE: Taking Time to Be Grateful
Isn't gratitude a beautiful thing? Something good first must happen in order to bring it to life. Its sibling emotions are sympathy, empathy, humility and...
Oct 01, 2015
THE OCTOBER ISSUE: Getting into the Spirit
We officially entered Autumn 2015 last week, and Fall's theatrics debuted right on schedule. The leaves have been turning brilliant hues that span the color...
Aug 20, 2015
THE AUGUST ISSUE: NEW YORK THROUGH ALL FIVE SENSES
The daily walking commute from my Greenwich Village apartment to NYSOM's offices in SoHo is a submersion into sensory overload. If I'm lucky, the bright...
Jun 17, 2015
NYSOM Sponsors the Hudson River Exchange 2015 Summer Market
New York States of Mind is thrilled to be sponsoring the 3RD ANNUAL HUDSON RIVER EXCHANGE SUMMER MARKET. Held on the Henry Hudson Riverfront Park in...
Oct 01, 2014
New York: Good, Bad, and So Bad It's Good
Today marks a milestone for New York States of Mind — we’re officially a year old. In the countdown to our launch last year, my...
Sep 29, 2014
Tapping Potential in New York's Maple Industry
For many, the thought of maple syrup conjures sweet images of pancakes on a Saturday morning. But for thousands in New York, maple is not...
Sep 04, 2014
The September Issue: Pinning the Blue Ribbon
An old song extolls the joys of "our State Fair" as "a great state fair — it's the best state fair in our state." It's easy to rise...
Aug 04, 2014
The August Issue: Making it Happen
New Yorkers know how to get things done. It's little surprise that the Empire State — that genesis of the eponymous New York Minute — is unceasingly...
Jul 25, 2014
NYC's Acronyms, Abbreviations and Portmanteaux: A Transplant's Take
Having recently made the move from the relative simplicity of Seattle, WA to the multifaceted, complex world of New York — first upstate at Hamilton...
Jun 28, 2014
Grain Silos Become Art Spaces in Buffalo
Bringing the City of Light to Life at Night: ELAB City of Night, June 28, 2014 For years, the grain silos — huge concrete storage...
Jun 12, 2014
Best Summer Festivals in Western New York
Buffalo is known for bitter cold winters. But we’re here to tell you this little-known fact: Western New York has some of the best summers...
Jun 10, 2014
Taking the Cello in New Directions
Looking at his cello, Chris White doesn’t just see an instrument but a world of possibilities. Mr. White, founder and director of New Directions Cello...
Jun 03, 2014
LGBTQ Pride in New York State: An Insider Fights for Equality & Celebrates Progress
NYSOM Contributor Memoree Joelle is a member of the LGBTQ community, and gives us an insider's take on why and how she's celebrating Pride Month...
Jun 01, 2014
The June Issue: Free Your Mind
It's June, and in an instant the entire State seems to have awoken from hibernation and burst out of doors en masse. If you know...
May 29, 2014
Most Famous Grads of Hudson Valley Schools
In May, flowers burst forth from the awakening soil, and students pour out of schools and universities, prepared to finally bloom in the wide world...
May 26, 2014
Waterloo, A Place to Remember: The Birthplace of Memorial Day
“When you can personally connect yourself to history, then it becomes your history and thus more interesting and important to you,” says Town of Fayette...
May 05, 2014
The May Issue: Celebrating Change
Last month was one of real change. As with every April, I reluctantly turned another year older. It's interesting and amusing to reflect on what's...
Apr 01, 2014
Fifty Shades of...Green: The April 2014 Issue
New York’s brashness expresses itself in many ways, and colors are no exception. Deep red defines our signature apples, roses and Cornellians. Athletes and fans...
Mar 26, 2014
Queen of the Soup Kitchen: Diane Reeder
What’s a fair food budget for a family of five? What about $1.79 a day, or $0.36 per person? While few will agree on what...
Mar 12, 2014
Combining Town & Gown: The Insider's Guide to Fredonia
NYSOM Contributor and longtime Fredonia resident, Amanda Marie Rogers, shows us how to navigate all that her town, located in the Chautauqua-Allegany region, has to...
Mar 05, 2014
Insider's Guide: Long Island's Stony Brook & Setauket
It’s nearly impossible to imagine Stony Brook without Setauket. The former has the nicest shopping district while the latter has the best deli. One has...
Mar 04, 2014
Celebrate Mardi Gras in Western New York
North of Louisiana, Buffalo is the place to go to celebrate Mardi Gras today! Grab your beads, deck yourself out in purple, green and gold,...
Mar 03, 2014
The March Issue: A Show of Strength
When your state is brazenly dubbed the "Empire," you have to walk the walk. The origins of that renowned moniker are somewhat dubious, but some...