Magazine

Jun 03, 2014

Dr. Maurice Kenny: New York Writers Hall of Fame 2014 Inductee

NYSOM Contributor Ethan Shantie sat down for a conversation with Dr. Maurice Kenny, his former professor at SUNY Potsdam. A Pulitzer Prize-nominated poet, Dr. Kenny...

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May 14, 2014

An Adirondacks Playground: Summer at Camp Treetops

As spring shifts to summer, and the school year transitions to holiday break, NYSOM’S Adirondacks Correspondent takes a peek at one very special summer camp....

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Feb 03, 2014

The February Issue: Cozying Up to New York

I'm rarely happier than when I wake up on a cold, grey winter weekend morning and realize that I can fall back asleep to the...

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Jan 29, 2014

The Best New York Museums Outside of NYC

President Emerita of the Museum of Modern Art Agnes Gund once told us, “The most important thing for people today in museums, and going to...

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Jan 17, 2014

Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service: Monday, Jan. 20

"Everybody can be great because anybody can serve." - Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr. *** Next Monday, Jan. 20 marks the national observance of the...

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Jan 10, 2014

Barn (Re)Raising: Nettle Meadow Farm

There are two compelling stories at the heart of Nettle Meadow Farm in Thurman, N.Y.: the duo of Lorraine Lambiase and Sheila Flanagan turning a...

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Dec 30, 2013

Counting Down to 2014 in All 12 Regions

How are you bidding 2013 adieu and welcoming 2014? There's no shortage of diverse options in New York State. Here are a few of our...

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Dec 27, 2013

The New Yorkiest Thing You Can Do: Reenact the Lake Placid Olympics

With a little over one month until the 2014 Winter Olympic Games debut in Sochi, we’re revisiting the 1980 games, where some of America’s most...

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Dec 19, 2013

America's First Amusement Park: North Pole, N.Y.

Northern New York gets a lot of flak for not having as much development or as many “things to do” as some more metropolitan areas...

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Dec 04, 2013

Let There Be ... Lights!

Decorated storefronts, candlelight tours, fireworks shows: throughout New York State the holiday season is being celebrated with more than just tree lightings. Here's a look...

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Dec 02, 2013

The December Issue: Seeking Enlightenment in Many Forms

Eight days of Hanukkah. Twelve days of Christmas. And, as of today, three issues of New York States of Mind Magazine. October brought us the...

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Oct 23, 2013

Exploring the Adirondack High Peaks in Autumn

It’s easy to categorize outdoor adventures as summer’s exclusive domain. Hot weather and swimming spots go hand in hand. Like anything worthwhile, however, the great...

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Sep 26, 2013

Inside a Boater's Dream

Meet Kevin, a Long Lake resident. Step inside his Long Lake, New York state of mind. -- The best resources for learning about Long Lake:...

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Sep 25, 2013

Inside Hometown USA

Meet Joanne, a Glens Falls native. Step inside her Glens Falls, New York state of mind. -- The best resource(s) for learning about Glens Falls:...

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Aug 27, 2013

Shop the Adirondacks (Part Two)

The Adirondacks are rich in natural resources and home to the largest National Park. It’s no surprise then that local artisans are crafting sustainable products...

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Aug 02, 2013

#DrinkNY: The Blue Line Martini

#NYSOM Happy Hour: We believe in celebrating, and have a tradition of ending each work week with a New York State-inspired cocktail. Here's our guide...

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Jul 01, 2013

Pickle Round-Up (July is National Pickle Month)!

In celebration of National Pickle month, we want you to get yourself into a pickle. We’ve rounded up of our favorite New York State pickled...

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Jun 27, 2013

Fourth of July in New York: 1 State, 12 Ways

A long weekend! Barbecues! Picnics! Fireworks! America’s birthday is synonymous with the best that summer has to offer. It’s a time to celebrate our 1776...

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Jun 05, 2013

Northern New York Owns Its Energy Future

In the Adirondacks, a clear harmony exists between man and nature — one that provides breathtaking scenery and endless recreational outlets for residents and visitors....

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