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The Mystic Fair is underway at the #EmpireStatePlaza! Stop by until 3p 
Readings
Gems and crystals
Candles and more!
Readings
Gems and crystals
Candles and more!
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'Tis (almost) the season! 🎄
This holiday ornament features the newest incarnation of New York’s State Seal. The addition of the Latin phrase “E Pluribus Unum”—"Out of Many, One”—was approved by the state legislature in 2020.
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Swing by the South Concourse today to shop for both local produce & gemstones!
The #MysticFair is today & tomorrow from 10:00 am - 3:00pm
The #FarmersMarket today until 2:00 pm
Tarot card readings & more are happening at the #EmpireStatePlaza
The #MysticFair is today & tomorrow from 10:00 am - 3:00pm
The #FarmersMarket today until 2:00 pm
Tarot card readings & more are happening at the #EmpireStatePlaza
"Philip Guston Now" is on view now at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. The Empire State #PlazaArtCollection painting, "Smoker," (1963) is included in the exhibition.
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"Philip Guston never stopped questioning the place of the artist in society. His paintings resonate with a profound humanism, defined equally by themes that touch on what he called the 'brutality of the world' and the profound commitment he made to the joy of painting." -
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The Mystic Fair is Wednesday and Thursday from 10a-3p at the #EmpireStatePlaza! 🔮
📖 Personalized readings
🪨 Gems and crystals
🕯️ Candles, crafts, and more!
Details: empirestateplaza.ny.gov/upcoming-events
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Join us in celebrating #LGBTQ+ History Month by visiting the Gilbert Baker Foundation and ReportOUT exhibit, "The Flag in the Map," at the #NYSCapitol.
Learn More:⤵️
empirestateplaza.ny.gov/flag-map
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In June 2021, park rangers celebrated the 5th anniversary of Stonewall National Monument, the first site in the National Park Service dedicated to LGBTQ+ civil rights.
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📢Hey, public service employees with student loans - you may be eligible for student loan forgiveness! There's one week left to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Waiver.⌛️🔜Check to see if you qualify & apply before the October 31 deadline: pslf.gov
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NY was one of the first states to legalize Gay Marriage in 2011. The Capital Region's Albany Pride Center operates the oldest LGBTQ+ community center in the country. Enjoy this New York-made tote, that displays Pride for oneself and the city.
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nyscapitolstore.com/tote-bag-alban
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Select works from the NYS Harlem Art Collection, including Palmer Hayden's "The Subway" (1941), are featured in the exhibit "Just Above Midtown: Changing Spaces." The exhibition is open through February 18, 2023.
Learn More: ⤵️
press.moma.org/exhibition/jus
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Covering a dozen communities within the area, these spooky books about historic hauntings and modern-day frights in upstate New York are available at the #NYSCapitol Online Store! Why not begin your paranormal encounter right here?
Shop: ⤵️
nyscapitolstore.com/home-office/bo
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The exhibition also focuses on New York State’s role in providing people with disabilities protections, services, and support, to succeed in the workforce.
Plan Your Visit: ⤵️
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It's #DisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth! In celebration, the #NYSCapitol exhibition, D.R.E.A.M., honors the history, challenges, and accomplishments of the disability rights movement.
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Guided #NYSCapitol Hauntings Tour reservations are FULLY BOOKED!
Still want to learn about the tragic fire, and who might linger in the halls? DON'T FRET- take a self-guided tour!
Please Note: tour cancellations happen!
Most up-to-date info here: ⤵️ empirestateplaza.ny.gov/tours/capitol-
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Colorful leaves on the trees here in Albany! Take a stroll around the #EmpireStatePlaza, view the art and enjoy some fresh air. 🍂
(Francois Stahly, "Labyrinth," 1970-71.)
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New product alert 
Bee Hollow Farms has brand new cider vinegars for sale TODAY at the #EmpireStatePlaza Farmers Market until 2p! Stop by and #shoplocal
Bee Hollow Farms has brand new cider vinegars for sale TODAY at the #EmpireStatePlaza Farmers Market until 2p! Stop by and #shoplocal 
TODAY: Claes Oldenburg's "Geometric Mouse (Scale A, ⅙)" returned to the #EmpireStatePlaza after conservation! This sculpture is an example of Oldenburg's mouse motifs, combining the image of the popular Disney cartoon character, Mickey Mouse, with that of early movie cameras. 📽️
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"The Pride Flag has evolved, as we have evolved as a movement," - Drew Dalton, Chair of ReportOUT.🏳️🌈
Celebrating #LGBTQ+ History Month, the traveling exhibition, "Flag in the Map,” at the #NYSCapitol, is ON VIEW NOW!
Learn More: ⤵️
empirestateplaza.ny.gov/flag-map
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WE LOVE ALBANY ❣️ New colorful pencil pouches, keychains and mugs flashing pride for our beautiful city can be found at the #EmpireStatePlaza Visitor Center & Gift Shop!
Open Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3pm. Details:⤵️
empirestateplaza.ny.gov/plaza-visitor-
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This wheelchair, ca. 1925, is believed to have been used by FDR at the Executive Mansion during his time as the governor of NY.
Visit the exhibition celebrating #NationalDisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth in the #NYSCapitol.
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After contracting polio in 1921, Franklin Delano Roosevelt required a wheelchair, but was rarely photographed in one. It is believed his experience with polio increased his empathy for others and made him a more effective leader.
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#ICYMI The Hispanic Heritage Month Exhibit will be closing on October 14th 
The @NYSCapitolVisit exhibit recognizes the creative
and important Latino contributions to the arts.
Learn More: 
empirestateplaza.ny.gov/hispanic-herit
The @NYSCapitolVisit exhibit recognizes the creative
and important Latino contributions to the arts.
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empirestateplaza.ny.gov/hispanic-heritCalling all leaf-peepers: are you looking for new places to explore? 🌄
Start prepping for your next autumn excursion with guidebooks, hiking kits and more from the Empire State Plaza Visitor Center & Gift Shop!
More Info: ⤵️
empirestateplaza.ny.gov/plaza-visitor-
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❗️UPDATE: #NYSCapitol Hauntings Tours are now FULLY BOOKED❗️😲
Self-guided tours are still available! Learn about the legends, lore and mysteries surrounding historic events of the past 150 years!
Tour cancellations happen, check our website often:
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Harvest Fest is TOMORROW at the #EmpireStatePlaza! Check out the delicious fall themed menu from Mazzone Hospitality! 
Autumn Harvest Salad
Butternut Squash Apple Bisque
Stuffed Chicken Philly
Details: empirestateplaza.ny.gov/event/harvest-
Autumn Harvest Salad
Butternut Squash Apple Bisque
Stuffed Chicken Philly
Details: empirestateplaza.ny.gov/event/harvest-
New York State celebrates #HispanicHeritageMonth!
The #NYSCapitol exhibit recognizes the creative and important Latino contributions to the arts- featuring artwork by notable Latino artists of the New York State Harlem Art Collection.
Learn More: ⤵️
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Good morning, Albany!
📷 Top of the Corning Tower in Albany, New York, poking through the fog, October 11, 2022.
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Hidden amongst the delicate foliage carved in stone you’ll find creatures both real and mythical! 🦁🐉 Who put them there? Find out on a #NYSCapitol Hauntings Tour!
Reserve Your Spot NOW:
empirestateplaza.ny.gov/tours/capitol-
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Colorists of all ages can absorb a rich slice of history while they have fun coloring! Noted artist A. G. Smith has carefully rendered 43 famous New York State homes (all currently open to the public) in clear, crisp line drawings.
Shop Here: ⤵️
nyscapitolstore.com/coloring-book-
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🗓On view through November 4.
Plan your visit! ➡️ empirestateplaza.ny.gov/dream
#DREAM #NDEAM #ChooseToInclude
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NOW OPEN! In celebration of D.R.E.A.M. - Disability Rights and Employment Awareness Month, a new exhibit in the State Capitol honors the history, challenges, and accomplishments of the disability rights movement in New York State. Explore: empirestateplaza.ny.gov/dreamShow this thread
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Visit the 2022 Exhibit in the New York State Capitol. More info: ⤵️
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Born in #PuertoRico, artist Roger Cabán moved to New York as a child. He spent his career photographing his family’s hometown in Puerto Rico, along with interiors of Manhattan. As part of the NYS Harlem Art Collection, we honor him during #HispanicHeritageMonth.
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Today's #FarmersMarket will be outdoors under the Egg. Stay dry and take the escalator from the base of the Egg at the Concourse level directly up to the market! 
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As a social reformer, Smith expanded support for housing, health care, and parks, and he increased education budgets. He died #OnThisDay in 1944 at the age of 70. He is buried at Calvary Cemetery in Queens, NY.
Learn about NY governors on a Capitol Tour⤵️
empirestateplaza.ny.gov/tours/new-york
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Alfred E. Smith was the 42nd Governor of New York, serving from 1919–1920 and from 1923–1928. Combining grand vision with a streetwise popular touch, Smith made sweeping changes to the organization of state government.
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October means cozy décor, maple syrup indulgences and spooky stories! 🎃🍁👻
Find everything you need at the #EmpireStatePlaza Visitor Center & Gift Shop, open Monday-Friday 8:30am-3pm.
Plan Your Visit: ⤵️
empirestateplaza.ny.gov/plaza-visitor-
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October is #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth. New York State supports survivors.
Visit opdv.ny.gov/survivors-vict to learn more about resources. #StartTheConversation
Share this post so the survivors in your life know you’re an ally! #DVAM2022
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It's officially #SpookySzn which means that our Capitol Hauntings Tours begin!🎃
Join us to kick off the season tomorrow 10/3! Various times available.
The Capitol Hauntings Tours runs Monday - Friday until 10/31
Book Now ⬇️
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This distinguished business card case easily holds cards and cash. The pewter NY State Seal is featured on the top of this slim, stainless steel case. Use this daily for business or pleasure or gift this for your colleague's promotion!
Shop Online: ⤵️
nyscapitolstore.com/business-card-
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