We’re approaching a favorite time of year for many New Yorkers — fall — and with it comes leaf peeping and fall foliage. But will the recent dry spell impact the colors in the tri-state this year? Areas of upper New England will start to see peak fall foliage in late September.

Fall is back, and bringing with it jack-o'-lanterns, football, pumpkin spice everything and, in some parts of the country, especially vibrant foliage.

Fall is back, and bringing with it jack-o'-lanterns, football, pumpkin spice everything and — in some parts of the country — especially vibrant foliage.

New York released the season's first Fall Foliage report, an annual guide and interactive map highlighting the progress of changing leaves across NY.

Leaf peeping — the act of traveling to witness nature’s annual kaleidoscope — contributes billions of dollars to the economy, especially in New England and New York.