Lovely factory - very unique and worth a visit! We had a chance to visit the factory during off hours. It's a lovely little factory that produces nice works. My mother is a batik artist and we've seen batik all over the world so we were happy to be able to see it.
The best time to visit New York, weather-wise, is the spring season (April-June) or late summer and early autumn months (September and October) with temperatures ranging from 50 to 64 degrees Fahrenheit. However, bear in mind that spring and autumn are traditionally the most crowded and expensive months of the year.
Places to stay. The best time to visit Albany, New York is in the summer and fall. Summer temperatures are mild with averages in the mid 60's and highs in the upper 70's. Nights are cool with lows in the mid 50's. Fall temperatures are cold with averages in the mid 40's and highs in the low 50's.