ALBANY — The Empire State Plaza ice rink opened for skating Friday.

Skating is free from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily (closed from 3-4 p.m. for maintenance).

Rentals are $3 for children 12 and under and $4 for adults. Hannaford is sponsoring free rental Fridays.

The plaza address is 279 Madison Ave.

For information, including weather updates/closings and skating lessons, go to https://winter.empirestateplaza.org/