The New York State Fiscal Year 2017-18 Final Enacted Budget has great news for New York’s parks! We thank the Governor and Legislature for New York State’s continued commitment to improving and expanding access to outdoor recreation. and expanding access to outdoor recreation. Governor Cuomo https://cycle.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2017/04/another-state-budget-another-win-new-yorks-parks
Governor and Legislature affirm commitment to state park system and protecting natural areas with FY 2020-21 State BudgetWe thank Governor Cuomo https://cycle.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2020/04/nys-budget-reflects-commitment-protecting-parkland-and-open-space
29 awardees are Ready to Get to Work Enhancing our Public Spaces. visit our website. Perhaps it was Governor Cuomo who said it best https://cycle.ptny.org/news-and-media/you-gotta-have-friends/2020/08/29-park-and-trail-partnership-grant-awards-announced
Exciting news for park enthusiasts! In late August, NYS committed $2.5 million for improving or building 13 playgrounds across eight state parks. These playgrounds are expected to be ready for use by next year. https://cycle.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2015/09/more-playtime
Progress on the Adirondack Rail Trail between Lake Placid and Tupper Lake has ceased due to a judge's ruling on what is considered a "travel corridor." Governor Cuomo officially announced the expenditure of https://cycle.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2017/10/adirondack-rail-trail
Reimagine the Canals Task Force report calls for $300 million investment to boost tourism, mitigate flooding, and enhance irrigation and recreational fishing and restore wetlands.d recreational fishing and restore wetlands. Governor Cuomo hailed the plan saying…n efforts. The Task Force was convened by Governor Cuomo in May 2019 https://cycle.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2020/01/reimagine-canals-just-300-million-sign-us
Park and trail projects may be eligible for funding under several categories in the new round of Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) grants available through the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA). https://cycle.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2015/05/state-funding-available-park-and-trail-projects
$900,000 has been awarded in the fifth round of Park and Trail Partnership Grants, and the sixth round has just opened. Governor Cuomo Read the Governors full press release annou https://cycle.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2020/09/fifth-round-park-and-trail-partnership-grants-announced
Check out the Empire State Trail Draft Plan which includes maps of the proposed route from New York City to Canada, and from Buffalo to Albany. Get ready for the nation’s largest state trail network! .and EPIC. Governor Cuomo also announced plans for an Empire State Tra https://cycle.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2017/09/empire-state-trail-taking-shape
New York State announced the creation of the Excelsior Conservation Corps for people ages 18 to 25. Participants will work on environmental projects and gain experience in conservation. https://cycle.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2015/09/new-NYS-Youth-Conservation
