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Another State Budget, Another Win for New York's Parks

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.
https://cycle.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2017/04/another-state-budget-another-win-new-yorks-parks

Largest, Tallest, Oldest: 8 Standout State Parks

Check out these unique parks and sites that truly makes them stand out from the crowd!
we recommend downloading the New York State Parks Explorer App. The free smartphone app provid https://cycle.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2021/07/largest-tallest-oldest-8-new-york-state-park-destinations

Tale of Hudson Valley Ruins Revealed

New interpretive signage project funded by a Park and Trail Partnership Grant reveals the mystery of evocative ruins.
https://cycle.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2022/10/hudson-valley-ruins-story-revealed

State Historic Site Highlights Our Right to Vote

A new outdoor installation at the John Brown Farm State Historic Site highlights the progress (and occasional regression) of voting rights in America.
group that runs the site in partnership with New York State Parks https://cycle.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2022/11/state-historic-site-highlights-our-right-vote

Friends Get Together

Throughout October, Friends of State Parks and Historic Sites gathered to share ideas, tips, and some fall fun. PTNY partnered with NYS Parks to host five regional Friends meetings, from Letchworth to Long Island.
https://cycle.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2015/11/friends-get-together

Winter Wildlife: Coyote Edition

As the winter season approaches, our friends, the eastern coyotes, are finishing their preparations for winter and locating suitable territories to call home.
https://cycle.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2019/12/winter-wildlife-coyote-edition

Beach Bums

It's summertime and that can only mean one thing - it's time to hit the beach. Whether you prefer the roar of the ocean or the tranquility of a lake, with nearly 80 swimming beaches in New York State Parks, choices abound. But which beaches are the best? …
with nearly 80 swimming beaches in New York State Parks https://cycle.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2015/07/beach-bums

$500,000 in Grants Now Open for Friends Groups

Parks & Trails New York and the NYS Office of Parks, Preservation and Historic Preservation, with support from Governor Cuomo and the NYS Legislature, are pleased to announce the second round of $500,000 in competitive grants through the NYS Park and Trai…
maintain and support New York State parks…edicated to the stewardship and promotion of New York State parks and historic sites. The grants were matched https://cycle.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2016/09/500000-grants-now-open-friends-groups

Autumn at Wellesley State Park Beckons You

Fall camping in the Thousand Islands is ideal for cool, short days that are long on adventure
https://cycle.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2020/09/autumn-wellesley-state-park-beckons-you

2015 Park & Trail Heroes Honored

On June 10, Parks & Trails New York hosted its 2015 Park & Trail Hero Awards reception to recognize the leadership, creativity, and donation of time, talent, and materials behind many of New York’s parks and trails. This year, PTNY honored eight heroes in…
https://cycle.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2015/06/2015-park-trail-heroes-honored