Budget Bumps in the Road

Posted on 15th March, 16

The Assembly and Senate one-house budgets include some bumps in the road for NYS Parks. On the positive side, the Assembly budget include $20M in groundbreaking funding for bike/ped infrastructure....

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Fighting for the Green

Posted on 15th March, 16

During the height of state budget negotiations, PTNY rallied the troops for two important advocacy days in Albany....

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Adirondack Rail Trail Moves One Step Closer to Reality

Posted on 15th March, 16

The Adirondack Park Agency has approved the state’s plan to build trail along a rail corridor between Lake Placid and Tupper Lake. Once completed, the Adirondack Rail Trail will be one of the nation’s most scenic multi-use trails....

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Ride in Style

Posted on 15th March, 16

Ride in style with the 2016 Cycle the Erie Canal jersey....

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Parks, Camera, Action!

Posted on 15th March, 16

From "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" to "Girls," New York's beautiful state parks have been chosen as filming sites for countless movies and television shows....

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Speak Up for Parks and the Environment

Posted on 9th February, 16

Governor Cuomo’s proposed budget includes historic investments in state park infrastructure, environmental programs, and Friends organizations. But it isn’t a done deal yet.Join us in Albany February 29 for Park Advocacy Day to help make sure these important investments are secured in the final state budget....

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Pounding the Pavement in Albany

Posted on 9th February, 16

Last Tuesday, Parks & Trails New York and its New Yorkers for Active Transportation coalition partners hit the halls of the Capitol, calling for more state funding for biking and walking....

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Celebrate Earth Day and Feel Good

Posted on 9th February, 16

Celebrate Earth Day by registering your event for the 11th annual Canal Clean Sweep, April 22-24....

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Did Washington Sleep Here?

Posted on 9th February, 16

To celebrate President's Day this year, we've compiled a list of truly presidential New York State Parks and Historic Sites....

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Nalgene on Tap

Posted on 9th February, 16

From the lab to the trail, Nalgene is the leader when it comes to reusable water bottles. The Rochester-based company will again be sponsoring our Cycle the Erie Canal tour....

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