• December, 2016

  • 19th annual Cycle the Erie Canal Tour kicks off July 9

    Posted on 10th December, 16

    Explore 200 years of history in modern day style during the 19th annual Cycle the Erie Canal tour this July. Read more....

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  • Action! Roll 'em!

    Posted on 10th December, 16

    Campers and local residents can now enjoy films under the stars, thanks to a Park and Trail Partnership Program grant awarded to the Friends of Chenango Valley State Park in the Southern Tier....

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  • ​Red or blue, voters support green

    Posted on 10th December, 16

    Although the focus in November was on the heated presidential race, voters across the country were also presented with park, conservation, and biking and walking ballot measures. For the most part, they voted yea....

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  • In memoriam: Rick Morse

    Posted on 10th December, 16

    Richard D. Morse, a long-time and dedicated Parks & Trails New York trustee, passed away on November 7. Rick joined the Board in 2009, lending his extensive knowledge and legislative experience to help us protect and promote parks and trails....

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  • November, 2016

  • Everyone Wins When You Support New York’s Wonderful Parks and Trails

    Posted on 7th November, 16

    ​Fall is a great time to show your gratitude for New York’s amazing parks and trails by becoming a member of PTNY. Just take it from new member Tim McDonnell, who won a night at The Glen Iris Inn at Letchworth State Park during PTNY’s summer membership drive....

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  • Give at Work to Feel Good!

    Posted on 7th November, 16

    You can take advantage of one of the easiest and most convenient ways to support the protection and improvement of New York’s beautiful parks and trails by giving at work!...

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  • First annual Bike Your Park Day ride a success

    Posted on 4th November, 16

    On September 24, more than 25 cyclists participated in PTNY’s first annual Bike Your Park Day ride to celebrate National Public Lands Day....

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  • PTNY’s Advocacy Helps Secure Millions for Trails Across New York State

    Posted on 4th November, 16

    PTNY helps steer more than $14 million to trail projects in Rochester, Syracuse, and Long Island...

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  • Friends, Friends, Friends

    Posted on 4th November, 16

    From the end of September through the beginning of November, Parks & Trails New York (PTNY), in partnership with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (OPRHP), hosted five regional Friends gatherings across New York State. Overall, nearly 200 Friends and staff of New York State Parks and Historic Sites attended the gatherings. This included representatives from approximately 60 Friends groups, covering every region in the state....

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  • Grants Deadline Approaching

    Posted on 4th November, 16

    A reminder to state park and historic site Friends groups: the application deadline for the NYS Park and Trail Partnership Program is December 2, 2016....

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