• June, 2016

  • Where Two Rivers Meet

    Posted on 3rd June, 16

    ​The confluence of two of New York’s major rivers was an appropriate setting for this spring’s gathering of staff and trustees to discuss our progress over the past several months and to strategize for the future....

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  • May, 2016

  • Volunteerism in Bloom

    Posted on 10th May, 16

    Volunteers came out in droves to show their love for New York's parks and trails at PTNY's two spring events....

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  • Big News for Erie Canalway Trail

    Posted on 10th May, 16

    PTNY and the Canalway Trails Assocation New York released the annual Closing the Gaps report. The big news: the Erie Canalway Trail is now 80% complete as an off road route!...

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  • Father and Daughter Bond on a Bicycle

    Posted on 10th May, 16

    Father daughter duo Boris and Marianna took to the Erie Canalway Trail this summer as a way to celebrate Marianna’s 16th birthday. They discovered that crossing the state on a bike is a great bonding experience. ...

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  • We Like You, Too

    Posted on 10th May, 16

    We're excited to be sharing with all 10,000 of our Facebook friends. Thank you for liking us!...

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  • Hitting the Road

    Posted on 10th May, 16

    April was a busy month for PTNY, with events across the state highlighting some of what we have planned for the upcoming year. Did we see you along the way?...

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  • New Campground Opens at Schodack Island

    Posted on 10th May, 16

    New York State Parks opened a new campground at Schodack Island this April. It's the first new state park campground in 35 years for tents and trailers....

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  • April, 2016

  • Senator Funke: a new friend to New York's outdoors

    Posted on 20th April, 16

    After spending 40 years as a broadcast journalist, mainly in Rochester, Rich Funke decided to run for state Senate to give back to his community. Since taking office in 2015, Senator Funke has proven to be a great friend to New York’s parks and trails....

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  • Two Ways to Give Back

    Posted on 8th April, 16

    It’s the perfect season to get outdoors and do some spring cleaning – and why not both at the same time? Parks & Trails New York has two annual events coming up that gives you and your family, friends, or co-workers a chance to pitch in and enjoy New York’s natural environment....

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  • Parks and Environment Win Big in State Budget

    Posted on 8th April, 16

    State lawmakers squeaked out an on-time budget for that includes historic investments in state parks infrastructure, environmental programs, and grassroots Friends organizations. We've got the run down on what it means for New York's parks and trails....

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