Trailblazing Triumphs: Celebrating the Success of New York's Empire State Trail Towns in 2023

Posted on 8th December, 23

Three inspiring communities along the Erie Canalway Trail are going above and beyond to welcome trail users. Find out what Lockport, Newark, and Rome have been up to this year, as they pursued Empire State Trail Town certification....

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PTNY Fights for Significant Investment in Ailing Flagship Parks Ahead of Centennial Year

Posted on 8th December, 23

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BIG Things on the Horizon: PTNY's Vision for 2024 and Beyond

Posted on 8th December, 23

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PTNY Seeking Qualified Consultant to Help Bring Interactive Maps to the Next Level

Posted on 15th November, 23

Help bring our map vision to life! PTNY seeks a qualified consultant to help us understand how to bring our vision of high-quality, consistent, and attractive interactive maps that can be easily updated to reality....

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PTNY & Friends Gather to Honor a Legend

Posted on 1st November, 23

Leading public lands luminaries gathered this fall to remember Robin Dropkin, long-time PTNY Executive Director and champion of New York’s green spaces....

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Friends Leadership Council Deepens Friends Group Connections Across the State

Posted on 30th October, 23

PTNY's Friends Leadership Council launched a big initiative this fall to build deeper connections between regional Friends groups across the state. We're happy to report the first three regional gatherings were a huge success!...

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Genesee Valley Trail Towns Open for Business

Posted on 27th October, 23

Drawn to attractions, architecture, and stunning spots that photograph well on Instagram, we are all searching for the next vacation destination to stick on our calendar. If you’re seeking that “feel-good” hometown vibe with serene landscapes and charming historic villages, consider exploring the Genesee Valley Region....

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Warm Muscles & Cold Oysters for the LI Greenway

Posted on 13th September, 23

Our Executive Director, Paul Steely White, joined riders for the one-day, Queens-to-Patchogue, taco-fueled Bike for the Long Island Greenway....

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2023: PTNY's Summer of (Bike Tours) Love

Posted on 12th September, 23

From July to September, PTNY provided cyclists A LOT of opportunities to explore our state! Anchored by the 25th anniversary of our tried-and-true favorite–Cycle the Erie Canal–we also launched two new tours: Cycle the Hudson Valley and Bike for the Long Island Greenway. Here's a look into these great opportunities to see NYS from the back of a bicycle... not to mention a teaser announcing our 2024 dates for Cycle the Erie Canal!...

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Hike a Freshly Restored Adirondack Trail this Fall

Posted on 8th September, 23

A heavily-worn section of the Phelps Mountain Trail received a sustainable facelift to accommodate the growth in traffic on the High Peaks 9-mile hike....

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