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State funding available for park and trail projects

Park and trail projects may be eligible for funding under several categories in the new round of Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) grants available through the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA).
https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2015/05/state-funding-available-park-and-trail-projects

More Playtime in Parks

Exciting news for park enthusiasts! In late August, NYS committed $2.5 million for improving or building 13 playgrounds across eight state parks. These playgrounds are expected to be ready for use by next year.
https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2015/09/more-playtime

New NYS Youth Conservation Corps

New York State announced the creation of the Excelsior Conservation Corps for people ages 18 to 25. Participants will work on environmental projects and gain experience in conservation.
https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2015/09/new-NYS-Youth-Conservation

A Big Year for Parks and Trails

Governor Andrew Cuomo's regional state-of-the state addresses brought great news for New York's state park system and the state's rapidly growing multi-use trail network
Governor Cuomo has made investing in the revitalization of https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2017/01/big-year-parks-trails

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.
and expanding access to outdoor recreation. Governor Cuomo https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2017/04/another-state-budget-another-win-new-yorks-parks

More Great News for Trails

Trails and active transportation projects across New York State get an $85 million boost.
Governor Cuomo announced more than https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2017/05/more-great-news-trails

Empire State Trail Taking Shape

Check out the Empire State Trail Draft Plan which includes maps of the proposed route from New York City to Canada, and from Buffalo to Albany. Get ready for the nation’s largest state trail network! 
.and EPIC. Governor Cuomo also announced plans for an Empire State Tra https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2017/09/empire-state-trail-taking-shape

Adirondack Rail Trail Stopped in its Tracks

Progress on the Adirondack Rail Trail between Lake Placid and Tupper Lake has ceased due to a judge's ruling on what is considered a "travel corridor."
Governor Cuomo officially announced the expenditure of https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2017/10/adirondack-rail-trail

How Do Parks Fare in the Governor's Budget Proposal?

Governor Cuomo released his New York State Fiscal Year 2018-19 Executive Budget Proposal in January, and so far, it looks good for parks.
Governor Cuomo Governor Cuomo stands by the environment and continues to m… part of Governor Cuomo https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2018/02/how-do-parks-fare-governors-budget-proposal

NYS Budget Shows Parks Love

The 2018-19 state budget agreement secures New York’s position as a national leader in the protection of natural resources and the advancement of tourism and outdoor recreation.
Governor Cuomo and members of the State Legislature came to https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2018/04/new-york-state-budget-shows-some-love-parks-and-environment