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Awards presented for Governors Island collaboration

On April 21, PTNY presented its George W. Perkins Award to The Trust for Governors Island, Governors Island National Monument, and Governors Island Alliance for their work in transforming the former military base into a beautiful public green space.
PTNY presented its George W. Perkins Award to The… chairperson of the PTNY Board of Trustees https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2015/05/awards-presented-governors-island-collaboration

Ready, Set, Cycle!!!

More than 600 cyclists from 36 states and as far away as Australia are poised to begin the adventure of a lifetime on Parks & Trails New York's 17th annual Cycle the Erie Canal bike tour.
https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2015/07/ready-set-cycle

Welcome to our New Website. Visit www.ptny.org today!

We're excited to share our new website, which has been a year in the making. Let us know what you think!
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Welcome to Two New Staff

We're delighted to welcome a new Program Coordinator and new Arthur Savage Intern to the Parks & Trails New York team.
joined PTNY as a Program Coordinator in 2015. Previously…ional Park Service sites. She also served as PTNY She applies this research to the present at PTNY. A native Atlantan https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2015/09/welcome-to-two-new-staff

​PTNY joins Sen. Schumer to Support Local Parks

PTNY Executive Director Robin Dropkin joined U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer at Albany’s Corning Preserve to announce his new Urban Parks funding bill. New York State would receive roughly $25 million each year in federal funding for community park projects th…
PTNY Executive Director Robin Dropkin joined U.S. https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2015/09/ptny-joins-sen-schumer-support-local-parks

In memoriam: Rick Morse

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.
https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2016/12/memoriam-morse

In memoriam: Jeannette Bamford

Jeannette Bamford, a dedicated Parks & Trails New York trustee for many years, passed away on December 31. Jeannette was instrumental in the founding of the organization in 1985 and served as its first Chairperson.
https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2017/01/memoriam-jeannette-bamford

In memoriam: David Shaffer

On January 24th, we lost long-time board member and dedicated supporter David Shaffer. David's impact on New York State was felt far beyond parks and trails, but we'll continue to think of him fondly at his favorite outdoor spots.
time PTNY board member…illness. His loss will be felt by us here at PTNY made him an ideal board member for PTNY. His gifts contributed immensely to the orga https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2018/02/memoriam-david-shaffer

Intern Heads Up Canalway Trail Spring Cleaning

In January, PTNY welcomed Catherine Lamberson to the team. Communication skills honed at the College of St. Rose will help Catherine as she assists in the coordination of Canal Clean Sweep, PTNY's annual Earth Day volunteer event on the Canalway Trail.
PTNY is happy to welcome Catherine Lamberson to t… PTNY to end homelessness. Catherine's focus at PTNY is Canal Clean Sweep… organized by PTNY and the NYS Canal Corporation. For the past https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2018/03/st-rose-intern-heads-spring-cleaning-canalway-trail